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The Delaware Blue Coats is the G League affiliate for the Philadelphia 76ers. Just like the Philadelphia 76ers, the Delaware Blue Coats is led by some of the best and brightest minds across a diverse spectrum of industries, HBSE positions itself as one of the most pioneering, innovative global sports and entertainment businesses to date. With a distinct history of Blue Coat employees being promoted up to work directly with the 76ers, there is an expectation of excellence and hardworking individuals. The arena of the Delaware Blue Coats is located at the Chase Fieldhouse in Wilmington, DE.
Position Overview
Responsible for various elements of day-to-day operational assistance for the team with a focus on supporting equipment needs and ad hoc needs for team operations surrounding games throughout the season. This position is a full time position over the course of the season, which runs from late October through early May.
Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To The Following
- Working closely with Manager of Basketball Operations, Manager of Player Development, and Coaching Staff to effectively and efficiently complete all responsibilities.
- Assist Coaching, Athlete Care, and Operations staff with any ad hoc requests that arise before or during practices and games.
- The set-up and clean-up of benches and locker rooms for all home games
- Ensuring the courts are ready for any player needs for all practices (complete set up of practice)
- Responsible for all laundry needs – post practice and games, including visiting team laundry when requested
- The organization, setup, and clean-up of player, coach, and staff locker rooms day to day
- Assisting coaches with player requests during workouts/practice, to include but not limited to: rebounding, drill set ups, wiping wet spots on the floor, etc.
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Assist with player engagement activities and community service as needed
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Assist with filing receipts for expense reports
- Assist with scheduling/coordinating team outings
- Responsible for player transportation to and from the facility for games and practices
- Assist with team travel responsibilities
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As needed, assist with visiting team practice either at Chase Fieldhouse or specified alternative practice court
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Maintain inventory of all essential items needed at facility (player toiletries, water, Gatorade, etc.) and reorder when necessary
- Seek out opportunities to proactively assist the team in this role by anticipating potential player/staff needs and working with the game night basketball operations team to ensure that these needs are met.
Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience
- 1-2 years of basketball, operations, or any other sport related experience
- Required to attend all of the home games and practices, and be available for duration of entire season
- Team Player, hard-working, and ability to multi-task
- Organized, can prioritize work activities, uses time efficiently
- Detail-oriented
- Great communication skills
- Presents self in a professional manner and takes a professional approach to working with players, coaches, and other members of the organization.
- Interpersonal skills – ability to listens to others, anticipate team needs, and an eagerness to learn on the job
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
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Reliably maintains a high level of confidentiality and discretion at all times.
- Willingness and ability to assist with on-court pre-game workouts and practices.
- Willingness and ability to pack, carry, and load team equipment as needed.
- Adaptability and flexibility – adapt to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and is able to handle frequent changes
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Dependability
- Ability to work irregular hours
Our Benefits
- Medical/Dental/Vision/Flexible Spending Accounts (all LGBT friendly)
- Pretax Transportation Benefit
- Generous parental leave policies
- 401K (100% up to 5% is matched, after 1 year of service)
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- 13 Paid Holidays
- ½ Day Summer Fridays
- Complimentary or Discounted Sports & Concert Tickets
- On Site Fitness Rooms
- Other League & Partner Discounts
