Director, Game Operations - Flag Football at NexGen Sports Group, Inc – Winter Park, Florida

Reporting to the Head of Flag Football Operations, the Director, Game Operations – Flag Football is responsible for the integrity, safety, and execution of all on-field and game operations as well as off-season planning, testing and events. This role is central to the league’s strategic goals, developing and growing the game, protecting competitive integrity, enabling consistent on-field product delivery and safeguarding brand credibility by ensuring games are conducted consistently, safely, and in alignment with league policies and strategic objectives. As the league’s subject matter expert on Flag Operations, this role will oversee gameday operations, including gameday protocols and procedures, stadium readiness, gameday equipment, officiating relationships and field surfaces, while operating effectively in high-pressure, fast-moving environments. In addition, during training camp and the off-season, this role will assist with football-related events and activities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the league’s primary subject matter expert on all gameday operations policies, procedures, and practical applications, ensuring consistent implementation across all events
• Lead game operational planning and execution, including pre-game (e.g., 100- 90- and 60-minute meetings), in-game, and post-game protocols, with a focus on safety, weather preparation, fairness, and operational excellence
• Act as the gameday escalation owner, coordinating urgent, policy-informed decisions in complex situations while evaluating downstream impacts on competitive integrity, safety, and business objectives
• Develop, refine, and document gameday operations policies, guidelines, and best practices
• Coordinate with venue management on gameday needs (e.g., security, parking, credentials, medical, etc.) as well as game presentation staff to ensure a safe, seamless and entertaining experience for fans
• Build and maintain strong, trusted relationships with officials, venue operators, PR and medical staffs, equipment teams and other key football operations stakeholders
• Assist with the operation of all football-related events during training camp and the off-season, including camps, clinics, testing sessions, combines, etc.
• Oversee field surfaces, ensuring all playing surfaces meet league standards and are properly prepared, maintained, and evaluated for competition
• Partner cross-functionally with internal and external teams to align football execution with strategic and commercial goals

• 10+ years of experience in game operations or a related role within professional, collegiate, or elite-level sports
• Deep working knowledge of gameday operations policies, and on-field procedures, with the ability to develop and translate policy into practical execution
• Strong understanding of the intersection between football operations and business objectives, including broadcast, fan experience, and commercial considerations
• Track record of success supporting major events (e.g., championship events, televised games, etc.)
• Experience working closely with stadium operations and venue readiness, including surface evaluation and gameday safety considerations
• Ability to serve as a primary decision-maker for game-day operations in live, high-pressure environments
• Adaptable and flexible operator who can execute with limited direction/oversight in ambiguous, fast-changing environments
• Strong relationship-building skills along with exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively and work non-traditional hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as required by the game schedule

Preferred:

• Experience working at the team or league level within professional sports
• Experience working at a startup company with the ability to navigate a fast-paced, ever-changing environment with ease

You’ll be successful if you:

• Make timely decisions in high pressure environments that balance football operations, player experience, and business considerations
• Understand the complexity of venue operations
• Utilize experiential learning to continuously assess and improve game operations
• Possess a hands-on working and leadership style
• Drive clarity in ambiguous environments and execute effectively with limited direction
• Uphold the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, and commitment to the game, serving as a steward of league values

Benefits:

• Equity ownership opportunities to allow employees to share in the company’s growth
• Unlimited discretionary time off along with 15 paid holidays per year (including the week of Independence Day)
• Comprehensive health insurance options, including a 100% contribution Employee coverage option
• Additional employee and family insurance coverage options with company contribution, including dental and vision
• FSA, HSA and DCHSA opportunities including contribution matches
• Retirement options including traditional 401(k) and Roth IRA plans

*Benefits are subject to change at the company’s discretion.

TMRW Sports is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other factor protected by applicable law. This applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, and training.

TMRW Sports expressly prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

No matter what background you bring with you, if you are committed to excellence and good at what you do, we welcome you to apply to join us and encourage you to come as you are.

About TMRW Sports: (pronounced “tomorrow sports”)

TMRW Sports is focused on building modern approaches in sports, media, and entertainment. By creating new leagues for a new age, TMRW Sports is forging pathways and experiences for generations of fans. TMRW Sports’ first project, TGL presented by SoFi, is a primetime team golf league in partnership with the PGA TOUR that reaches 152 countries and territories worldwide and has been described as a “high-energy arena spectacle” by Vanity Fair, “pure entertainment” by GQ, and “golf’s boldest new venture” by Fast Company. Targeting a winter 2026-27 launch, WTGL will feature teams of the world’s best women golfers in partnership with the LPGA and has attracted investment from Alex Morgan’s Trybe Ventures. TMRW Sports is also developing plans for men’s and women’s professional flag football leagues in partnership with the National Football League and 32 Equity, the league’s collective investment vehicle. Founded by Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy, and sports executive Mike McCarley, TMRW Sports is supported by an influential and diverse investor group of athletes, celebrities and business leaders from the worlds of sports, media, technology and finance. For more, visit TMRWSportsGroup.com.