WHO WE ARE:

Founded by Josh Harris and David Blitzer, Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment (HBSE) includes in its portfolio the Philadelphia 76ers, the New Jersey Devils, leading venue Prudential Center in Newark, N.J.,, the Delaware Blue Coats, the Utica Devils, the Sixers Innovation Lab Crafted by Kimball, and renowned esports franchise Dignitas. Led by some of the best and brightest minds across a diverse spectrum of industries, HBSE positions itself as one of the most pioneering, innovative global sports and entertainment businesses to date. HBSE also strives to positively impact the local communities in which it operates through the powerful platform of sports.

HBSE offers an energetic work environment built on collaboration, growth, and a quest to excel in everything we do. Prudential Center in downtown Newark, N.J. hosts more than 175 concerts, family shows and special events annually and is the fourth-ranked sports and entertainment venue in the U.S. by Pollstar and Billboard. It is home to the New Jersey Devils, a renowned NHL franchise with three Stanley Cup championships and a proud, passionate fan base.

The Philadelphia 76ers organization is one of the most storied franchises in American sports, led by some of the best and brightest minds across a diverse spectrum of industries, HBSE positions itself as one of the most pioneering, innovative global sports and entertainment businesses to date. The 76ers have attracted the industry’s top leadership talent from the NBA, NFL, NHL, MLB, MLS, UFC and NCAA, resulting in one of the most exciting, rewarding, and dynamic work environments within the sports industry. The 76ers offer a best-in-class workplace culture built on collaboration, growth, and a quest to excel in everything we do.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY:

At HBSE, we engage, represent and reflect diverse voices of employees, players fans and communities. We are dedicated to hiring the best talent that is reflective of where we live, work and play – across all groups and levels; supporting and developing every employee to reach their potential; and creating an inclusive environment that allows team members to bring their true authentic selves to work.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Squad 76 are technically trained, diverse performers who strive to be the best entertainers in the NBA. They are a distinguished group of performers who are able to engage fans with their charisma, poise, talent and class. Squad 76 are ambassadors, leaders in the community and role models.

Hours required: 20+ hours/week - events, nights and weekends as needed

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:

Able to learn and perform choreography quickly
Perform various styles of dance with precise execution
Technically trained, diverse performers (Gymnasts, acrobats, trickers, and break-dancers) who strive to be the best entertainers in the NBA
Maintain the physicality required to perform high endurance routines
Able to interact with fans on a one on one and group environment
Assist with in game promotions
Maintain and keep uniforms clean and maintained for games and appearances
Maintains regular and reliable attendance
Schedule needs – Open schedule, Rehearsals, Appearances, and all Philadelphia 76ers home games. This position attends all home games and occasional events including community and member events both on and off site. Due to the game/event needs this role has a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
Indoor and/or outdoor work – Works indoors, away from the elements
Able to learn and execute promotions quickly and precisely
Gather props and organize them to correspond to the game day rundown
Able to execute and lead fans in 76ers prompts (ex. Defense, Let’s Go 76ers, etc).
M-Medium Work – Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.

QUALIFICATIONS:

GED or equivalent required
Minimum of 1 - 3 years’ entertainment experience
Proficient in Microsoft Office & Microsoft Outlook
Detail oriented with excellent organizational skills, excellent written and verbal skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Must be able to work flexible hours including nights, weekends and selected holidays

WORKING CONDITIONS:

This position generally requires that work be performed from the Wells Fargo Center/Philadelphia 76ers offices, but attendance at events taking place in the arena or offsite, including on weekends and/or holidays, may be required.

Squad 76- Philadelphia 76ers