Pacers Sports & Entertainment is seeking a Basketball Operations Coordinator to support the Noblesville Boom throughout the G-League season with basketball-related duties. They will work with the Noblesville Boom front office during the G-League off-season to assist with various roster construction and scouting projects.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Work with the General Manager and Assistant General Manager on roster construction and scouting projects throughout the offseason. These projects may include traveling with the General Manager and Assistant General Manager for scouting opportunities (Portsmouth Invitation Tournament, NBA Summer League, etc.), watching and breaking down film for scouting reports, researching local tryout player eligibility and communicating with agents, handling off-season team gear needs (receiving / organizing), assisting with travel preparation, and more.
- Work with the Assistant General Manager and Team Travel Manager on all team travel-related schedules such as but not limited to coordinating team flights, team hotels, ground transportation needs for road trips, and act as the point of contact for the in-market team hotel.
- Work as the main point of contact for all player housing needs such as but not limited to assisting with player move-in and move-out dates and acting as the liaison between the housing company and players.
- Assist the Sports Performance Coach with catering needs such as but not limited to vetting potential caterers on road trips and helping set up team meals in the locker room.
- Update the G-League Basketball Operations portal with team travel information (flights, hotels, road practice schedule, bus trips, itineraries, etc.), staffing details, and game day information (starting line-up, injuries, two-way player activation, etc.).
- Coordinate all team equipment needs such as but not limited to off-season equipment organization and inventory management, working with the General Manager on all equipment orders, communicating with the players and staff on all equipment needs, and maintaining updated records of all equipment in-season.
- Work with coaches on daily practice needs for players and the team while at home and when traveling to away games.
- Run the scoreboard and shot clock to ensure supplies are ready when needed (whistles, drinks, towels, cones, playboards, etc.).
- Perform general upkeep and maintenance of the player locker room and team equipment storage areas.
- Input basketball-related data within a web-based database and assist with placing department orders through approved vendors.
- Acquire scouting credentials and tickets when coordinating travel for the basketball division in collaboration with the travel manager.
- Coordinate overall department organization such as maintaining player files, assisting with filing and administration of departmental contracts, and distributing mail and packages to basketball staff on a timely basis.
- Assist coaching staff with multiple on-court duties, including player development and working with video staff on film-related needs.
- Support basketball staff with coordinating and distributing equipment, handling laundry, assisting with pre-travel, player housing, cars, and other business matters.
- Handle visiting team requests such as locker room, laundry, drinks, towels, and practice needs. Ensure visiting locker room is set up accurately and stocked.
- Meet visiting team upon arrival to practices and game day shoot-arounds and set up court and locker rooms prior to visiting team arrival.
- Lead all aspects of the team attendant program, including recruiting, hiring, training, scheduling game assignments, and providing ongoing training for approximately 20 employees.
- Supervise and coordinate daily responsibilities of the basketball operations intern.
- Travel on road trips when necessary to assist with team travel responsibilities such as loading equipment, doing laundry, and coordinating bus transportation.
- Act as the point of contact between team business operations for all scheduling purposes, both in- and out-of-season.
- In every position, each employee is expected to align with PS&E's mission and core values along with actively participating in company-sponsored community outreach programs.
- Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Four-year college degree, plus some administrative or related experience required. This position requires someone who has strong organizational skills, multi-tasking abilities, excellent communications skills and strong digital literacy (Microsoft Office). Must be able to maintain confidential information.
COMPUTER SKILLS:
Employee should have knowledge of Microsoft Office, Outlook, Synergy, SportsCode and other systems. General data entry is required.
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret instructions and reports. Ability to write reports and correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from manager, clients, customers, and the general public.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Knowledge to apply basic mathematical concepts.
REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
PROBLEM SOLVING ABILITY:
Employee must make independent decisions and exercise discretion and independent judgment.
PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Irregular hours including evenings and weekends will be required.
While performing the duties of this position the employee is regularly required to:
- Sit
- Stand
- Walk
- Reach
- Lift heavy objects
- Stoop/crouch
- Use computer
- Speak, hear and write
- Drive
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- The noise level in the office work environment is usually moderate.
- The noise level in the arena/game and practice environment is usually loud.
- The stress level may become high during certain times of the year.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, marital status, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
At Pacers Sports & Entertainment (PS&E), we are dedicated to delivering best-in-class sports and entertainment experiences while making a positive impact on our community. As the home of the Indiana Pacers, Indiana Fever, Noblesville Boom, Pacers Foundation, Gainbridge Fieldhouse, and the WNBA 2025 All Star Weekend, we strive to exemplify our core values of Respect, Teamwork, Trust, Passion, and Excellence in everything we do. Our mission is to create memorable moments for our fans and foster a culture of inclusivity and excellence both on and off the court. Our purpose is Winning, Serving, and Entertaining.
