Job Description

Job Description

Disclaimer: Team ownership is a commissioned-based, entrepreneurial opportunity. The team owners are independent contractors with unlimited earning potential.

At the Developmental Football League (DFL), we relate our success directly to the strength of our team owners. To continue operating at our high standards, we’re seeking a team owner who is a born leader, visionary, and connected to the community. This person should be an entrepreneur and have an understanding of football and experience in overseeing business operations as well as human resources, finance, and communications. The ideal candidate will be an expert communicator who has a strong ability to delegate responsibility and collaborate across a range of departments. Ultimately, the team owner should be driven by a desire to grow and lead their athletic organization to maximum profits, productivity, and efficiency. DFL Team Owners have and uncapped income potential. There is no set salary, but the owner's income potential is unlimited less and based on the owner's ability to grow the team and fill the stadiums. The DFL offers training, guidance, and Regional Marketing and Sales Representative to help team owners grow and sustain their organizations.

Objectives of this role

Recruit, hire, and develop staff (i.e. coaches, players, etc.)
Develop a strategic plan for optimized profits, productivity, and efficiency
Review and improve organizational effectiveness by developing processes, overseeing employees and contractors, establishing a highly motivational work environment, and implementing innovative changes
Adhere to the DFL standards for excellence and quality
Seek out opportunities for expansion and growth by developing new business relationships
Provide guidance and feedback to help others strengthen specific knowledge/skill areas

Responsibilities

Oversee day-to-day team operations, assign weekly performance goals and ensure their completion, and accomplish your own goals
Recruit, onboard, and train high-performing employees to achieve objectives for sales, profitability, and market share
Maintain project timelines to ensure tasks are accomplished effectively
Develop, implement, and maintain budgetary and resource allocation plans
Delegate responsibilities to the best-qualified employees and enforce all policies, procedures, standards, specifications, guidelines, training programs, and cultural values
Resolve internal staff conflicts efficiently and to the mutual benefit of all involved

Required skills and qualifications

Must have the ability to make an initial investment in the start up of your assigned team
Proven success in a managerial role
Strong decision-making ability
Excellent communication, collaboration, and delegation skills
Proven ability to develop and achieve financial plans
Ability to motivate and lead employees, and hold them accountable
Strong working knowledge of operational procedures

Preferred skills and qualifications