POSITION OVERVIEW
The Greensboro Swarm is seeking a high-energy individual to support the Swarm basketball operations staff with all team related game operations. This position is a game night part-time position.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Pre-Game
- Meet, instruct, and describe all duties and responsibilities to YMCA ball-kids
- Set up Home and Visiting team locker rooms prior to teams arriving to Field house
- Visitor's team attendant will find out what the visiting team's needs are for the game
- Clean and fully stock Gatorade carts with coolers and towels prior to game time, then take to courtside before teams come out of final meetings with injury ice jugs
- Stock both ball carts, which will be at half court for both teams, with NBA game balls
- Collect all balls and take ball carts to locker room prior to the National Anthem
- Prepare pre-game hot packs and put by benches
- Deliver any team ticket requests to the Swarm will-call window and ensure will-call envelopes are complete
- Both Team Attendants will stay on court to rebound and help coaching staffs (No cell phones)
- Place slip mats at center court; place mops and 4 Gatorade towels at each basket
- Both Team Attendants must be available at all times for home & visiting team
- Set up the game officials' locker room with towels, hot packs, and waters
- Assist with anything game officials may need, typical arrival time is 1hr prior to game time
In-Game
You will attend to all players and coaching staff needsTeam Attendants must always be at the benchKeep at least 4 latex gloves in pocket at all timesCollect and stack all warm up gear from players as well as fold pants and shirtsUpon player checking into game, collect the player's gear at scorer's table and return it to the bench to be foldedUpon player checking out of game, make sure player has a towel, gear, and drinkPrior to timeout huddle, give each player that was in game a towel and always have 1 or 2 extra for certain player's needsPrior to timeout huddle distribute water and Gatorade, then wipe floor after the timeout is over; Collect all used towels and make sure nothing is left at scorer's tableLead YMCA ball-kids during the game to help them handle their responsibilitiesBall-kid that works baskets will tend to all wet spots (TA will assist when needed)If there is blood on a player uniform, notify Athletic Trainer immediately (Use latex gloves on hand to use peroxide spray then dispose in biohazard container behind bench if needed)Take ball cart to half-court at halftime before teams begin warming upTake towel bin to locker room to be re-stocked for second half; Start washer for used towelsDistribute drinks, ice, heat packs, and any other needsCheck on Officials at their locker room and attend to any needsPost-Game
Collect all team equipment from courtVisiting Team Attendant will collect all visiting team equipment and take to their locker room ASAPHome Team Attendant will collect all uniforms, warm-ups, and loops promptly to be washedClean out equipment and trash from locker room for the next dayCollect all Swarm supplied items and return to equipment room (Gatorade coolers, hangers, mops, sticky mat, etc.), wipe down all Gatorade carts and coolersCollect all items provided to game officials and clean out all equipment and trashStock refrigerators for the next day; Notify Swarm staff if anything is in low supplyLog hours workedREQUIRED SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND ABILITIES
To perform the job successfully, you should demonstrate the following competencies :
Possess strong organizational skills and attention to detailArrive 2.5hrs before game timeOutgoing personality with good communication skillsAbility to maintain confidential informationMaintain professional attitude and image at all timesMust be able to work all 24 Swarm home games which includes nights, weekends, and holidayMust be able to lift up to 50lbs
