Manager, Basketball Logistics & Travel Operations

This is a Full Time Job

Job Title: Manager, Basketball Logistics and Travel Operations

Department: Basketball Operations

Reports to: Chief of Staff, Basketball Operations

Position Summary: The primary responsibility of the Manager, Basketball Logistics & Travel Operations is to ensure the Los Angeles Lakers and South Bay Lakers players and team staff have a seamless logistics and travel experience while on the road. This position handles all aspects of team travel, including flights, hotels, ground transportation, and per diem for the preseason, regular season, and postseason. Additionally, the Manager, Basketball Logistics and Travel Operations arranges for other travel such as travel related to pre-draft and free agent workouts and Summer League. This role may travel at times with the team and serves as a liaison to the NBA for basketball-related travel items.

Essential Functions (Duties & Responsibilities):

LAKERS TEAM TRAVEL
• Handle season itineraries, flight schedules, flight manifests, buses, and rooming lists
• Negotiate road hotel contracts for regular season and playoffs; serve as liaison between the team and hotel should any issues arise while on the road and serve as main point of contact for local hotels
• Schedule team buses and other ground transportation needs, including for player physicals
• Submit per diem requests and returns through Accounting; submit hotel menus for team meals on the road in coordination with Head Strength & Conditioning Coach, Team Chef, and Team Dietician
• Handle travel related to free agent workouts, player workouts, and Summer League, including booking flights, hotels, and ground transportation
• Arrange team personnel travel for events such as All-Star, Combine, California Classic, and Summer League
• Assist in facilitating relocation for players and coaches, when needed

SOUTH BAY LAKERS TEAM TRAVEL
• Coordinate housing for players and coaches, including negotiating pricing with hotels and overseeing housing reservations and room assignments
• Book commercial group flights for regular season and playoffs and individual player flights for training camp or other special circumstances as needed throughout the season
• Handle team bus arrangements, including hiring and scheduling driver(s) and related insurance needs
• Provide visiting team accommodations and in-market transportation

OTHER
• Serve as NBA Travel Coordinator contact
• Reconcile hotel bills, travel-related invoices, and corporate card statements
• Be available to assist in travel needs that arise last minute

Education
(Required/preferred): Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Previous experience:
• A minimum of three (3) years working in a professional sports logistics or as a travel coordinator, executive assistant, or travel agent
• Experience working with NBA teams or collegiate basketball teams, or experience in sports and entertainment with high-profile clients, celebrities, VIPs, and/or professional athletes preferred

Technology Capabilities:

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)

Knowledge, skills, abilities:
• Extreme attention to detail, must be thorough and highly organized
• Ability to think critically, prioritize, and multi-task under the pressure of deadlines
• Reliable, accessible, responsive, and flexible team player, both within department and across the organization
• Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to build and cultivate professional relationships
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to act with the utmost discretion and professionalism, must have uncompromised ability to protect confidentiality/privacy of others

Physical Demands: Ability to lift 25 lbs.

Location: El Segundo (offices M-F), and other occasional off-site events

Travel: Potential travel with team on the road and other occasional travel (25%-50%)

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.