Competition Manager

Competition Manager

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 DESCRIPTION

Title: Competition Manager

Department: Pro Volleyball Operations

Reports To: Director of League Operations

FLSA Status: Exempt

Location: Remote (U.S.-based) with occasional travel for site visits and business-related events

Job Summary:

The LOVB Competition Manager serves as the League Office representative at all League One Volleyball competitions and is responsible for the successful execution of match-day operations, competition management, and on-site sport administration. This role ensures that all competitions are conducted in accordance with LOVB Competition Rules, Policies, and Regulations while maintaining the highest standards of competitive integrity, fairness, professionalism, and operational excellence. The Competition Manager oversees all competition-related functions from venue setup through post-match breakdown, serving as the central point of coordination between teams, officials, broadcast partners, technology providers, and venue personnel. Success in this role requires exceptional organizational skills, decisive problem-solving abilities, strong leadership, and the capacity to perform effectively in fast-paced, high-pressure environments. This position requires extensive travel throughout the LOVB season and plays a critical role in delivering a world-class professional volleyball experience for athletes, teams, fans, broadcast partners, and stakeholders.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Direct oversight of the match-day Run of Show and LOVB match countdown.

• Manage and oversee all on-court competition operations.

• Oversee Sport Team setup of the competition court and score table.

• Manage competition-day team practices and court schedules.

• Coordinate game-day functions with VolleyStation and LOVB replay partners.

• Assist referee crews with match-day organization and operational needs.

• Coordinate with the LOVB broadcast team before and during matches.

• Oversee Local Match Coordinators and other event support personnel.

• Facilitate LOVB Player of the Match protocols.

• Assist with venue setup and breakdown as needed.

• Serve as the official LOVB Sport Team representative during league competitions.

• Ensure adherence to LOVB Competition Rules, Policies, and Regulations.

• Resolve competition-related issues while maintaining competitive integrity and professionalism.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Familiarity with competition management software, scoring systems, replay technology, and event operations platforms.

• Exceptional problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.

• Strong verbal and written communication abilities with a concise and professional communication style.

• Proven cross-functional leadership and stakeholder management skills.

• High degree of flexibility, adaptability, and resilience in fast-paced environments.

• Strong organizational and time-management skills with exceptional attention to detail.

• Calm and composed demeanor in high-pressure and rapidly changing situations.

• Ability to learn, interpret, and apply league policies, procedures, and competition protocols.

• Fundamental understanding of television production workflows and live event coordination.

• High-level experience in volleyball as a player, coach, administrator, official, or competition manager.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Sports Management, Event Management, Business Administration, or a related field

• Experience in volleyball competition operations, event management, sports administration, coaching, officiating, or professional sports environments.

• Demonstrated experience managing live sporting events and coordinating multiple stakeholders.

• Strong understanding of volleyball competition structures and operations.

• Experience with professional, collegiate, national team, or international volleyball competitions.

• Working knowledge of FIVB rules, regulations, and competition procedures.

• Experience collaborating with broadcast and production teams during live sporting events.

• Experience managing budgets, travel logistics, and operational planning.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

• Willingness and ability to travel nationally for extended periods during the LOVB season (3–6 days per week).

• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by competition schedules.

• Ability to stand, walk, and remain active for extended periods during events.

• Ability to lift and move event-related equipment and materials as needed.