COMPANY OVERVIEW

The future of high school athletics and activities is powered by PlayOn! Sports. Through GoFan, the NFHS Network, and rSchoolToday, the PlayOn team elevates the event experience for schools and communities across digital ticketing, fundraising, concessions, streaming, websites, and activity management.

PlayOn has united top brands in the school event space with a shared passion for athletics and activities and the lifelong memories that they instill. We take pride in empowering schools to save time and focus on what matters most: the students, staff, and communities who make their programs possible.

Thousands of schools partner with PlayOn to provide unparalleled access to millions of people to discover, enjoy, and relive their favorite events in person and online. As we continue to grow, we remain true to our vision to be there for schools so their communities can be there for every moment.

THE ROLE

Do you believe that organizational success is determined at the middle-management level? Can you navigate difficult conversations with ease? Are you passionate about coaching our coaches?

PlayOn! Sports is looking for a VP, People Operations to help us shepherd the organization during our growth phase. Our ideal candidate combines the candor and practicality of a leadership coach with the approachability and empathy of a social worker.

Additional responsibilities and accountabilities for this role include:

Engagement and Retention:

• Develop and implement deliberate and comprehensive strategies to maintain high levels of overall engagement and ensure measurable progress in areas identified for improvement.

• Design and execute bespoke engagement strategies tailored to top performers, influential leaders, and high-potential employees.

Leadership Coaching:

• Work closely with business leaders to implement team-specific actions to achieve quarterly progress on performance and engagement metrics.

• Provide a sounding board and individualized coaching for leaders to navigate challenging people situations.

Culture & Ethics:

• Act as a steward of our culture and employee value proposition, ensuring it is effectively communicated and realized across the organization.

• Ensure adherence to ethical, legal, and organizational guidelines related to people operations.

KPIs:

• Overall employee engagement

• Retention of core/top performers and attrition of bottom performers

• Overall Leadership Effectiveness score

THE PERSON

• HR Knowledge: Deep expertise and current knowledge of employee engagement strategies, benefit administration, and HR compliance.

• Strong Coaching Skills: Demonstrated ability to coach direct reports and leaders at all levels in accomplishing desired talent outcomes.

• Strategy Development & Deployment: Proven track record of driving measurable outcomes related to employee engagement and organizational success.

• Influential Leadership: Ability to collaborate across all levels of the organization and drive consensus and buy-in.

• Hands-On Approach: Strong sense of ownership and accountability for initiatives with a willingness to roll up your sleeves.

• Resilience and Adaptability: Ability to navigate ambiguity in a fast-paced environment (we’re in the growth phase)

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WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING AT PLAYON! SPORTS

PlayOn! Sports is more than just a place to work. It's a place to learn, grow, and thrive as people and professionals. We encourage a healthy work-life balance at PlayOn! Sports through offering flexible working schedules and generous paid time off in the off-season. Come be a part of the team that is changing the landscape of high school sports!

Some benefits we offer include:

• Competitive salary 

• Multiple Medical options to choose from

• Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance

• Unlimited PTO 

• 401K plan with company match 

• Fun and collaborative hybrid/flexible work environment

Note: Part-time employees and interns are not eligible to participate in any of the Company’s Employee Health Benefit Plan listed above. These Benefits are only available to full-time employees of the Company.