The NBA is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace. To safeguard our employees and their families, our visitors, and the broader community from COVID-19, and in consideration of recommendations from health authorities and the NBA’s own advisors, any individual working onsite in our New York and New Jersey offices must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The NBA will discuss accommodations for individuals who cannot be vaccinated due to a medical reason or sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance.

This is a temporary position with an expected duration not to exceed (10) months.

Essential Functions and Job Summary

This new position will join a team whose impact spans multiple departments, working on all matters related to player health. We are looking for an individual whose contributions will improve productivity, quality, and efficiency of departmental operations. We are seeking a person who is ready to roll up their sleeves and help with administrative tasks related to player health initiatives, which may include health information, database management, and other discrete projects.

Major Responsibilities

Support designated player health projects, to help ensure that the objectives of the project are accomplished within a prescribed time frame
Interact with the team health, performance, and operational staff on player health-related programs, and act as a point of contact for departmental questions
Act as a liaison between NBA vendors and the Player Health department on data input and quality matters
Support communications and presentations to team personnel and NBA leadership related to player health initiatives and systems
Assist the player health group in the overall management and administration of NBA player health systems, particularly the NBA electronic medical records system, and other systems that contribute to NBA player participation and injury reporting and analyses

Required Education/Professional Experience

Bachelor’s degree preferred (BA/BS);

Required Skills/Knowledge Attributes

General Skills:

Project Management – Strong project management / organizational skills and high-level attention to detail; the ability to translate project briefs into operational reality
Communication – Excellent ability to clearly and succinctly synthesize and communicate ideas orally, in writing, and through visual presentations
Commitment – Driving high standards for individual, team, and organizational accomplishment; tenaciously working to meet or exceed challenging goals deriving satisfaction from goal achievement and continuous improvement
Teamwork – Committing to working flexibly within a team and supporting the group’s goals across a multifaceted player health program
Analytical Mindset – Strong quantitative skills; the ability to be creative and possess effective problem-solving abilities
Sports Industry Knowledge / Experience – Demonstrating strong interest in and knowledge of sports industry, athlete health, and the game of basketball;
Confidentiality – Recognizing the necessity of appropriate confidentiality regarding sensitive information
Adaptability – Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing changes in work responsibilities or environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures
Character – Maintaining a strong commitment to organizational ethics, integrity, and compliance

Technical Skills:

Strong proficiency in drafting documents/spreadsheets and creating dynamic presentations using Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel) required
Familiarity with other technical software platforms and systems would be an advantage.

Salary Range: $28/hr - $33/hr

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.

Project Employee, Player Health