Video Coordinator

This is a Full Time Job


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

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as a Video Coordinator with the Phoenix Suns Basketball Operations Department. As Video Coordinator, you will play a crucial role contributing to on-court Player Development and film analysts needs within the Suns Basketball Operations Department. This position will be responsible for supporting coaching staff and front office staff with video needs regarding past games, upcoming opponents, potential draft picks, and free agents. This role will focus heavily on breaking down, editing and synthesizing video of upcoming opponents for game presentation, of Suns' games for evaluation, and providing video to players for development and study. This role includes significant team travel during the NBA season and varying work hours (early mornings, late evenings) depending on game schedule and team needs.

What Will You Do:
• Breakdown video of upcoming Suns' opponents for the coaching staff.
• Code Suns' games for specific actions and results.
• Create edits for the coaching staff to be shown to the team while preparing for a game.
• Create edits for the coaching staff to be shown to the team postgame.
• Assist coaching staff in compiling scouting reports for upcoming opponents.
• Catalog the season's practice plans, game reports, and game for archives.
• Share video of home games to officials, visiting team, and Suns' personnel.
• Conduct thorough basketball-related research.
• Curious and motivated to learn, focused on gaining broad knowledge and skill-building.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.

What We Need From Our Video Coordinator:
• A minimum of 4 years post-study experience with a basketball staff coaching athletes, with a deep understanding of the demands and challenges they face.
• Previous playing experience at the professional or collegiate level in a highly competitive institution or sports team preferred
• Advanced knowledge/proficiency of Hudl, Sportscode and Synergy video editing software. Other coding software skills are preferable.
• Must be able to work under strict deadlines and in a high-pressure environment.
• Must be technology savvy, especially with video-related technology, but apple/MacBook software proficiency.
• Must have advanced knowledge of basketball, including terminology, basic strategy, and the NBA.
• Experience running queries and reporting functions with Second Spectrum in a timely manner.
• Experience with data visualization, analysis and report writing.
• Strong communication skills and must demonstrate a high level of confidentiality and integrity.
• Candidates must possess a collaborative, team-oriented character traits with high attention to detail.
• Must be able to take initiative on work assignments, player/coach needs and possess be a self-starter, and work with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to problem solve and prioritize based on organizational experiences.
• College degree preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with athletes, coaches, and other healthcare professionals.
• Ability to adapt and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic sports environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail to maintain accurate records and manage multiple responsibilities.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying up to date with technology/editing needs.

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.
• Flexible schedule to include weekends, evenings, and some holidays to meet business needs
• Ability to rebounds, pass, play, stand, walk, sit for various periods of time
• Ability to participate in team travel
• This position works mainly indoors, removed from extreme weather; exposure to weather is <5%
• Must be able to carry on a conversation both on the phone and in-person
• Ability to Read, Write & Speak in English
• Wide range of fulltime benefit options including
• Medical, Dental and Vision coverages
• Life and Disability options
• Vacation, sick and holiday leave programs
• In-arena work requirements with the potential of hybrid schedules based on each role and department.
• Visit out Culture page 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