Executive Assistant, Pro League Commissioner at League One Volleyball

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

27 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Calendar Management, Executive Communications, Travel Coordination, Event Planning, Meeting Logistics, Stakeholder Management, Google Workspace, Microsoft Office Suite, Discretion, Time Management, Presentation Design, Expense Reporting, Project Coordination, Professionalism, Problem Solving, Administrative Support

Industry

Spectator Sports

Description

JOB DESCRIPTION Title: Executive Assistant, Pro League Commissioner Title: Executive Assistant, Pro League Commissioner Department Code & Name: 90401 - Pro Central FLSA Status: Exempt Location: Hybrid - remote NYC-based with regular travel for league events, executive meetings, and business-related activities About LOVB (League One Volleyball): League One Volleyball (LOVB) is reimagining women's sports. Launched in 2019, our company is a mission-led sports performance, training and media enterprise that will change the game of volleyball in the USA and empower new generations of female athletes. It is a groundbreaking time for volleyball in the US with our historic triple Olympic Gold medals in Women's Indoor, Beach and Sitting Volleyball. Volleyball is already the #1 most played girls' youth sport. There are 38M current and former players today. Of major sports, it's the only one that is women-first (~90% of players are female). But the volleyball market has been almost entirely missed by traditional sports investors, brands, and media. LOVB is capturing this opportunity by creating a strong club business, and from that built-in audience and fandom, is creating the best Pro League in the world and a digital ecosystem that will connect all aspects of LOVB. This community-up approach will drive participation and fandom, while enabling greater empowerment for girls and young women living this amazing sport. In this role, you will join a mission-driven, roll-up-your-sleeves team of innovators and builders who have come together to change the paradigm of professional volleyball and women’s sports. Job Summary: The Executive Assistant, Pro League Commissioner provides high-level executive and administrative support to the Commissioner in a fast-paced, high-growth professional sports environment. This role is responsible for managing complex scheduling, executive communications, travel coordination, meeting logistics, league events, and day-to-day operational support to maximize efficiency across the Commissioner’s office. The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, detail-oriented, and adaptable, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and shifting business needs with professionalism and discretion. This individual will regularly interact with league leadership, athletes, coaches, owners, partners, and external stakeholders, requiring strong communication skills and executive presence. Success in this role requires exceptional follow-through, sound judgment, confidentiality, and a service-oriented mindset. This role is critical in supporting the daily operations and administrative needs of the Pro League executive office. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Executive Support & Communications ● Manage and maintain the Commissioner’s complex calendar, including meetings, travel, league events, and business commitments across multiple time zones. ● Prioritize scheduling needs and adjust plans quickly to accommodate evolving business priorities. ● Draft, proofread, and manage executive communications including emails, agendas, presentations, reports, and meeting materials. ● Serve as a liaison between the Commissioner and internal or external stakeholders to ensure clear communication and timely follow-up. ● Handle confidential and sensitive information with a high level of professionalism and discretion. Meeting & Event Coordination ● Coordinate executive meetings, league leadership meetings, owner meetings, and special events, including scheduling, logistics,travel, catering, and materials preparation. ● Support planning and execution for league events, executive off-sites, hospitality experiences, and VIP engagements. ● Prepare agendas, organize briefing materials, document action items, and support post-meeting follow-up. ● Coordinate with vendors, venues, and external partners to support operational and event-related needs. Administrative & Operational Support ● Manage executive travel arrangements, itineraries, expense reporting, reimbursements, and related logistics. ● Assist with creation and formatting of presentations, pitch decks, reports, and executive documents. ● Track and organize key documents, communications, and operational materials to support day-to-day efficiency. ● Provide additional administrative support during in-season league operations, events, and high-volume business periods. ● Support ad hoc projects, vendor coordination, hospitality needs, and additional operational tasks as assigned. Relationship Management ● Build strong working relationships across the Pro League ecosystem and serve as a reliable point of contact for stakeholders. ● Provide a high level of professionalism and responsiveness when interacting with athletes, coaches, executives, owners, partners, and VIP guests. ● Maintain composure and flexibility in fast-moving and high-pressure environments. Required & Preferred Skills/Abilities: Required ● Experience supporting C-suite executives, founders, commissioners, or senior leadership teams. ● Exceptional organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously. ● Strong verbal and written communication skills with excellent attention to detail. ● Proven ability to operate with discretion and maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the role. ● High level of professionalism, responsiveness, and executive presence. ● Ability to anticipate needs and proactively solve problems in a fast-paced environment. ● Strong proficiency in Google Workspace, Microsoft Office Suite, presentation tools, and calendar management platforms. ● Experience coordinating meetings, travel, executive events, and operational logistics. Preferred ● Experience working in professional sports, entertainment, media, or startup environments. ● Experience creating presentations, pitch decks, RFPs, or executive reporting materials. ● Familiarity with league operations, live events, hospitality, and VIP management. Education and Experience: ● Bachelor’s degree preferred. ● 5–8+ years of experience in executive assistant, executive operations, or senior administrative support roles. ● Experience supporting senior executives in fast-paced, high-growth environments preferred. ● Experience managing confidential information and interacting with high-profile stakeholders. About LOVB Pro League One Volleyball (LOVB, pronounced “love”) is a first-of-its-kind professional sports platform re-imagining the future of volleyball in the United States. LOVBis one holistic ecosystem — from youth to pro to life — built to support athletes at every stage of their journey while strengthening communities and elevating the sport nationally. LOVBPro brings the world’s best players home to compete in front of passionate, local fan bases, while remaining deeply connected to the grassroots club network that fuels long-term athlete development,fandom, and sustainability.

Responsibilities

Provide high-level administrative and operational support to the Pro League Commissioner, including complex calendar and travel management. Act as a primary liaison between the Commissioner and internal and external stakeholders while coordinating league events and executive meetings.