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TheMasonGroup · 3 weeks ago

Director, Football Operations (Youth)

TheMasonGroup is a youth sports organization seeking a high-energy, hands-on Senior Director of Football Operations to lead and scale all Flag Football programming. This role involves driving program performance, operational consistency, and staff leadership across multiple regional locations while ensuring a top-tier experience for athletes, families, coaches, and volunteers.

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Responsibilities

Lead the vision, strategy, and execution for all Football programs
Align program initiatives with the organization’s long-term growth strategy
Develop seasonal and annual operating plans, including expansion into new markets
Oversee registration, scheduling, staffing, logistics, equipment, and game-day execution
Ensure on-time season launches, full staffing, and consistent program standards
Build and optimize SOPs, workflows, systems, and operational infrastructure
Manage and mentor Directors, Site Leads, referees, and operational staff
Recruit, train, and retain high-performing leaders and volunteers
Foster a culture of accountability, communication, and continuous improvement
Assist on recruitment, onboarding, and retention processes
Support leaders with training, performance management, and conflict resolution
Own the end-to-end customer experience for athletes and parents
Resolve escalated issues with professionalism and fairness
Drive retention, satisfaction, and brand reputation
Help evaluate and support new locations, partnerships, and program offerings
Build scalable systems that support growth without compromising quality

Qualification

Youth sports leadershipMulti-site operationsProgram managementOperational acumenFinancial acumenStrategic acumenTeam leadershipHands-on leadershipCustomer experienceTechnology proficiencyEquipment managementVolunteer managementEvent managementData trackingSchedulingLogistics managementStaff developmentConflict resolutionCommunication skills

Required

7+ years of experience in youth sports leadership, multi-site operations, or program management
Proven team leadership and staff development experience
Strong operational, strategic, and financial acumen
Comfortable with hands-on, physical work in outdoor sports environments
Availability for evenings and weekends during active seasons

Preferred

Experience scaling youth sports programs
Background in football, flag football, or field-based sports
Experience in both nonprofit and for-profit environments

Company

TheMasonGroup

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TheMasonGroup is a human resource consulting firm that provides talent acquisition services.

Funding

Current Stage
Early Stage

Leadership Team

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Sean M. Hill
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