Program Associate Jobs in Shawnee, OK (NOW HIRING)

Bring your leadership to our Thunder Youth Basketball Programs team and help create a fun and inspiring environment for learning at youth basketball camps across the state. Our program challenges participants, ages 6-16, to make a positive impact in their communities. Using basketball as a platform, we cultivate a lifelong passion for the game while helping participants build leadership skills and confidence. As an associate, you will co-lead on-court activities and assist the Youth Programs Coordinator with all aspects of camp coordination, including pre-event preparation, on-site setup and execution, and post-event follow-up.

In this role you will:

• Co-lead on-court activities for multi-day and one-day youth basketball camps and community clinics, including speaking to participants and maintaining program standards throughout the duration of camp

• Assist the Youth Programs Coordinator with event logistics for camps, clinics, and other programs as needed

• Prepare and manage travel logistics, including transportation, equipment transfers, event overviews, and serving as liaison with event facilities

• Organize camp and event registration and logistics, identifying opportunities to improve processes

• Support inventory management for program assets, including ordering projections

• Manage reporting platforms for camp registrations and check-in processes

• Build strong connections with staff and participants to provide an engaging and enjoyable development experience

• Serve as a role model through positive attitude, respectful communication, professional appearance, and a strong work ethic

• Lead and manage first-aid protocols on-site for all program events

• Collaborate with the team to promote a safe, fun, and supportive environment aligned with the Thunder’s Youth Basketball mission

• Foster skill development, teamwork, collaboration, and character-building in participants through effective coaching and mentorship

• Uphold ethical and professional behavior with participants, families, team members, leadership, and facility partners, reflecting the Thunder’s core values

• Ensure participant welfare and resolve participant-related issues through clear and consistent communication with supervisors

• Perform other duties as assigned

What you’ll bring to the role:

• Must be at least 18 years of age

• Proficient in Excel and eager to learn additional programs

• Motivated self-starter with the ability to complete tasks independently and as part of a team

• Strong attention to detail with excellent listening skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage with children ages 6-14

• Coaching or playing experience is a plus

• CPR/AED certification is preferred

Additional details:

This is a part-time hourly position reporting to the Youth Programs Coordinator. The work schedule includes evenings, weekends, and holidays throughout the season. The primary work location is the Thunder corporate office at Paycom Center in downtown Oklahoma City, with some events requiring travel throughout Oklahoma. Events may take place in both indoor and outdoor venues with varying temperatures. A valid driver’s license, proof of insurance, and reliable transportation are required. Physical demands include lifting up to 50 pounds, bending, packing, navigating stairs, and performing basketball drills.

The Thunder recognizes that teams with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills make a stronger company. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the Thunder organization considers applicants fairly on the basis of qualifications, experience and business needs and provides equal opportunity regardless of race, color, age, sex, ancestry, ethnicity, national origin, religion, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. Applicants are considered regardless of past legal system involvement, based upon the needs of the role, nature of and recency of legal history. The Thunder is committed to a welcoming and inclusive environment for all employees through its RAVE culture – Respect and Value Everyone.