Team Operations Manager
Denver Summit
Operations
Denver, CO, USA
USD 70k-80k / year
Posted on Sep 25, 2025
Job Title: Team Operations Manager
Department: Football Operations
Reports to: Director of Team Operations & Player Experience
Work Location: Denver, CO
Employee Type: Full-time
Pay Type: Salaried
FLSA: Exempt
Supervisor Position: No
Application Deadline: September 28, 2025
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CLIMB WITH US. Denver Summit FC is Colorado’s professional women’s soccer club, proudly holding the distinction of being the National Women’s Soccer League’s (NWSL) 16th franchise. Our unwavering mission is to cultivate the preeminent professional soccer club globally, achieved through deep and meaningful engagement with Denver’s dynamic and multifaceted communities. The Denver Summit FC team, set to begin play in the 2026 season, is comprised of a robust and dedicated ownership group led by Rob Cohen, alongside a collective of impassioned local and national investors. This blend of local roots and broad support underscores our dedication to both Colorado and the wider soccer community.
Nature of Work:
Working closely with the Sporting staff and players, the Team Operations Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of our team, ensuring that players and technical staff are prepared to perform at the highest level both at home and on the road. This role requires a proactive, detail-oriented person with a can-do attitude and the ability to stay calm under pressure.
Examples of work performed:
Player Logistics and Travel Management
CLIMB WITH US. Denver Summit FC is Colorado’s professional women’s soccer club, proudly holding the distinction of being the National Women’s Soccer League’s (NWSL) 16th franchise. Our unwavering mission is to cultivate the preeminent professional soccer club globally, achieved through deep and meaningful engagement with Denver’s dynamic and multifaceted communities. The Denver Summit FC team, set to begin play in the 2026 season, is comprised of a robust and dedicated ownership group led by Rob Cohen, alongside a collective of impassioned local and national investors. This blend of local roots and broad support underscores our dedication to both Colorado and the wider soccer community.
Nature of Work:
Working closely with the Sporting staff and players, the Team Operations Manager will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of our team, ensuring that players and technical staff are prepared to perform at the highest level both at home and on the road. This role requires a proactive, detail-oriented person with a can-do attitude and the ability to stay calm under pressure.
Examples of work performed:
Player Logistics and Travel Management
- Lead in coordinating team travel arrangements, including flights, accommodations, meals and transportation, including all pre-season, in-season and post-season travel
- Prepare travel itineraries and distribute necessary documents to players and staff
- Handle the logistics of away games, training camps, and tournaments
- Provide administrative support to players, coaching staff, and medical personnel as needed
- Lead relevant player and staff communication and scheduling
- Maintain player files, records, and documentation in compliance with league regulations.
- Provide general administrative assistance to the Soccer Operations department, including:
- Managing schedules, filing, and record-keeping.
- Assist with budget tracking and track expense reporting.
- Assist with player and staff needs and concerns, maintaining confidentiality.
League Relations
- Collaborate with the Sporting Department on league-related matters and communications with NWSL officials and other teams.
- Stay informed about league rules, regulations, and updates.
Game Day Operations
- Assist during home games, including understanding stadium protocols, efficient credential management, ticketing practices for all sporting staff members.
- Develop a timeline for home games, making sure players, coaches and staff complete activities in a timely manner.
- Coordinate with and support visiting team administration requests
This description is a summary only and highlights the general level of work being performed. It is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties of this position may change based on business needs. The Company reserves the right to add or remove duties and responsibilities at the discretion of the supervisor and/or hiring authority.
Working Conditions & Physical Demands:
- Typical Office Conditions in addition to the below
- Lift 50 lbs. daily
- Must be able to stand, sit, walk, bend, kneel, climb, grasp, stretch, stoop, and reach above head in conjunction with tasks for up to 8 hours per day.
- Must be able to work in a moderate to very loud environment
- Ability and willingness to work in all types of adverse weather conditions (i.e. heat, rain, cold, snow, wind)
Qualifications:
Minimum
- Bachelor’s degree
- 2+ years of experience in club operations
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft office; PowerPoint, Word, Excel
- Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire
Preferred
- Bilingual (Spanish speaking)
- Ability to acquire or produce and maintain a valid driver’s license and meet company vehicle driving standards (if requires frequent use of motor vehicle)
Competencies/Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high pressure environment, managing multiple tasks and with a positive and professional attitude
- Completes work accurately and on time, demonstrating strong time management and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to work independently & within a team, communicating clearly in writing and verbally.
- Possesses excellent interpersonal skills
- Flexible, reliable, and hands-on — willing to pitch in where needed and work non-traditional hours such as evenings and weekends, and to travel as required.
- Possesses a strong passion and understanding of soccer, with a commitment to advancing the professionalization of women’s sports.
- Ability to pass NWSL background check
- Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire
Compensation:
Base salary range $70,000-$80,000 per annum
Eligible for annual discretionary bonus
Benefits Include:
- 15 Paid Company Holidays
- Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Life and AD&D Insurance
Equal Employment Opportunity
Denver Summit FC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.