Director of Code 11 Experiences
ConfidentialCompany Overview Code Eleven, Inc. (“Code Eleven”) is home to the most iconic events in amateur sports. For more than three decades, our platforms have helped young athletes compete, develop, and be seen, while providing world-class brands a meaningful way to connect with athletes, their families, and the communities around them. Our mission is to serve and elevate our athletes and partners by providing impactful experiences, proactive support, and a commitment to continuous growth. WHY THIS ROLE: For years, Code Eleven has been the name behind the moments that matter in amateur sports: Elite 11, the nation’s premier quarterback competition; Area Code Baseball, where generations of future big leaguers have played in front of every MLB organization; and The Opening, the country’s top high school football showcase. Along the way, we’ve built a long track record of creating custom experiences for world-class brands, connecting them with athletes, iconic events, and access you can’t find anywhere else. Code 11 Experiences brings that work together under one roof and opens it up to athletes at every level, and we’re looking for a Director to drive it forward. This role will draw on everything our flagship properties represent to formalize, scale, and grow an established line of business, with real ownership and a direct line to leadership. JOB SUMMARY: Reporting directly to the Head of Operations, the Director of Code 11 Experiences will lead the strategy, operations, and growth of our experiential business, from the first planning call through the final whistle. You’ll implement the systems, workflows, and resources that let us deliver best-in-class events at scale, and you’ll work alongside the teams behind Elite 11, Area Code, and The Opening to bring that same championship standard to every experience we create. Event Operations Responsible for leading planning through execution, including the overarching strategy of all experiential events Cross functional collaborations: work closely with all Code 11 business units to build an event strategy that serves our partners goals and KPIs Own all pre-event logistics including facility agreements, online registration, staffing procurement, equipment coordination, vendor relationships, and run-of-show documentation Manage on-site event operations from setup through teardown, serving as the primary point of contact for staff, contractors, coaches, and venue personnel Develop and maintain event budgets, tracking expenditures in real time and reconciling actuals against targets post-event Build and maintain relationships with facility partners, local vendors, and event contractors to ensure reliable, high-quality execution across all markets Conduct post-event operational reviews, capturing key learnings and implementing improvements to continuously raise the standard of experiential events Business Unit Growth Work with leadership team and execute a plan to build the business unit through new and existing streams of revenue, including premium events, sponsorships and other strategic partnership opportunities. Support new and existing partners to create collaboration opportunities with the goal of driving incremental revenue Utilize your network, and the reach of the Code Eleven portfolio, to gather insight and leads for potential opportunities Support internal ideation process as it pertains to new business development initiatives Assist in creating and communicating comprehensive client recaps (decks, video, and surveys) Serve as an organized and proactive point of contact, ensuring client expectations are met or exceeded at every touchpoint Professional Development & Culture Embody and reinforce a high standard of professionalism, creativity, and accountability in day-to-day interactions with staff, vendors, and clients Support onboarding of new operations hires and interns, ensuring they are set up for success Contribute to a team …