Part-Time Operations Assistant

About the role

Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment creates bold, authentic, and unforgettable experiences that redefine sports, entertainment, and hospitality, The Brooklyn Way. As the parent company of marquee properties including the Brooklyn Nets, NY Liberty and Barclays Center, Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment operates at the intersection of live entertainment, premium hospitality, and community engagement.

As it expands its existing portfolio, Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment now includes BK Mag, Brooklyn Wine Club, and a hospitality business developing several location-based entertainment properties.

Whether on the court, on stage, or in the workplace, Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment is driven by a pursuit of excellence-constantly evolving, innovating, and pushing boundaries to elevate its business and expand its fan base. The company is deeply committed to fostering a culture of belonging and inclusion, both internally and across its communities, ensuring that every interaction reflects its values of growth mindset, integrity, accountability and care.

We are guided by our core values

• Integrity: Be intellectually honest at all times. Demonstrate the highest professional and ethical standards.
• Care: Care for everything and everyone around us. Practice empathy, respect, and inclusion to promote an environment of excellence and success.
• Growth Mindset: Develop ourselves and those around us. Experiment, learn, and improve from everything we do.
• Accountability: Deliver on our word, take responsibility for our actions, and work in the interest of our team.

Summary

The Part-Time Operations Assistant keeps Brooklyn Basketball Training Center running smoothly on event days and in between. You'll set up and break down internal and external events - basketball, volleyball, soccer, clinics and more - and keep courts and common areas at the high standard our athletes, partners and guests expect. This role is for someone who is reliable, quick on their feet, and takes pride in a facility that looks and runs right every time.

This role will be located at Brooklyn Basketball Training Center (BBTC) in Downtown Brooklyn, NY. The Part-Time Operations Assistant will report to the Manager of Operations.

What You Will Do

Event execution

• Support internal and external events on site, including but not limited to basketball, volleyball, soccer, clinics, camps and rentals
• Set up courts and spaces before events: hoops, nets, goals, tables, chairs, signage, scorer's tables and equipment
• Break down and store equipment after events, returning every space to its standard layout
• Act as a visible, helpful point of contact for coaches, participants, renters and guests during events
• Adjust quickly to schedule changes, late requests and quick court flips between sessions

Facility upkeep

• Keep courts, lobbies, locker rooms and common areas clean, organized and event-ready at all times
• Dry mop courts before, between and after sessions to keep surfaces clean and safe
• Restock supplies and keep equipment rooms and storage areas organized
• Complete opening, closing and walkthrough checklists accurately

Identify and escalate issues

• Spot maintenance, safety and cleanliness issues during walkthroughs and events (wet spots, damaged equipment, lighting, HVAC, restrooms)
• Report and escalate issues promptly to the Operations team with clear details and photos when possible
• Follow up to make sure issues are logged and resolved
• Follow all safety procedures and support emergency protocols as needed

What You Will Bring

• Experience in facility operations, event staffing, recreation, hospitality or sports
• Familiarity with basketball, volleyball or soccer court and field setups
• High school diploma or equivalent; must be 18 or older
• MUST be available on weekends; evening and holiday shifts as events require
• Shifts vary with the event calendar; schedules are shared in advance whenever possible
• Able to stand, walk and move around for extended periods
• Able to lift, push and carry up to 50 lbs (tables, goals, equipment)

Who You Are

• Reliable: you show up on time, every time, and follow through on what you're assigned
• Quick on your feet: you think fast, stay calm under pressure and solve problems as they come up
• High standards: you notice details and take pride in a clean, well-run facility
• Service-minded: friendly, professional and helpful with athletes, families, coaches and partners
• Team player: takes direction well, communicates clearly and pitches in wherever needed

COMPENSATION $20.00 per hour

Work Environment

Works primarily at the BBTC facility but may be expected to attend games and other events on evenings, weekends and holidays. Will require you to work weekends and/or nights as needed.