Director of Games Operations and National Team Services

USA Gymnastics; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

USA Gymnastics in Indianapolis seeks a Director of Games Operations and National Team Services to lead planning and coordination for Olympic and other major Games, ensuring safe sport practices and alignment with USOPC.

This role oversees NT services, athlete funding programs, cross-discipline initiatives and international relations, working with internal teams and partners to advance high-performance objectives.

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of experience in sports management or related field.
• Experience working within the Olympic Movement at an NGB/USOPC or OCOG is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee delegation logistics and planning of multi-sport Games events including Olympic and Pan American Games.
• Provide on-site operational support for Games events.
• Assist in developing USOPC High-Performance Plans with annual updates and funding reporting.
• Draft and implement selection procedures for all NT programs.
• Collaborate with USOPC Sport Performance on cross-discipline initiatives, deliverables, and reporting.
• Manage National Team services including NT communications and NT data systems.
• Support international relations tasks with World Gymnastics and PAGU.
• Promote Safe Sport and compliant practices across the organization.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Collaboration

International sport knowledge

PC skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, sports management, athletic administration, data analytics, or similar field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Zoom

Dropbox

Job description

The Opportunity

Director of Games Operations and National Team Services supports the strategic planning and administration of high performance and National Team programs across all gymnastics disciplines. The position leads USA Gymnastics’ planning and operational coordination for major multi-sport Games, including the Olympic Games, Pan American Games, World Games, and other international competitions. This individual serves as a key liaison to the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) Sport Performance and Games Operations departments and manages National Team (NT) services, athlete funding programs, and related administrative processes in collaboration with internal departments and external partners. The position also supports high performance initiatives, selection procedures, and international relations activities to advance USA Gymnastics’ organizational and high-performance objectives. This position will lead USA Gymnastics efforts in the promotion of a safe, healthy training environment for all participants, and will promote compliance with and enforcement of applicable USA Gymnastics rules, policies, and safe sport provisions in the gymnastics community.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage delegation logistics and planning of all multi-sport Games events, including but not limited to Olympic Games, Pan American Games, Junior Pan American Games, Youth Olympic Games, World Games, and World University Games – deliverables include: delegation housing, transportation, accreditation, ticketing, Friends & Family Program, reserve athlete programming, pre-Games camp logistics, etc.
• Attend and provide on-site operational support of all Games events listed above
• Support CPO in developing USOPC Quadrennial High-Performance Plan with annual updates
• Support CPO with USOPC annual High Performance funding request and associated reporting
• Facilitate the drafting and implementation of selection procedures for all programs
• Work with USOPC Sport Performance team on applicable cross-discipline initiatives, deliverables, and reporting requirements
• Implement the NT Athlete Funding Program, in coordination with accounting and USOPC, athlete benefit programs: Elite Athlete Health Insurance (EAHI), Operation Gold, etc.
• Manage National Team services including cross-discipline NT communication, maintenance of the NT database, the development of the NT Handbook, facilitation of NT meetings, etc.
• Assist CPO as requested with World Gymnastics/Pan American Gymnastics Union (PAGU) administrative tasks and other international relations activities

General Duties And Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a clear understanding of USA Gymnastics’ Mission and Vision.
• Adhere to ethical business practices by striving to perform in a manner that conforms to the highest standards of ethical behavior, integrity and honesty.
• Adhere to all Safe Sport regulations by ensuring that all necessary preventive and protective measures are taken to maximize safety and security.
• Create a positive, respectful, and collaborative work environment that prioritizes teamwork and embraces diversity.
• Participate in the ongoing development of competencies, capabilities, technology and the resources needed to achieve high standards of efficiency and effectiveness. Approach job duties and responsibilities with the passion and a desire to meet highest standards.
• Communicate information effectively both verbally and in writing.

Qualifications And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business, sports management, athletic administration, data analytics, or similar field required
• At least 7 years of experience working in sports management or related field
• Experience working within the Olympic Movement at an NGB, USOPC, or OCOG is strongly preferred

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Effective collaboration skills, including through transparent communication and work processes
• Knowledge and understanding of the international sport or gymnastics landscape
• Proficient PC skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Zoom, Dropbox and similar products

Other Information

• Position is based in Indianapolis, Indiana
• Salary and benefits commensurate with experience
  • In compliance with applicable state and local laws, compensation details will be shared during the hiring process
• Occasional weekend work and some travel is required

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Regular use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, scanners, filing cabinets, and fax machines.
• Prolonged periods sitting/standing at a desk working on a computer and looking at a computer screen.
• Regular use of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to communicate effectively in person and over the telephone.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.
• Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Occasional weekend and after-hours work required
• Domestic and international travel required

Note: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

USA Gymnastics is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Protection of athletes is a critical component for all positions at USA Gymnastics.