Basketball Operations Lead at National Basketball Association (NBA)

Position Summary:

The NBA Kenya Basketball Operations works to carry out the league's strategy of growing the game of basketball by getting more youth to participate in the game around the world. Based in Nairobi, Kenya, this position will work across all business lines to develop, deliver, and manage Basketball Operations initiatives and programs in Kenya and Africa supporting the growth of the NBA Kenya. This role will focus on managing and growing our NBA Kenya youth participation programs and activities in Kenya, supporting NBA Kenya initiatives in Kenya, oversee the administration and delivery of Basketball Operations partner deliverables.

Major Responsibilities:

• Serve as primary contact for Basketball Operations on all NBA Kenya Leagues operations, logistics & internal processes in Kenya
• Overall lead on NBA Kenya Leagues programs running in Kenya, including managing local agencies and coordinating partner deliverables with the partnerships team
• Overall lead on the delivery of NBA Kenya Week clinics, coaching clinics, activities, and programs for NBA Kenya preseason games in Kenya.
• Lead the on-court coaching, instruction, and demonstrations of basketball drills at camps and youth clinics (elite/non-elite) in Kenya
• Support the talent identification, scouting, and recruitment of elite players for Basketball Without Borders (BWB), NBA Kenya League selection camp, and other elite basketball programs
• Support the development and management of basketball programs in the U.A.E. and the Middle East, including NBA Kenya Basketball School programs
• Support the Basketball Operations department in partnering with the Global Partnerships team to develop and deliver a commercial model to commercialize NBA Kenya Basketball Schools platforms, to increase levels of participation in Kenya
• Assist with the coordination, planning, organization, and delivery of NBA Kenyan camps, coaching, NBA Kenya clinics, and NBA Kenya Cares activities around international games.
• Support the implementation of youth basketball and coaching development (train-the-trainer) in Kenya
• Support NBA Kenya Global Partnerships, and New Business departments in designing and delivering basketball programming that supports business growth and long-term basketball initiatives.
• Develop and evolve key day-to-day relationships with Federations, Clubs, Government, and other key stakeholders in NBA Kenya

Required Skills/Knowledge:

• Business-level fluency in the English language is required. Additional language skills are a plus
• Strong ability to deliver in-person and virtual coaching to elite youth players and coaches
• Deep knowledge of the NBA Kenya's international business and sports operations
• Strong project-management and event management skills, with a demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple projects Foundational knowledge of Marketing, TV & Digital Sales, Merchandising, Sponsorships, and Communications
• A thorough understanding of the Kenyan sports landscape and the local culture
• Working knowledge of the game of basketball, including current FIBA and NBA rules and regulations
• Strong business acumen with a demonstrated computer proficiency (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and ability to learn new computer programs
• Excellent verbal and written communication, written and presentation skills
• Ability to work in a team environment and across all business lines within the organization
• The position will require significant international travel
• Team-oriented mindset
• A passion for basketball

Experience Needed

• A minimum of 7 years of elite basketball coaching experience with extensive experience in coaching youth players and past playing experience, a plus
• In-depth knowledge of the game of basketball throughout Africa, with a special focus on Kenya and internationally
• Experience in creating, planning, and executing all aspects of basketball development programs (youth/elite clinics, coaching clinics, camps, seminars, grassroots, etc.)
• Ability to develop creative solutions which will meet the objectives of prospective partners

Educational Background Required:

• Bachelor's degree required, sports management, a plus