Operations Associate

Operations Associate FIBA, with global headquarters in Mies/VD Switzerland, is the world governing body of basketball and an independent association formed by 212 National Basketball Federations throughout the world. FIBA has a truly global reach with five Regional Offices worldwide to support National Federations in their efforts to develop Basketball on the ground. FIBA is a non-profit organisation and recognised as the ultimate authority in basketball by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). The Basketball Champions Leagues is a professional pan European Basketball Competitions created and managed by FIBA since 2016. The Operations Associate will join a team of 12 and report to the Senior Operations Manager. The Operations Associate plays a key role in supporting season readiness, event delivery, and club facing operational processes across the competition lifecycle. This role provides both administrative and operational support to ensure efficient workflows and high-quality execution. A hands-on, high-impact role at the heart of competition operations — driving smooth season delivery, elevating club experience, and powering flawless event execution. 1 - Key Responsibilities / Competition Cycle Season Preparation & Operational Readiness

Game Day Operations

2 – Key Responsibilities / Major Events & Final Stages (Final Four, Intercontinental Cup, Qualifiers, Youth BCL) Event Coordination

Team Services

• Support the end-to-end season preparation process.
• Guide clubs through the Registration Platform, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Administer VM-related documentation, including contracts and additional required forms.
• Boost the quality and efficiency of workshops through proactive logistical support.
• Provide organizational and administrative support on TV Operations delivery.
• Refresh and maintain all competition documentationand manuals.
• Be on the front line of game day operations, ensuring everything runs like clockwork.
• Support sponsorship implementation, including monitoring and reporting of on-site assets.
• Participate in club visits to strengthen relationships and support operational excellence.
• Play a central role in the coordination and delivery of marquee events.
• Act as a key point of contact for the Host, ensuring alignment across all operations.
• Organize site visits, prepare insightful reports, and track action items.
• Support the full spectrum of ticketing and accreditation processes.
• Organize staff logistics , including transportation, accommodation, and meals.
• Provide operational support for ticketing and accreditation processes .
• Serve as the operational backbone for participating teams throughout their journey.
• Coordinate team site visits and operational inspections.
• Manage all touchpoints related to accommodation, ticketing, and accreditation.
• Deploy team activations that enhance engagement and elevate the competition experience jpidae77617jt jpit0625jt jpiy26jt