Coordinator, Sports Operations

Named one of Sports Business Journal's Best Places to Work in Sports (2024), Front Office Sports' Most Impactful Sports Organizations (2024), Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies (2023), Athletes Unlimited is a new model of pro sports, where athletes are decision-makers and individual players are champions of team sports. Athletes Unlimited owns and operates professional women’s softball, volleyball, and basketball leagues featuring world-class competition and fan experience and stands out as an organization driven by the athletes that play in the leagues.  Athletes Unlimited is the first professional sports league to be organized as a Public Benefit Corporation.

We change the game with faster play, and new team rosters every week, delivering thrilling entertainment in which every moment counts. We provide our team of enthusiastic, collaborative innovators with a next-generation workplace with unlimited PTO, competitive health insurance, professional development opportunities, and more so that we can build the future of professional sports. Are you Unlimited?

Athletes Unlimited is looking for a Coordinator, Sports Operations to help in the successful execution of each of our seasons, with primary support of AU Pro Sports (Pro Basketball and Volleyball) and secondary support of Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL). The Coordinator will oversee administrative responsibilities while supporting the operational functions of the Sports Operations team. This position is full-time, remote, and reports to the Senior Director, Sports Operations.

Responsibilities

Practice and Game Day Logistics 

• Arrange and manage AU Pro Sports staff and athlete travel (flights, hotels/housing, rooming lists, rental cars), and resolve any issues that may arise  
• Communicate with our Travel Agent (Tzell Travel) to secure all flight needs for athletes and staff during the AU Pro Sports seasons
• Collaborate with event vendors to develop and deliver seasonal staff guides that help new team members adjust to working in-market

Staff Support Responsibilities

• Oversee and execute the athlete onboarding process during seasons for arrivals and departures
• Help manage the Teamworks platform for players, AU staff, contracted staff, and seasonal operations staff
• Facilitate and document player appearance request process
• Support the Staff Care Coordinator with various in-market events and responsibilities
• Assist in recruiting, onboarding, training, scheduling, and monitoring of Seasonal Operations Staff for all seasons, utilizing Teamworks when possible 
• Assist SVP and Director of Sports Operations with project management and special events as needed
• Assist with load-in and load-out during seasons in league locations, as needed
• Communicate and collaborate with staff in AU function areas to bridge sports operations’ and other departments’ needs

• 1-3 years of experience
• Team player with a positive and get it done attitude is a must
• Solid understanding of travel policies and budgets
• Ability to work across departments and build relationships to help achieve outcomes
• Effective time management, organizational, and problem-solving skills with an eye for detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, and ability to manage spreadsheets and other databases
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 30% each season (4 seasons total)
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends when needed
• Legal authorization to work in the United States

This role is full-time, remote, and is compensated at a range of $45,000 to $50,000 annually. While this is the intended range, the actual compensation may vary based on several factors including but not limited to qualifications, skills, and geographic location of the position. We anticipate the highest end of the range will be reserved for those who exceed the hiring committee’s expectations on all measures of the evaluation process. In addition, Athletes Unlimited is proud to offer comprehensive benefits and perks to all of our full-time employees, including:

• Competitive health, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Generous 401(k) company match
• Wellness and Development benefit
• Caregiving benefit
• Unlimited paid time off as well as company holidays

OUR DEI STATEMENT

As a company, we share a vision to change the world for the better and believe in the power of sports to tear down barriers. We will ‘Be Unlimited’ in our pursuit to intentionally create an environment where every individual can be their authentic self.

Research shows that women, trans, non-binary folks, and BIPOC are less likely to apply for a job unless they believe they meet every single one of the qualifications. We strongly encourage you to apply even if your background is non-traditional or you might not meet every one of the qualifications described.

Athletes Unlimited is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in its hiring process based on race, religion, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender expression, pregnancy status, parental status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.