Administrative Assistant

Named one of Sports Business Journal's Best Places to Work in Sports (2024), Front Office Sports' Most Impactful Sports Organizations (2024), and Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies (2023), Athletes Unlimited owns and operates professional women’s softball, volleyball, and basketball leagues featuring world-class competition and fan experience. Athletes Unlimited stands out as an organization driven by the athletes that play in the leagues, with athlete representation on the company’s board of directors, each league led by a Player Executive Committee, and players sharing in long-term profits of the company, all while being proactive in shaping policies supporting the women that play in the league. Athletes Unlimited is the first professional sports league to be organized as a Public Benefit Corporation. For more information, visit AUProSports.com.

We provide our team of enthusiastic, collaborative innovators a next-generation workplace with unlimited PTO, competitive health insurance, professional development opportunities, and more so that we can build the future of professional sports. Are you Unlimited?

Athletes Unlimited is looking for an Administrative Assistant to support the COO and the functions of the Business Operations department. The ideal candidate has strong written and verbal communication skills, great problem-solving skills, is highly organized, and can manage time well. The Administrative Assistant will work closely with team members across the organization and will report to the COO.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the COO, including scheduling, travel arrangements and expense reporting
• Assist in organizing meetings and events, both external and internal, organizing documents, meeting preparation materials, taking meeting notes, and ensuring follow-ups as assigned
• Support COO with logistics, materials, and presentations for board meetings and investor relations
• Generate reports and analytics to support the business operations team as needed
• Create and maintain standard operating procedures for administrative processes
• Support implementation of operational improvements
• Assist with special projects as assigned by COO

Requirements

• 2+ years of prior professional experience
• Willing and able to work on-site 4 days per week at our office in midtown Manhattan
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Effective time management, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Effective use of digital tools and resources (not limited to project management software and tools)
• Personable and solution-oriented customer service skills
• Willingness and ability to travel to league locations flexibly as needed (around 10-15%)
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends when needed

• Legal authorization to work in the United States

Benefits

This role is full-time, hybrid, and is compensated at a range of $48,000 to $52,000. While this is the intended range, the actual compensation may vary based on several factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications and skills. We anticipate the highest end of the range will be reserved for those who exceed the hiring committee’s expectations on all measures of the evaluation process. In addition, Athletes Unlimited is proud to offer comprehensive benefits and perks to all of our full-time employees, including:

• Competitive health, dental, and vision insurance plans
• 401(k) plan with generous company match
• Paid parental leave
• Wellness and Development benefit
• Caregiving benefit
• Unlimited paid time off alongside company holidays

OUR DEI STATEMENT

As a company, we share a vision to change the world for the better and believe in the power of sports to tear down barriers. We will Be Unlimited in our pursuit to intentionally create an environment where every individual can be their authentic self.

Research shows that women, trans, non-binary folks, and BIPOC are less likely to apply for a job unless they believe they meet every single one of the qualifications. We strongly encourage you to apply even if your background is non-traditional or you might not meet every one of the qualifications described.

Athletes Unlimited is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in its hiring process based on race, religion, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender expression, pregnancy status, parental status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.