About This Role
Coordinating people and projects to keep the organization moving forward is the core of this Chief of Staff role, working directly with the CEO of a professional basketball team. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working behind the scenes, ensuring important details are not missed, and turning leadership decisions into clear assignments.
Responsibilities
- Work directly with the CEO to organize priorities and advance organizational goals
- Track projects, deadlines, and commitments, following up with staff to keep work moving
- Prepare leadership meeting agendas, document decisions, and coordinate next steps
- Keep the CEO informed about progress, challenges, and decisions requiring attention
- Coordinate communication across team leadership, business operations, basketball operations, and other departments
- Draft internal communications, presentations, reports, and executive correspondence
- Lead special projects, community initiatives, and organizational improvements assigned by the CEO
- Support planning for home games, team events, and important meetings
- Handle sensitive organizational information with discretion
Requirements
- Strong organization, communication, and follow-through
- Ability to manage multiple projects and hold others accountable professionally
- Sound judgment, discretion, and attention to detail
- Confidence working independently and raising concerns before they become problems
- Experience in operations, project management, executive support, or organizational leadership
- Comfort using shared documents, spreadsheets, calendars, and project management tools
- Interest in the business of sports
Nice to have:
- Previous sports experience
Benefits
- Direct exposure to the leadership and business of a growing professional basketball organization
- Work closely with the CEO
- Contribute to meaningful decisions
- Help build processes that support the organization
- Visible impact from helping staff deliver on commitments to bringing new initiatives to life
Important Details
- Work format: hybrid with remote flexibility; in-person attendance required for designated home games, leadership meetings, and major organizational events
- Schedule: weekend and occasional evening availability is necessary
Application Process
- Submit your resume and a brief introduction explaining your interest in the position
- Include an example of how you have organized a complex project, improved a process, or helped a team meet an important deadline
About the Company
The Wichita Falls NetBurners are a professional basketball organization.