Senior Project Coo - Dallas, TX, United States - Major League Rugby

Description

CHIEF OPERATIONS / COMPETITIONS OFFICER
Major League Rugby is a professional sports league representing the highest level of rugby competition in North America.

MLR prides itself in fostering intense, high-stakes competition while bringing together a passionate community built on the values of respect, inclusivity, and tradition.

Matches are televised on Fox Sports as well as local market platforms, and its OTT Platform, The Rugby Network which offers fans the ability to stream select MLR matches live, along with Gallagher Premiership Rugby, Allianz Women's Premiership Rugby, and other international rugby content.

The Chief Operations and Competition Officer will lead all activities related to MLR competitions including: competition management; medical protocols; league high performance initiatives, including joint initiatives with the governing body(ies); With the CEO and CCO this individual will be a key member of the MLR executive team collectively responsible for executing against all aspects of the MLR business.

Collaborate with the Board of Governors (BoG) and the Executive Management Team (EMT) to set and drive the organizational vision and mission, corporate strategy, and hiring needs to execute the highest level of rugby competition in North America
With CEO and CCO, report regularly to the MLR Executive Committee and Board of Governors
Evaluate existing business processes including HR, IT, Finance, Legal and help identify opportunities for greater operational output to align with the short- and long-term organizational strategy developed in tandem with the EMT
With the Director of Finance, oversee annual budgeting, financial procedures and policies

Primary management of all competition related staff
Ensure league wide adherence to league rules and policies, and World Rugby (WR) laws and regulations.
Constant evaluation of existing league wide rules and policies and conduct annual review to ensure MLR is evolving to the domestic and global trends and needs of the game

Working with the MLR Medical Director to develop league wide protocols and ensure the compliance of all MLR medical policies.

With competitions department staff, team and stadium contacts oversee the development of MLR annual competition schedule.
visa / immigration processes
payroll management
workers compensation and risk management
adherence to off-field disciplinary processes
consistent application of league rules and procedures
Review all off-field disciplinary matters and recommend appropriate remediation

Primary liaison between MLR and governing bodies on high performance and compliance issues.

Collaborate closely with governing bodies to develop and implement policies, procedures and initiatives that promote the growth, integrity, and sustainability of rugby at all levels.

Grassroots Program and Youth Initiatives

With MLR Director of Youth Development, support the pathway efforts inclusive of academy teams, MLR Grassroots, and community development programs.

Support the Director of Youth Development in his efforts to grow Rugby across North America.

Ability to successfully manage several projects simultaneously
Proven track record of working with diverse stakeholders and building successful win/win working relationships
High level competition management experience knowledge of and / or experience in professional or international Rugby a plus;
Minimum of a bachelor's degree in business, sports management, operations or related field.
Minimum fifteen years full-time experience in managing the operations of a sports organization, business or related field. S. citizen, it is essential that individual is willing to relocate and eligible for a valid work visa
Proven experience and success at senior management level, managing teams and reporting to a board preferred.

During the MLR season this role requires extensive travel over weekends in the United States primarily

Please send your resume and cover letter to .