GAME NIGHT STAT CREW STATISTICIAN

Basketball Communications

Footprint Center

Phoenix, Arizona

Job Summary:

Suns Legacy Partners includes several companies and many different departments that support the Phoenix Suns, Phoenix Mercury and Footprint Center.

Would you like to win championships and create sustained success? Suns Legacy Partners is looking for individuals that are committed to pursuing excellence and be part of creating memorable experiences.

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as a Game Night Stat Crew Statistician with the Basketball Communications Department. This position will be responsible for comprise a crew that records all the on-court statistics of a game into the NBA’s NGSS system to generate the official box score. The four-person crew works in unison to call and input the action into the group of touch screen computers. Individuals need to both understand basketball and be technically savvy. This is a part-time, game-night position.

What You Will Do:

• Work with crew for pre-game input of appropriate game info
• Communicate with the NBA and NGSS Help Desk
• Input all stats and info throughout the game
• Validate stats with NGSS program and official scorer throughout game to ensure accuracy
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance

What We Need From Our Teammate:

• Advanced understanding of the game of basketball and its statistics
• Technically savvy with computers and understanding computer systems
• Must be able to effectively communicate with fellow members of stat crew
• Must familiarize self with NBA Statisticians Manual
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment
• Must conduct self in a professional and objective manner
• Must be able to take direction and apply directions quickly and effectively

Education and Experience:

• Required previous experience working on a stat crew for basketball or another fast-paced sport on the professional or collegiate level

Additional Eligibility Requirements:

• Must pass a background check conducted by the NBA
• Specific positions (e.g. stat inputter) on the stats crew may be required to participate in NBA-led training on the stats software used

What You Can Expect:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by a teammate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to work nights, weekends and occasional holidays as the NBA schedule dictates
• Indoor work
• Must be able to work in large, condensed crowds with loud and sudden noises
• Vision and hearing requirements
• Ability to Read, Write & Speak in English
• Perks:
  • Discounts at Fanatics Team Shop
  • Tickets available for Phoenix Mercury and Rattlers games
• Visit our Culture page to learn more about our culture and work environment

Suns Legacy Partners, LLC. is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

For questions about this career opportunity, please contact our People & Culture Recruiting team at SLPrecruiting@suns.com