Raptors 905, Team Attendant

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At Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Partnership (MLSE), we exist to deliver the ultimate fan experience by lifting trophies, spirits, and communities – united as one. 

We're more than a workplace. We are a team of passionate people, boldly building the future of sport and entertainment, together. We believe in the power of play, the strength of collaboration, and the energy that comes from showing up with purpose. 

From the ice to the pitch, the hardwood to the digital arena, we’re proud to be the driving force behind the Toronto Maple Leafs (NHL), the Toronto Raptors (NBA), Toronto FC (MLS), Toronto Argonauts (CFL) and development teams with the Toronto Marlies (AHL), Raptors 905 (NBA G League), Toronto FC II (MLS NEXT Pro League) and Raptors Uprising Gaming Club, the Toronto Raptors Esports franchise in the NBA 2K League.  

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Through MLSE Foundation and MLSE LaunchPad, we use the power of sport to help youth facing barriers reach their full potential. Since 2009, we’ve invested more than $45 million into Ontario communities -- and we’re just getting started.  

This is what it means to be One MLSE: a culture where everyone plays a role, everyone belongs, and everyone contributes to something bigger than themselves. 

So, if you're ready to play with purpose, grow with passion, and win as one, we’d love to have you on our team. 

** We know that great candidates come from a variety of backgrounds and experiences. Even if you do not meet every qualification listed, we encourage you to apply. Your unique perspective, transferable skills, and lived experience may be exactly what we’re looking for. **

Job Description

Department: Basketball Operations

Reports to: Specialist, Basketball Operations

Position Summary: Responsible for contributing to various elements of day-to-day operational assist for the team specifically related to supporting equipment needs and ensuring a safe surface of play. This position will also be tasked with completing impromptu requests as needed by the operations staff throughout the season. This role is a part-time position over the course of the G League season, which will occur from November through April with opportunity for summer hours based on performance.

Responsibilities:

- While stationed courtside during contest, team attendants must remain alert and aware at all times prepared to quickly wipe any wet spots that occur on the court.

- Assist players from both teams with regards to pre-game and halftime warmups as needed, including, but not limited to, rebounding and passing.

- On gamedays, ensuring that both the home and visiting team benches, team locker rooms and officials’ locker room, are fully stocked, prepared and tidy.

- Prepare all locker rooms in advance for halftime and post-game needs.

- Greet the visiting team’s bus upon arrival to assist with unloading and reloading as needed, in addition to helping with any needs of the visiting team administration (Equipment Manager / Ops Manager).

- Ensure that all players receive towels, water, and/or any other specifically requested items upon returning to the bench as a result of substitutions or timeouts.

- Participate in the setup (pre-game) and breakdown(post-game) of team benches including the return of all game equipment (Gatorade carts, towels, slip matts, etc.) to its proper storage area.

- As needed, assist with the following tasks post-game: laundry services, restock of product in fridge, on-court player request.

- Work closely with Basketball Operations Staff, as well as fellow team attendants, to effectively complete all responsibilities in a timely manner.

- Will contribute to the operation of other 905 internal departments as needed which include but are not limited to: Community Relations, PR/Communications, Team Operations, Team Engagement based on schedule availability.

- Will also assist with community relations and outreach activities as well as work summer camps and clinics as needed.

- Other duties as assigned by Raptors 905 staff

Qualifications/Requirements:

- Ability to work all Raptors 905 home dates which include work in the evenings and on weekends as needed

- Previous experience in basketball as a player, coach, team manager or intern is preferred

- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with our athletes, coaches, staff and fans

- Highly Organized self-starter, with the ability to multitask and solve problems in a fast-paced environment

- Ability to maintain a constant level of confidentiality and discretion

- Service Driven team first mentality

- Attention to detail

- Demonstrated ability to support a community of diverse perspectives and cultures in an inclusive environment.

- Ability to be flexible in the face of change and can navigate stressful situations without losing composure

- Always presents self in a professional manner especially when interacting with players, coaching staff, and other members of the organization

- Willingness to learn and participate in the completion of tasks various departments including but limited to Community, PR/Communications, and Team Operations

Job Posting Compensation Range/Rate:

17.60