Iowa Ball Crew Member

About the role

We understand that to win championships, it starts with the people. We’re all teammates with a united focus on fostering an inclusive winning culture that empowers, values and recognizes each other. Because working together is how we do what’s right for the communities we live, work and play in. It’s how we innovate, learn and grow as individuals and as a group. And it’s how we elevate lives through the power of basketball.

The Iowa Wolves are seeking Ball Crew/Bench Attendants to join our fast-paced environment on game days and nights to ensure all team needs are met. Individuals in this position will be responsible for assisting the basketball operations department (home team and visiting team coaching and training staffs) pre-game, during the game and post-game with a variety of duties on the court and in the locker room. Position duration is mid‑October through mid‑April each season. Must be a minimum age of 16 to participate as a paid staff member. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background check.

Responsibilities

• Assist training and basketball staff in preparing for all game‑day needs and equipment (locker room setup, bench supplies, towels, Gatorade, water, etc.)
• Rebound for players (home and visiting team) during team warm‑ups; provide additional assistance in warmups as requested by each team’s coaching or training staff
• Mop court during game play and/or assist during timeouts as needed delivering towels and water or Gatorade to players as needed
• Maintain inventory of required courtside items & anticipate additional needs in advance – Gatorade towels, Gatorade, hot packs, etc.
• Support staff with clean‑up and storage duties at conclusion of each game, including the clean‑up and storage of all home team, visiting team and game officials locker room equipment & supplies
• Assist with team laundry during and after games
• Other duties as assigned during each game

Requirements

• Minimum age of 16
• Successful completion of background check
• Reliable transportation
• Consistent attendance
• Ability to work a minimum of 18 of the team’s 24 regular season home games (preferably all)
• Available to work 5+ hours per home game, arriving 2.5 hours before tip‑off and departing roughly 30 minutes after the conclusion of the game (or once duties are completed)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong verbal communication skills required
• Highly organized and attentive to details
• Ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to work well on a team and independently
• Outgoing personality
• Ability to multi‑task
• Professionalism, judgment, and maturity in handling confidential matters

Benefits

• Game uniform provided
• Game day meal provided
• Complimentary parking provided

Pay

$16.00 per hour

Schedule

Must be able to work a minimum of 18 of the team’s 24 regular season home games to be considered, preferably all home games. Available to work 5+ hours per home game, arriving 2.5 hours before tip‑off and departing roughly 30 minutes after the conclusion of the game OR once all assigned duties have been completed. Monday‑Thursday – 6:30pm tip off – expected arrival 4:00pm. Friday‑Saturday – 7:00pm tip off – expected arrival 4:30pm. Sunday games – 3pm tip off – expected arrival 12:30pm. Additional game times may vary.

Working Conditions

This job operates during Iowa Wolves home games. Work is both sedentary and active in nature. The position operates out of a sports arena. The working environment is generally favorable; however, the noise level is loud during events. During events work is generally performed on the main court, in locker rooms and laundry facilities. Must be comfortable working in large crowds and/or enclosed spaces. May be exposed to outside elements. Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds as needed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.