Basketball Affairs & Player Personnel Lead

WORK OPTION: The NBA currently provides eligible employees the option of working remotely one day per week.

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Position Summary

The Basketball Affairs and Player Personnel Lead will manage relationships with the league’s team front offices, and Referee Operations partners while also serving as the league’s primary point of contact for Player Representatives. This role will also oversee the player discipline and fine processes, player contract distribution, and is a vital member of the day-to-day operations of the NBA G League basketball operations team.

 

Major Responsibilities

• Serve as the player contract administrator throughout the player signing process
• Support the NBA G League Legal and basketball operations team in drafting player contracts, forms, the operations manual, and other key documents
• Ensure compliance by NBA G League teams with all roster rules and assist in maintaining and editing them
• Verify that NBAGL – NGBPU Collective Bargaining Agreement provisions are strictly followed
• Manage FIBA clearance processes for G League players
• Department lead for Player Contract Management System (PCMS) transactions
• Serve as liaison to NBA G League Referee Operations including attending select referee clinics and G League RPSM as well as coordination of the Coaches Textback initiative
• Oversee the NBA G League player discipline and fine processes including organization of historical data and coordination with Legal regarding disciplinary actions
• Manage the end-of-season awards selection process
• Lead the management, scouting, and organization of several key NBA G League events including NBA G League Combine and the NBA G League International Draft
• Support of G League coaching and front office staffs at domestic and international events
• Attend select elite youth events (domestic and international) throughout the year in either a scouting or presentation capacity
• Other duties as assigned by the G League Player Operations Team Leader and President

 

Required Experience/Skills/Knowledge

• Must possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build strong relationships
• Strong time management, verbal, written and presentation skills
• Proven professionalism with confidential information
• Passion for the game of basketball is essential
• Ability to travel extensively, upwards of 20%, required
• Experience and familiarity working with roster regulations and league rules. Experience with NBA G League and NBA rules is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years NBA, WNBA or NBA G League, or NCAA experience at the team or league-level, preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in professional coaching, scouting, or basketball operations preferred

 

Educational Background Required

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Juris Doctor, a plus

Salary Range:

$140,000 - $160,000

Job Posting Title:

Director

Employees currently are eligible to receive an annual discretionary performance bonus, awarded at the sole discretion of the Company and subject to any terms and conditions set by the Company. Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company-sponsored employee benefit programs: medical; dental; vision; life/AD&D insurance; short- and long-term disability; fertility and family-forming assistance; wellbeing allowance; educational assistance; mental health coaching/therapy; tax advantaged accounts such as HSA and healthcare/dependent care FSAs; a 401(k) retirement plan; and time off benefits that include vacation, sick time, and personal days.

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About the NBA G League
The NBA’s official minor league, the NBA G League prepares players, coaches, officials, trainers and front-office staff for the NBA while acting as the league’s research and development laboratory.  Featuring 28 teams with direct affiliations with NBA franchises for the 2019-20 season, the league offers elite professional basketball at an affordable price in a fun, family friendly atmosphere.  An all-time-high 57 percent of all NBA players at the end of the 2019-20 season boasted NBA G League experience.  In fostering the league’s connection to the community, its teams, players and staff promote health and wellness, support local needs and interests, and assist in educational development through NBA Cares programs.