Intern - Basketball Operations

This is a Part Time Unpaid Internship

This internship program is a hands-on opportunity for students to build their work experience and learn the behind-the-scenes basketball operations of a WNBA team. As the Basketball Operations Intern, you will participate in the day-to-day activities exposing you to the inner workings of a professional women's basketball team. You will assist in practice set-up, administrative duties, overall operations as well as game night duties, including Team Attendant duties. This department oversees all aspects of basketball operations.

Key Program Benefits:
• An inside look at all aspects of basketball operations of the LA Sparks WNBA Team
• Practical knowledge and training for day-to-day activities of the team
• Opportunity to explore different avenues of the sports industry through access to various departments.
• Chance to network with key individuals around the team and league,

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Set-up for daily practices, work side by side with equipment manager.
• Assist with staff and player needs.
• Assist with guests attending practice.
• Work clock and help on court during practices.
• Participate in Team Attendant Training
• Work game nights in a Team Attendant Capacity
• Assist with special projects as assigned.
• Attend meetings as requested.
• Other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of email, Teams, Slack, and Microsoft software
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, lead and be detailed.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, written and verbal.
• Friendly, positive demeanor
• Ability to take direction and feedback.
• Quick learner who is able to adapt and excel in various environments.
• Results-oriented, positive, reliable and high-energy
• Reliable transportation; use of personal vehicle
• Attend All 21 LA Sparks home games.
• Job includes night & weekend hours.

Special Requirements:
• Some use of personal vehicle or alternative source of transportation
• Night and weekend availability is a priority.
• Must be available for all 21 home games (includes pre-season game)

This is a part-time, unpaid internship and is for individuals who will receive college credit only.

Please include answers to the following questions when submitting your application.

1. Are you available to work between April 2024 - October 2024? If not, when do you finish the Spring Term and start the Fall Term?

2. When are you available to start?

3. Are you located in California? If no, are you willing to relocate?

4. Do you understand this is a college credit Internship (no monetary compensation)?

5. Are you available to work all Sparks Home Games and some office hours as needed?

6. Willingness to sign a Confidentiality Agreement.

Expected Availability:

Game Days - up 7 hours.

Practices - up to 12 hours per week

Full/Part time: Part time

Base Salary: College Credit only

Basketball Operations internship applications must be submitted by February 5th, 2024.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform critical job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.