Fall 2019 Basketball Operations Intern

This position has been filled - Job#: 453381645

Job Summary

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to Basketball Operations staff
• Assist Coaching Staff with team workouts and practices: rebounding, running drills and working on plays with our team
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite of programs is required along with a general understanding of basketball and the willingness to learn new skills with in the technological field
• Must be able to assist staff during practices, work in a fast-paced environment, and handle a variety of different jobs, both on the court and in the office
• Ability to lift at least 50lbs and have a valid driver's license
• Maintain a neat and organized workspace
• Willingness to accept any job given to them by the Basketball Operations staff, no matter the size of the task or the importance

 Required Skills, Experience, and Abilities

•  Must receive academic credit
• Must possess strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Good communication skills
• Familiarity with Outlook, Microsoft Word and Excel
•  Ability to work on projects and maintain confidential information
• Willingness to work long hours
• Maintain professional image at all times
• Must have an interest in basketball, as well as familiarity with basketball terminology and statistics
• Prior collegiate- level basketball experience is not required, but is a plus
•  In-depth knowledge of NBA and Collegiate basketball. Proficiency in video editing software is a plus
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Willingness to work non-traditional hours (nights, weekends, etc.)
• Must be able to receive academic credit
•  Pursuing a degree in sports management/sports medicine, or the desire to pursue a career in the sports industry
• Possess a strong ability to manage one’s own time and prioritize tasks when given clearly defined goals and objectives
• Able to maintain confidentiality and use discretion when privy to sensitive information
• Strong teamwork skills 
• Be a flexible and reliable team player, both within own department and the company as a whole
• Have the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment
• Presents self in professional manner and has the ability to interact with all levels of organization and outside contacts
• Dependability – consistently at work on time, follows instructions, responds to manager’s instructions
• Ability to multi-task, work extended hours including nights, weekends, holidays and the ability to attend company events
• Open to constructive criticism and the ability to adapt quick
• You should be a flexible and reliable member of the team, both within your own department and the company as a whole