What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of League Operations - RCX Sports Foundation position at RCX Sports Foundation?
Director of League Operations - RCX Sports Foundation
The RCX Sports Foundation works to develop, promote, and implement diversity and inclusion in youth sports as the non-profit arm of RCX Sports. The foundation focuses on expanding youth sports opportunities so all children can experience athletics in a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment. No child’s circumstance in life should ever keep them from the lifelong benefits of sports. Sports for all.
As the Director, League Operations you will oversee all operational aspects of the RCX Sports Foundation Leagues while also expanding the RCX Sports Foundation’s league offerings within the leagues we operate. You'll be a product expert on all RCX Sports Foundation initiatives and partner with professional leagues, and league staff, to provide exciting opportunities for all children to play youth sports.
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Job Responsibilities:
- Operational Leadership: Oversee and support League Operations and Customer Service Managers and coordinators in all aspects of the RCX Sports Foundation Leagues, ensuring efficient and effective operations.
- Participation Strategy: Develop and implement strategic initiatives to enhance participation and foster a positive experience for all youth athletes and their families.
- League Operations Process Design: Design and implement processes to develop league schedules, manage registrations, and ensure compliance with safety regulations and organizational policies
- Multi-Sport Program Launch: Guide the introduction of new sport properties, including NHL Street, Jr. NBA, and USTA programs, ensuring successful implementation.
- Cross-functional Collaboration: Regularly engage with cross-functional partners and provide insights on league operations best practices to enhance offerings through collaborative meetings and streamlined processes.
- Strategic Planning: Formulate strategic growth plans for the leagues, identifying opportunities to expand into other sport properties.
- Budget Adherence: Support Foundation leadership in evaluating financial forecasts, tracking expenditures, and identifying cost-saving opportunities while upholding a high standard of quality and effectiveness. Collaborate with the finance team and other departments to ensure accurate reporting and adherence to budgetary constraints. Provide regular updates on budget status and variances to senior leadership
- Team Performance: Monitor team performance metrics and implement improvement strategies as needed to drive organizational success. Mentor and provide guidance to direct reports and indirect reports
- Team Culture Development: Create a positive group culture that fosters high performance, efficient processes, and professional development.
- Continuous Improvement: Foster a culture of continuous improvement by soliciting feedback from team members and stakeholders. Implement best practices in team management and goal execution, driving innovation in processes and strategies.
What you’ll bring:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university (Sports Management degree or similar preferred)
- At least 6 years of prior professional experience in the sports industry or closely related field and prior leadership experience training and developing direct reports
- Demonstrated ability to develop and foster key relationships with current and prospective clients
- Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills and ability to build authentic, collaborative relationships with internal and external partners
- Initiative-taking and driven professional mindset with a passion for the enhancement of youth sports across the country
- Proven track record of designing creative solutions and proactively addressing issues that arise during the workday
- Passion for collaboratively working in a team environment
- Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, G-Suite: Google Sheets, Slides and Docs,
More about the role:
- Travel: Up to 15% of the time.
- Work Schedule: Full-Time Monday-Friday with some weekends required.
- Compensation Structure: This position is a Full-Time Salaried position, paid semi-monthly and is eligible to receive a discretionary annual bonus based on employee and Foundation performance.
- Location: Hyrbid - Roswell, GA
- Reports to: Managing Director – RCX Sports Foundation
- Supervisory Responsibilities: This position will oversee full-time direct reports
What’s in it for you:
- Stay Healthy: Enroll in comprehensive benefits & insurance plans with no waiting period.
- Be Well: Expense up to $65 per month for health & wellness.
- Maximize Savings: Contribute to your 401k retirement savings with company matching.
- Be Comfortable: Enjoy a relaxed casual dress code.
- Take Time: Enjoy paid parental leave to bond with & care for a newborn or newly adopted child.
- Stay Connected: Work equipment (laptop and monitor) provided by RCX Sports plus, expense up to $350 towards the purchase of a personal use laptop, tablet, or computer.
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.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
RCX Sports is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and team members without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, citizenship, veteran status, genetic information or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law. We will provide reasonable accommodations when necessary for team members and applicants with disabilities or handicaps, provided the individual is otherwise qualified to perform the essential functions of the job. Likewise, RCX Sports will comply with all legal requirements relating to accommodating religious beliefs and practices. If you believe that you require an accommodation, please contact Human Resources.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
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