Director, Operations

Director, Operations Responsibilities: Oversee Overtime Elite core functions including player scheduling, on-court operations, affiliate team management, travel, compliance and overall league management Lead, mentor and guide a team to execute day to day operational tasks pertaining to OTE; be the pain point of escalation for your team Work directly with VP, Operations to streamline processes and support the broader Arena strategy and create operational excellence Collaborate regularly with OTE stakeholders including basketball, player development, player services, league housing, marketing, brand, academics, finance, legal and others. Oversee annual OTE calendar and collaborate across Overtime to ensure there are no overlaps; oversight includes non-League events like OTE Combine, 3x3 Spring Development league, and others Oversee compliance and league administration responsibilities, including OTE eligibility and NCAA eligibility Create project timelines, budgets and decision trackers to maintain deadlines throughout project lifecycle and report status updates Manage stakeholder expectations with clear communication and project management technique Build relationships with teammates and understand the organization; lead by bringing the team together and moving in one direction; aligning their personal goals with those of the organization Skillset: People manager who finds passion in motivating, developing and leading a department Understanding of NCAA compliance and eligibility landscape Familiar with the league or sports operations landscape Prioritizes stakeholder trust and collaboration Project management experience, Agile methodology preferred Handles conflicts and encourages communication on cross-functional projects A self-starter, always looking for people and projects that could use a helping hand Attention-to-detail is critical