Project Employee, Coaching Apprentice

NBA; New York (NY); Remote; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Short-term disability

Mental health coaching

Sick time

Job summary

The NBA is offering a Project Apprenticeship program designed to build experience across business operations, scouting, and coaching functions. Apprentices will shadow multiple groups and contribute to high-priority projects within Player Development, Broadcasting, Basketball Operations, and Referee Operations.

Required candidates are former NBA/WNBA or G League players with a completed or near-complete undergraduate degree; salary is $2,500 biweekly, with benefits programs available and

Qualifications

• Must be a former NBA, WNBA, or NBA G League player.
• Bachelor's degree preferred or in progress.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Work on specific projects for Player Development, Broadcasting, Bball Operations, and Referee Operations.
• Shadow multiple groups to learn operations, scouting, and coaching functions.
• Participate in trainings to enhance professional development.

Skills

Former pro player

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

WORK OPTION: Remote_________________Position Summary:Apprentices will spend the bulk of their experience working/shadowing with various groups/teams to learn all-round business operations, scouting, and coaching functions for the league and teams.Major Responsibility:Work and assist with specific projects as assigned by Player Development, Broadcasting, Bball Operations, and Referee Operations.Additionally, Apprentices will take part in various trainings to enhance their professional development skills.Required Skills/Knowledge:Program requires participants to be former players with the NBA, WNBA or G League and have completed or be near completion of their undergraduate degree.Education:Bachelor's degree preferredSalary Range:$2,500/BiweeklyJob Posting Title:ProjectEmployees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical; short-term disability; mental health coaching/therapy; and sick time.Eligibility Note : Not all positions are eligible for these benefits; eligibility may vary by role.We Consider Applicants For All Positions On The Basis Of Merit, Qualifications And Business Needs, And Without Regard To Race, Color, National Origin, Religion, Sex, Gender Identity, Age, Disability, Alienage Or Citizenship Status, Ancestry, Marital Status, Creed, Genetic Predisposition Or Carrier Status, Sexual Orientation, 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.The NBA is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace. To safeguard our employees and their families, our visitors, and the broader community from COVID-19, and in consideration of recommendations from health authorities and the NBA’s own advisors, any individual working onsite in our New York and New Jersey offices must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The NBA will discuss accommodations for individuals who cannot be vaccinated due to a medical reason or sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance.About the NBAThe 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 2024-25 season featured a record-tying 125 international players from a record-tying 43 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 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.