Qureos Mentor

National Basketball Association

<div>WORK OPTION: The NBA currently provides eligible employees the option of working remotely one day per week.
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</p><div><div><p><b>Group &amp; Position Summary
</b></p></div><div><p>The NBA&rsquo;s international offices support the league&rsquo;s strategy to grow the game of basketball globally through grassroots development, elite pathways, partnerships, and world-class programs. Based in the Middle East, this Director-level role leads Basketball Operations and Academy activities across the region, with a particular focus on the NBA Global Academy in Abu Dhabi and grassroots programming in ME . Reporting directly to the Head of Business Basketball Operations &ndash; EME, with dotted-line accountability to regional and global basketball leadership, the role provides strategic oversight and on-the-ground operational leadership delivery of the NBA Academy and elite basketball development, as well as grassroots initiative s . The position works closely with partnership teams, operators, agencies and international stakeholders to ensure programs meet NBA standards and deliver meaningful impact.<br>
</p></div><p></p><div><p><b>Major Responsibilities
</b></p></div><div><ul><li><p>Provide strategic oversight and supervision of all grassroots basketball programs in the Middle East, including Jr. NBA, camps, clinics, and facility refurbishments, in partnership with the Partnerships team.
</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>Jointly deliver approximately grassroots programming within existing partnerships and support the delivery of grassroots partnerships in FY26 alongside New Business Development.
</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>Serve as the primary on-the-ground lead for the NBA Global Academy in Abu Dhabi, supporting International Basketball Operations &ndash; Elite Basketball (NY) on program delivery .
</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>Manage partnership and relationship oversight for DCT and the NBA Global Academy operator, ensuring all contractual obligations, operational guidelines, and NBA standards are met.
</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>Act as the primary point of contact in Abu Dhabi for all matters related to the execution of the NBA Global Academy, including coordination with the NBA Academy Technical Director and key internal and external stakeholders.
</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>Lead on the ground consultation in a lign ment with the IBO Elite team to guide and make formal recommendations to DCT and the local operator on academy operations, delivery, and continuous improvement.
</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>Oversee the on-the-ground partnership with the local operator to ensure seamless onboarding and coordination with academy staff, including technical leadership, coaches, athletic performance, operations, medical, performance lifestyle, and academic teams.
</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>Coordinate with appropriate IBO staff to ensure compliance with health, safety, and player welfare management for academy participants and staff, including risk management, injury prevention, safeguarding, and educational needs.
</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>Ensure the local operator's residential and athletic facilities used by the academy meet NBA quality standards for players, coaches, and support staff.
</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>Manage local agencies responsible for planning and executing NBA Academy tournaments and events in Abu Dhabi, while maintaining relationships with sponsors, national federations, leagues, and international basketball stakeholders.<br>
</p></li></ul></div><p></p><div><p><b>Required Skills / Knowledge
</b></p></div><div><ul><li><p>Deep knowledge of basketball operations, elite player development, and grassroots programming.
</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills, with experience working across federations, institutions, and global governing bodies.
</p></li></ul></div></div><div><div><ul><li><p>Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in a matrixed, international environment with multiple reporting lines.
</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>Strong understanding of health, safety, safeguarding, and player welfare best practices in elite sport environments.
</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>Ability to provide strategic guidance while remaining closely involved in operational delivery.
</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate credibly with senior internal and external stakeholders.
</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>Strong organizational skills and attention to detail across complex programs and partnerships.
</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>Cultural awareness and experience operating in international and Middle Eastern contexts.
</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>Passion for basketball development and the NBA&rsquo;s global growth strategy.<br>
</p></li></ul></div><p></p><div><p><b>Experience Needed
</b></p></div><div><ul><li><p>8&ndash;10+ years&rsquo; relevant experience in basketball operations, elite sport programs, academies, or international sports development.
</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>Prior experience overseeing grassroots and/or elite player development programs.
</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>Experience managing institutional partnerships, operators, or governing bodies.
</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>Proven track record of operating within global or regional sports organizations.
</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>Experience working internationally, preferably within the Middle East.<br>
</p></li></ul></div><p></p><div><p><b>Educational Background Required
</b></p></div><div><ul><li><p>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree required .
</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>Advanced degree or coaching/technical qualifications in sport or athlete development preferred.<br>
</p></li></ul></div></div><p></p><p><b>Salary Range:
</b></p><p>N/A
</p><p></p><p><b>Job Posting Title:
</b></p>Director
<p></p><p>The NBA does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or any other third parties. Any unsolicited resume sent to the NBA will be considered NBA property, and the NBA will not pay a fee should it hire the subject of any unsolicited resume.
</p><p></p><p>The NBA considers applicants for all positions on the basis of merit, qualifications, and business needs, and without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, alienage or citizenship status, ancestry, marital status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
</p><p></p><p>The NBA is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace. To safeguard our employees and their families, our visitors, and the broader community from COVID-19, and in consideration of recommendations from health authorities and the NBA&rsquo;s own advisors, any individual working onsite in our New York and New Jersey offices must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The NBA will discuss accommodations for individuals who cannot be vaccinated due to a medical reason or sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance.
</p><p></p><p><b>About the NBA
</b><br>
The National Basketball Association (NBA) is a global sports and media organization with the mission to inspire and connect people everywhere through the power of basketball. Built around five professional sports leagues: the NBA, WNBA, NBA G League, NBA 2K League and Basketball Africa League, the NBA has established a major international presence with games and programming available in 215 countries and territories in more than 50 languages, and merchandise for sale in more than 200 countries and territories on all seven continents. NBA rosters at the start of the 2021-22 season featured a record 121 international players from 40 countries. NBA Digital&rsquo;s assets include NBA TV, NBA.com, the NBA App and NBA League Pass. The NBA has created one of the largest social media communities in the world, with 2.1 billion likes and followers globally across all league, team, and player platforms. Through NBA Cares, the league addresses important social issues by working with internationally recognized youth-serving organizations that support education, youth and family development, and health-related causes.</p></div>

Basketball Operations Academy Lead - Middle East

<div>WORK OPTION: In Office
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</p><p>This position is within a unionized bargaining unit and union membership will be required. Assignment end dates are tentative and subject to change.
</p><p></p><p><b>Position Summary:
</b></p><p>The Production Trainee (Library) works within the tape library and robot room and performs extensive archival searches, manages library asset data, assists with physical tape organization and off-site tape retrieval in addition to supporting the digitization of physical assets.
</p><p></p><p><b>Major Responsibilities:
</b></p><ul><li><p>Perform extensive tape library searches
</p></li><li><p>Manage library asset data in addition to physical tape organization
</p></li><li><p>Assist with off-site storage and tape retrieval
</p></li><li><p>Support the process of digitizing physical assets for the content archive
</p></li><li><p>Willingness to work nights and/or weekends when necessary
</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Required Skills/Knowledge:
</b></p><ul><li><p>Superior level of basketball and historical knowledge
</p></li><li><p>Strong computer and technical skills, particularly within Microsoft Excel
</p></li><li><p>Excellent written and oral communication skills, as well as active listening skills
</p></li><li><p>Precise and detail-oriented approach to all tasks
</p></li><li><p>Excellent organizational skills
</p></li><li><p>Ability to multi-task
</p></li><li><p>Must display a passion for the history of basketball
</p></li><li><p>Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets skills and demonstrated experience with data structures, reporting, and formula functions is a plus
</p></li><li><p>Knowledge of Adobe Premiere a plus
</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Educational Background:
</b></p><p>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree required
</p><p></p><p><b>Salary Range:
</b></p><div>$22.43/hr
</div><p></p><p><b>Job Posting Title:
</b></p>Project
<p></p><p>Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in Union-sponsored employee benefit programs that include medical, dental, vision, disability, and group term life insurance, dependent care assistance, and a 401(k) retirement plan.
</p><p></p><p>We Consider Applicants For All Positions On The Basis Of Merit, Qualifications And Business Needs, And Without Regard To Race, Color, National Origin, Religion, Sex, Gender Identity, Age, Disability, Alienage Or Citizenship Status, Ancestry, Marital Status, Creed, Genetic Predisposition Or Carrier Status, Sexual Orientation, Veteran Status, Familial Status, Status As A Victim Of Domestic Violence Or Any Other Status Or Characteristic Protected By Applicable Federal, State, Or Local Law.
</p><p></p><p>The NBA is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace. To safeguard our employees and their families, our visitors, and the broader community from COVID-19, and in consideration of recommendations from health authorities and the NBA&rsquo;s own advisors, any individual working onsite in our New York and New Jersey offices must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The NBA will discuss accommodations for individuals who cannot be vaccinated due to a medical reason or sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance.
</p><p></p><p><b>About the NBA
</b></p><p>The National Basketball Association (NBA) is a global sports and media organization with the mission to inspire and connect people everywhere through the power of basketball. Built around five professional sports leagues: the NBA, WNBA, NBA G League, NBA 2K League and Basketball Africa League, the NBA has established a major international presence with games and programming available in 214 countries and territories in 60 languages, and merchandise for sale in more than 200 countries and territories on all seven continents. NBA rosters at the start of the 2024-25 season featured a record-tying 125 international players from a record-tying 43 countries. NBA Digital&rsquo;s assets include NBA TV, NBA.com, the NBA App and NBA League Pass. The NBA has created one of the largest social media communities in the world, with more than 2.3 billion likes and followers globally across all leagues, team and player platforms. NBA Cares, the NBA&rsquo;s global social responsibility platform, partners with renowned community-based organizations around the world to address important social issues in the areas of education, inclusion, youth and family development, and health and wellness.</p></div>

Production Trainee - Library

<div>WORK OPTION: In Office
<p>_________________
</p><div><div><p>This is a temporary position with an expected duration not to exceed (10) months.<br>
</p></div><p></p><div><p>This job posting is for candidate pipeline purposes and is not an active hiring opportunity. By submitting your application, you are expressing interest in potential future Project Employee openings within the Photo Management team. We will keep your information on file and may contact you if a suitable position becomes available.<br>
</p></div><p></p><div><p><b>Position Summary:
</b></p></div><div><p>This position will be responsible for digital photo editing using photo software to caption, color correct, and crop photos.<br>
</p></div><p></p><div><p><b>Major Responsibilities:
</b></p></div><div><ul><li><p>Editing raw take of a photographer&rsquo;s game action, selecting the most compelling and high-quality shots that capture key moments and tell a cohesive visual story.
</p></li><li><p>Captioning images in accordance with a defined editorial style guide. Ensuring accuracy in player identification, game context, and metadata tagging to support searchability and archival standards.
</p></li><li><p>Performing cropping, color correction, and exposure adjustments if necessary. Maintaining visual consistency and upholding brand standards across all published content.
</p></li></ul></div><p></p><div><p><b>Required Skills/Knowledge:
</b></p></div><div><ul><li><p>Photoshop CS 5
</p></li><li><p>Photoware Photo Station v.7
</p></li><li><p>Photo Mechanic 4.6
</p></li><li><p>Exceptional knowledge of NBA players and the game of basketball
</p></li></ul></div></div><p></p><div><p><b>Education Background:
</b></p></div><div><p>Bachelor's Degree preferred
</p></div><p></p><p><b>Salary Range:
</b></p><div><div><p>$23/hr
</p></div></div><p></p><p><b>Job Posting Title:
</b></p>Project
<p></p><p>Employees and/or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs: medical; short-term disability; mental health coaching/therapy; and sick time.
</p><p></p><p><b>Eligibility Note </b>: Not all positions are eligible for these benefits; eligibility may vary by role.
</p><p></p><p>We Consider Applicants For All Positions On The Basis Of Merit, Qualifications And Business Needs, And Without Regard To Race, Color, National Origin, Religion, Sex, Gender Identity, Age, Disability, Alienage Or Citizenship Status, Ancestry, Marital Status, Creed, Genetic Predisposition Or Carrier Status, Sexual Orientation, Veteran Status, Familial Status, Status As A Victim Of Domestic Violence Or Any Other Status Or Characteristic Protected By Applicable Federal, State, Or Local Law.
</p><p></p><p>The NBA is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace. To safeguard our employees and their families, our visitors, and the broader community from COVID-19, and in consideration of recommendations from health authorities and the NBA&rsquo;s own advisors, any individual working onsite in our New York and New Jersey offices must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The NBA will discuss accommodations for individuals who cannot be vaccinated due to a medical reason or sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance.
</p><p></p><p><b>About the NBA
</b></p><p>The National Basketball Association (NBA) is a global sports and media organization with the mission to inspire and connect people everywhere through the power of basketball. Built around five professional sports leagues: the NBA, WNBA, NBA G League, NBA 2K League and Basketball Africa League, the NBA has established a major international presence with games and programming available in 214 countries and territories in 60 languages, and merchandise for sale in more than 200 countries and territories on all seven continents. NBA rosters at the start of the 2024-25 season featured a record-tying 125 international players from a record-tying 43 countries. NBA Digital&rsquo;s assets include NBA TV, NBA.com, the NBA App and NBA League Pass. The NBA has created one of the largest social media communities in the world, with more than 2.3 billion likes and followers globally across all leagues, team and player platforms. NBA Cares, the NBA&rsquo;s global social responsibility platform, partners with renowned community-based organizations around the world to address important social issues in the areas of education, inclusion, youth and family development, and health and wellness.</p></div>

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Basketball Operations Academy Lead - Middle East

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