Business Operations Lead

One of our clients, Creative Arts and Sports, is hiring for a Business Operations Lead role:

Location: New York, New York | Type: Contract-to-Hire

At Creative Arts and Sports (C.A.S.), our mission is to provide every child – regardless of background or ability – with access to elite-level basketball training, life skills, mentorship, and a positive community that champions growth on and off the court.

We are seeking a high-agency, entrepreneurial operator to work directly with the Founder to build and scale the business. This role sits at the center of operations and growth, owning day-to-day execution while helping drive new revenue through partnerships and programming.

This is a contract-to-hire role (~20 hours/week to start) with a clear path to full-time employment. Due to the nature of sports, work times may include evenings and/or weekends.

Key Responsibilities

• Own scheduling, logistics, and program setup (e.g., LeagueApps)
• Ensure smooth execution of camps, clinics, leagues, and events
• Coordinate across coaches, facilities, and partners
• Identify and implement operational improvements

• Serve as primary point of contact for parents, players, and partners
• Manage inbound inquiries and resolve issues quickly and professionally
• Build systems for consistent, high-quality communication

• Drive new revenue across: B2C: player registrations, camps, clinics, training sessions; B2B: school partnerships, leagues, sponsorships
• Identify and execute partnerships with schools, brands, and community organizations
• Support outreach, relationship management, and deal execution

• Partner directly with Founder on priorities and execution
• Track key initiatives, timelines, and performance metrics
• Build financial models and business cases
• Support fundraising preparation and materials as needed

• Assist with planning and execution of new locations and facilities
• Support vendor coordination and project tracking
• Contribute to long-term growth strategy

• 2–5 years of experience in consulting, startups, sports, or operations roles
• Strong organizational and execution skills with high attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability or interest in business development and partnerships
• High ownership mindset; comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Strong communication skills and customer orientation
• Passion for sports and youth development a plus

• ~$40–$60/hour (targeting ~20 hours/week)
• Opportunity for performance-based upside tied to revenue contribution

• ~$125K–$135K total compensation target
• Performance-based compensation tied to revenue growth and business development
• Potential for long-term upside based on impact and role progression

Application: Please apply by filling out this form (link)