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The BAL, a partnership between the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) and the NBA, is a new professional league featuring 12 club teams from across Africa. The BAL, which is headquartered in Dakar, Senegal, builds on the foundation of club competitions FIBA Regional Office Africa has organized in Africa and marks the NBA’s first collaboration to operate a league outside North America. Fans can follow the BAL @theBAL on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook and register their interest in receiving more information at www.theBAL.com.

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position is responsible to contribute to the overall success of the Basketball Africa League (BAL) with a focus on basketball operations. The candidate will report into the Head of International Basketball and dotted line into the Head of League Operations (BAL). The position will be based in NY.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITY:

The candidate will lead, oversee, manage, and implement the following key functions for the Basketball Africa League (BAL): BAL Off-Season:

• Works closely with the Head of BAL Basketball Operations based in Senegal regarding overall basketball operations strategy including league governance, team compliance and competitive structure.

• Responsible to be the BAL point of contact in NY for basketball operations matters including player eligibility, season & game schedule, team ownership rights, game operations and referee operations.

• Responsible to coordinate with multiple NY departments including global strategy & innovation, events, legal, medical, human resources, finance, benefits, content, security, risk management, communications, brand identity, marketing partnerships, global media distribution, G League and others.

• Work in collaboration with BAL basketball operations to ensure compliance and completion of FIBA Africa Road to the BAL qualifiers.

• Participation in ongoing regular meetings including BAL steering committee, BAL basketball operations meetings, BAL weekly staff call, BAL and FIBA Africa meetings and others as needed.

• Responsible for regular communication with BAL leadership team in Senegal and stakeholders in NY which includes ongoing tracking, reporting and presentations.

• Will also facilitate large group meetings as needed.

• Coordination with BAL basketball operations team regarding coach and player participation in NBA Summer League, G League or other opportunities.

• Support the planning and implementation of the annual BAL combine and other talent ID initiatives.

• Responsible to maintain and update the BAL Basketball Operations manual BAL Season and Live Events

• Works closely with the Head of BAL Basketball Operations to ensure the implementation and execution of basketball operations for the BAL season.

• Point of contact with NBA referee operations regarding BAL officials and NBA basketball strategy & analytics regarding BAL game operations.

• Works closely with BAL basketball operations staff, venue operations and events regarding BAL venues with a focus on practice facilities, game facility, team locker rooms, referee locker rooms, score table and basketball game equipment.

• Provide daily operations support on-site during BAL league live events working closely with operations, events, security, medical, human resources and legal.

• Support the BAL Elevate program working closely with the NBA Africa Basketball Operations Team Leader, Technical Director of the NBA Academy Africa, Elite Basketball Operations Lead and Head of International Basketball Performance.

REQUIRED SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE:

• Experienced basketball minded individual with previous experience and provenresults working in basketball operations with a professional basketball league orother relevant experience

• Passion for NBA and a strong understanding of the global basketball landscape

• In depth knowledge of the game of basketball, including rules and regulations, officiating, scheduling, players, coaches and teams

• Knowledge of the NBA's international business and league operations

• A successful track record of developing, enhancing, and maintaining strong working relationships with both internal and external clients

• International thinker and operator that is appreciative of and well-versed in other cultures and business practices

• Significant global cultural awareness with emphasis on local culture

• Strong project management and event management skills, with a demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple on-going assignments

• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking

• Proven professionalism with confidential information

• Detail-oriented, organized and able to work autonomously

• Ability to travel internationally more than 50% on annual basis

EXPERIENCE NEEDED:

• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience and proven results working in basketball operations with a professional basketball league, NBA/WNBA team or other relevant experience.

• Prior coaching, playing or team administration experience preferred

• Verbal and written fluency in English required, additional language skills including French, Portuguese and Arabic a plus

• Experience working internationally, with specific experience in Africa a plus.

• Experience working effectively in a multinational matrix organization

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor degree required, advanced degree preferred

SALARY RANGE:

• $130,000 to $145,000 per year

We Consider Applicants For All Positions On The Basis Of Merit, Qualifications And Business Needs, And Without Regard To Race, Color, National Origin, Religion, Sex, Gender Identity, Age, Disability, Alienage Or Citizenship Status, Ancestry, Marital Status, Creed, Genetic Predisposition Or Carrier Status, Sexual Orientation, Veteran Status, Familial Status, Status As A Victim Of Domestic Violence Or Any Other Status Or Characteristic Protected By Applicable Federal, State, Or Local Law.

NEAREST MAJOR MARKET: Manhattan

NEAREST SECONDARY MARKET: New York City

JOB SEGMENT: Compliance, Operations Manager, Social Media, Risk Management, Legal, Operations, Marketing, Finance

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