Player Development Operations & Program Coordinator

WORK OPTION:  4 days a week in the New York, NY office

The National Basketball Association (NBA) is a global sports and media organization with the mission to inspire and connect people everywhere through the power of basketball.  Built around five professional sports leagues:  the NBA, WNBA, NBA G League, NBA 2K League and Basketball Africa League, the NBA has established a major international presence with games and programming available in 214 countries and territories in 60 languages, and merchandise for sale in more than 200 countries and territories on all seven continents.  NBA rosters at the start of the 2023-24 season featured a record 125 international players from 40 countries and territories.  NBA Digital’s assets include NBA TV, NBA.com, the NBA App and NBA League Pass.  The NBA has created one of the largest social media communities in the world, with more than 2.3 billion likes and followers globally across all leagues, team and player platforms.  NBA Cares, the NBA’s global social responsibility platform, partners with renowned community-based organizations around the world to address important social issues in the areas of education, inclusion, youth and family development, and health and wellness. 
 

Group Summary:
NBA Player Development represents the league’s core investment in ensuring players have access to critical educational resources, support services, and personal and professional development opportunities as they navigate their lives as people and professionals on and off the court. Our mission is to create space for player aspirations to thrive with an understanding that basketball is what they do, not who they are.

Position Summary:

The Player Development Operations and Program Coordinator will drive project-based work including, assisting with the ongoing development and execution of signature league-based development programs, the creation and implementation of operations systems and department processes, and driving event execution. Additionally, they will provide a wide variety of administrative services assisting the Head of Player Development and other members of the department. This position will interact with employees at all levels of the organization as well as external contacts and will be asked to make decisions on a regular basis with minimal guidance and supervision.

Major Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the logistics and project requirements for the department's signature programs, initiatives, and tentpole events including, but not limited to, NBA Rookie Transition Program & G League Orientation, Team Awareness Meetings (NBA & G League), Las Vegas Summer League, Draft-Combine & Draft, All-Star, and G League Showcase
• Assist with the development and execution of department programs, initiatives, and events
• Assist with creation and implementation of program content, outreach and engagement strategies for top high-school basketball athletes as a part of the Departments work in the Elite Youth Basketball space including engagement with USAB and other elite programs
• Assist with the facilitation of Team Awareness Meetings in the NBA and NBA G League
• Assist with overall operations of Coaching Development Program, including recruiting candidates and handling communication with participants throughout program
• Provide administrative support to the SVP as needed including, but not limited to calendar, meeting and travel schedules, management of department budget, submitting expense reports, completing other general administrative tasks.
• Serve as liaison and respond to inquiries and internal and external media, partners, and other stakeholders.
• Provide administrative and project support to department staff Serve as a point person on the department's logistics advance team when vetting program and event venues
• Represent PD when needed within the NBA on various projects including business review, Coaches Equality Initiative, Player Appearance
• Assist with management and tracking of Department creative, institutional, digital, and content assets
• Manage department merchandise purchases and coordination for events
• Assist with management of all Department digital platforms and social media content
• Handle all travel for consultants, current players and former players
• Troubleshoot and offer administrative support as needed

Required Skills/Knowledge:

• A minimum of 2+ years of relevant experience
• Experience and dexterity with use of digital and virtual platforms for communication!
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office I Outlook Strong organizational, administrative, and problem­ solving skills with the ability to interact professionally with individuals inside and outside the company
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple priorities!

Education Required:

• Bachelor's Degree 

Salary Range: [[$70,000 - $80,000]] 

Job Posting Title: [[Associate Manager]] 

The NBA does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or any other third parties. Any unsolicited resume sent to the NBA will be considered NBA property, and the NBA will not pay a fee should it hire the subject of any unsolicited resume. 

The NBA considers applicants for all positions on the basis of merit, qualifications, and business needs, and without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, alienage or citizenship status, ancestry, marital status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

About the NBA
The National Basketball Association (NBA) is a global sports and media organization with the mission to inspire and connect people everywhere through the power of basketball.  Built around five professional sports leagues:  the NBA, WNBA, NBA G League, NBA 2K League and Basketball Africa League, the NBA has established a major international presence with games and programming available in 215 countries and territories in more than 50 languages, and merchandise for sale in more than 200 countries and territories on all seven continents.  NBA rosters at the start of the 2021-22 season featured a record 121 international players from 40 countries.  NBA Digital’s assets include NBA TV, NBA.com, the NBA App and NBA League Pass.  The NBA has created one of the largest social media communities in the world, with 2.1 billion likes and followers globally across all league, team, and player platforms.  Through NBA Cares, the league addresses important social issues by working with internationally recognized youth-serving organizations that support education, youth and family development, and health-related causes.