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Application Deadline Ended
Apply by Ended 1/30/2024
Location
San Diego, CA, USA
Job Description
The Player Logistics Manager will be responsible for the operational management and execution of First-Team logistics and leading and developing a Player Experience Program to provide structured care, support, and off-field educational development pathways for each athlete. Depending upon experience and other qualifications listed below, this full-time position pays an estimated annual salary of $60,000 - $70,000. Dive in, check out the details below; if it sounds like you and something you’re interested in, we encourage you to apply.
ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead the initiation, development, and execution of programs and resources ensuring that off-field support is structured and coordinated for athletes and their families.
- Design, develop, and implement a player onboarding process for newly acquired players into the club as well as supporting current players and their families to ensure a comfortable acclimation into the environment.
- Organize and coordinate first team scheduling needs in conjunction with the Sporting Staff that includes daily meal planning, meetings, and team travel accommodations.
- Manage the operational execution needed by players including relocation planning, temporary and long-term housing, moving, shipping and transportation.
- Mentor and oversee youth professionals by leading the design of their educational and life skills development pathways
- Be the principle point of contact for player community, sponsorship, and partnership appearances, fulfilling relevant payment in accordance with the club, NWSL and CBA guidelines.
- Source accommodations, cars, schools, language lessons, phones, visas, bank accounts, social security numbers, state ID’s – the basic operational functions needed for athletes.
- Prepare and execute team culture activities, individual achievements, milestone celebrations.
- Create and develop relationships, resources, and opportunities for players to explore for life after fútbol.
- At all times, maintain a professional relationship with players, trailists, employees, fans, and external partners or vendors.
- Other duties assigned as business needs evolve.
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Qualifications Required
- Bachelor’s Degree, required.
- 2+ years related work experience on a professional/collegiate sports team and/or hospitality and education background, required.
- Comprehensive understanding of all current league rules and regulations, including the CBA (Collective Bargaining Agreement).
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, games, and events outside of traditional business hours.
- Professional, positive, and proactive problem solver.
- Energetic, team player with an entrepreneurial mindset with a desire and ability to take on responsibilities in a fast-paced, start-up environment.
- Experience working with international players and staff
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to analyze and solve complex problems.
- Approachable, warm, and friendly relationship builder, trusthworthy, and credible.
- Basic proficiency in all Microsoft Office Programs
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