Athletes Unlimited

Manager, Team Operations – Seasonal

Athletes Unlimited

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: DurhamIllinoisNorth CarolinaUnited States

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Salary

💰 $18,750 per season

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About the role

  • Lead athlete and team administration and communications, serving as the Teamworks administrator, managing proactive communication channels, and acting as an after-hours point of contact for athlete and staff needs
  • Organize and execute all team travel elements, including detailed itineraries, rental car coordination, hotel room blocks, meeting rooms, catering and team meals, and practice/game-day logistics
  • Support team logistics as requested by coaching and support staff, serving as a liaison to the venue, hotel, and other departments to execute logistics related to practice and game day needs, meeting spaces, film sessions, laundry, equipment, strength & conditioning, housekeeping and security
  • Collaborate with coaching and support staff to create meaningful team outings and surprise-and-delight experiences and thoughtful touches throughout the season
  • Provide athlete and staff family support, including pass list management, arrivals/departures, and related logistics
  • Serve as visiting team coordinator, managing practice/BP needs for home and away team needs, film and meeting space, locker rooms, laundry, parking, and access
  • Source and manage supplemental on-site support staff (BP catchers, on-field assistants) to ensure smooth team operations

Requirements

  • 3-5 years of progressive experience in team operations, league operations, or event logistics, ideally within professional or collegiate sports
  • Passion for women’s sports and mission-driven, player-centric innovation
  • Prior experience working in sports, live events with diverse logistics or high pressure support roles
  • Operate through an empathetic lens to help meet needs of teams, colleagues, and athletes
  • Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
  • Expertise in travel coordination, event operations, and logistics planning
  • Familiarity with operations platforms (e.g., Teamworks, Perk) and standard business tools (Google Suite) is preferred
  • Ability to work weekends, holidays, and non-traditional hours when in season
  • Available to travel with AUSL assigned team and live/work in market the season
  • Travel to 10-Day Spring Training prior to the beginning of season
  • Strong preference for candidates based in the following cities:
  • - Durham, NC
  • - Oklahoma City, OK
  • - Portland/Hillsboro, OR
  • - Rosemont, IL
  • - Round Rock, TX
  • - Salt Lake City, UT
  • Legal authorization to work in the United States
  • Contract dates: April 20, 2026-July 31, 2026
Benefits
  • $1,250/week (x 15 weeks) = $18,750/season
  • Traditional employee benefits such as health insurance, paid time off, and retirement plans are not included.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
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