Supporters Section Conductor

Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment; New York (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment seeks a passionate Supporters Section Conductor for Barclays Center. You will energize 17k+ fans, lead the Block through game-day chants, and coordinate with committees and the marketing team for consistent home-court atmosphere.

Attendance at all Nets home games is required, with evenings and weekends the norm. This onsite role emphasizes charisma, reliability, and Brooklyn authenticity in every performance.

Qualifications

• Must attend all 41 home games (exceptions by advance notice).
• Must maintain energy level across the season.
• Deep knowledge and passion for the Brooklyn Nets.
• Familiarity with fan-led crowd traditions is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead supporters section through 48+ minutes of home games, maintaining energy and participation.
• Execute signature traditions and quarter-by-quarter moments.
• Call chants and manage synchronized crowd moments.
• Read crowd energy and adjust chants in real time to fit momentum.
• Conduct routine and traditions with precision and consistency.
• Collaborate with The Block teammates to ensure coverage and morale.

Skills

Stamina

Charisma

Crowd Reading

Reliability

Communication

Adaptability

Job description

Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment creates bold, authentic, and unforgettable experiences that redefine sports, entertainment, and hospitality, The Brooklyn Way. As the parent company of marquee properties including the Brooklyn Nets, NY Liberty and Barclays Center, Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment operates at the intersection of live entertainment, premium hospitality, and community engagement.

As it expands its existing portfolio, Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment now includes BK Mag, Brooklyn Wine Club, and a hospitality business developing several location-based entertainment properties.

Whether on the court, on stage, or in the workplace, Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment is driven by a pursuit of excellence—constantly evolving, innovating, and pushing boundaries to elevate its business and expand its fan base. The company is deeply committed to fostering a culture of belonging and inclusion, both internally and across its communities, ensuring that every interaction reflects its values of growth mindset, integrity, accountability and care.

We Are Guided By Our Core Values

• Integrity: Be intellectually honest at all times. Demonstrate the highest professional and ethical standards.
• Care: Care for everything and everyone around us. Practice empathy, respect, and inclusion to promote an environment of excellence and success.
• Growth Mindset: Develop ourselves and those around us. Experiment, learn, and improve from everything we do.
• Accountability: Deliver on our word, take responsibility for our actions, and work in the interest of our team.

Summary

The Supporters Section Conductor is the energy leader and face of The Block, the Brooklyn Nets' dedicated supporter section at Barclays Center. The Conductor energizes and directs 100+ fans through game-day chants, traditions, and moments, creating a consistent, recognizable, and authentic home-court atmosphere. This role is the backbone of The Block's identity and requires stamina, charisma, reliability, and an ability to read and move a crowd in real time. The Conductor will have the support of our Block Committee, Advisory Committee, and Marketing team for guidance and coaching throughout the season and will receive regular opportunities for check-ins and feedback. A full playbook of chants, traditions, and in-game cues--along with all necessary Brooklyn Nets apparel--will be provided.

The Conductor will report to the Director of Marketing. This role requires attendance at all Brooklyn Nets home games, which occur on evenings and weekends, in addition to select Block Committee meetings.

What You Will Do

Game-Day Leadership

• Lead supporters section through all 48+ minutes of every home game, maintaining energy and participation across all four quarters
• Execute signature traditions and quarter-by-quarter moments
• Call chants, manage synchronized crowd moments
• Read crowd energy and game momentum in real time; adjust chants and traditions to fit the moment (momentum runs, technical fouls, clutch time, etc.)
• Conduct free-throw distraction routines and other recurring traditions with precision and consistency
• Work seamlessly with your other members of The Block to share load, ensure coverage throughout the game, and maintain section morale over 48 minutes

Collaboration & Development

• Work closely with the Advisory Team for guidance, feedback, and season-long refinement
• Attend Block Committee meetings (as scheduled, outside of game days) to give input on section direction
• Participate in onboarding and development with the Advisory Team to master playbook, chants, in-game cues, and best practices
• Provide feedback to Marketing team on what traditions land, what doesn't, and what fans are asking for

Representation & On-Camera Presence

• Serve as the visible, recognizable face of The Block on broadcast and in the arena
• Demonstrate comfort being on camera and engaging with jumbotron moments
• Model enthusiasm, reliability, and Brooklyn authenticity for the section and wider fanbase

Key Requirements & Competencies

• Must attend all 41 home games (illness or family emergency exceptions only, with advance notice to Director of Marketing); will arrive on-time for all games, reporting to Barclays Center with sufficient time before tip-off for pre-game preparations.
• Ability to maintain consistent performance and energy level across the entire season
• Deep knowledge of and passion for the Brooklyn Nets
• Familiarity with soccer/supporter culture or other fan-led crowd traditions is a plus
• Prior experience leading or energizing groups (cheerleading, sports fan clubs, event hosting, etc.) is preferred but not required
• Must adhere to all NBA Rules, Barclays Center policies, and The Block Code of Conduct

Who You Are

• Must be at least 18 years of age and able to meet all physical demands of the position
• Stamina: Ability to be on your feet and engaged for 48+ minutes, multiple times per week, without decline in energy or performance
• Charisma & Presence: Natural ability to command attention, inspire participation, and build excitement in a crowd of 17k+ people
• Crowd Reading: Can sense energy shifts, momentum changes, and crowd readiness; adjust messaging and intensity accordingly
• Reliability & Professionalism: Shows up prepared, on time, and ready to perform; follows through on commitments
• Team Knowledge: Familiar with Nets roster, game strategy, and roster changes; can speak intelligently about the team
• Communication: Clear vocal projection and ability to direct a large group with simple, memorable calls
• Adaptability: Comfortable workshopping new chants and traditions; willing to test ideas and iterate based on feedback

Compensation

$30 per hour

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This role will require onsite work at Barclays Center on evenings and weekends for all Brooklyn Nets home games, plus required committee meeting attendance.

Candidates must meet the following physical demands of the position:

• Prolonged standing (48+ minutes per game)
• Frequent vocal projection and shouting
• Repetitive arm movements and gestures
• Ability to move through crowd sections as needed
• Comfortable working in arena environment (noise, lighting, crowds)

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) Employer. It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of the Company not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion/creed, gender, gender identity, transgender status, pregnancy and lactation accommodations, marital status, partnership status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, alienage, immigration, or citizenship status, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, height and weight, arrest or conviction record, caregiver status, credit history, unemployment status, sexual and reproductive health decisions, salary history, status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking, and sex offenses, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state or local laws.