Basketball Operations Internship (Summer 2018) – Charlotte Hornets

School: Charlotte Hornets
Position: Basketball Operations Internship
Position Type: Internship
Organization: NBA
Level: N/A
Description:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Provide administrative support to Hornets Basketball Operations staff.
  • Assist Coaching Staff with team workouts and practices: rebounding, running drills and working on plays with our team.  Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite of programs is required along with a general understanding of basketball.
  • Must be able to assist staff during practices and work in a face paced environment.
  • Ability to lift at least 50lbs and have a valid driver’s license.
  • Maintain a neat and organized workspace
Required Skills, Experience, and Abilities
To perform essential job functions, you should demonstrate the following competencies:
  • Must possess strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Outgoing personality with good communication skills.
  • Familiarity with Outlook, Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • Ability to work on projects and maintain confidential information.
  • Willingness to work long hours.
  • Maintain professional image at all times.
  • Must have an interest in basketball, as well as familiarity with basketball terminology and statistics.
  • Prior collegiate- level basketball experience is not required, but is a plus.
  • In-depth knowledge of NBA and Collegiate basketball. Proficiency in video editing software is a plus.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Willingness to work non-traditional hours (nights, weekends, etc.)
Education and/or Experience
  • Must be able to receive academic credit
  • Pursuing a degree in sports management/sports medicine, or the desire to pursue a career in the sports industry.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
  • Possess a strong ability to manage one’s own time and prioritize tasks when given clearly defined goals and objectives
  • Able to maintain confidentiality and use discretion when privy to sensitive information
  • Strong teamwork skills
  • Be a flexible and reliable team player, both within own department and the company as a whole
  • Have the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment
  • Presents self in professional manner and has the ability to interact with all levels of organization and outside contacts.
  • Dependability – consistently at work on time, follows instructions, responds to manager’s instructions.
  • Ability to multi-task, work extended hours including nights, weekends, holidays and the ability to attend company events.

**The Summer 2018 program will be May 23-August 10**

Applicant Information:

Follow link below for official job posting and application information.

Link: https://www.teamworkonline.com/basketball-jobs/charlotte/charlotte-hor
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