Manager, Games Administration

USA Lacrosse•Sparks, MD

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

USA Lacrosse is seeking a Manager, Games Administration to provide administrative, programmatic, and stakeholder support to the Sport Experience team, with a primary focus on the Lacrosse Equipment Council. This role will offer administrative support for the rules and governance of men's and women's lacrosse. The Manager will coordinate the Governing Committee and Advisory Group, manage industry and public consultation, support the development of equipment standards and the equipment verification/certification program, and act as a neutral liaison among manufacturers, testing laboratories, rule-making bodies, and internal teams. This position is ideal for a critical thinker with research skills, attention to detail, and the ability to think both big-picture and outside the box, contributing to the safety and standardization of lacrosse equipment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Bachelor's degree in business, communication, sports management, or similar area of study or equivalent combination of education and experience.
3 to 5 years of experience in administrative and logistical support of a program and/or department.
Must possess an interest in sports governance and administration, lacrosse rules, and equipment development with the ability to look at things through an analytical lens from an unbiased, neutral third-party perspective.
Experience working with lacrosse programs/leagues, coaches, and/or officials with an ability to provide thorough communication, ensuring all parties have the necessary information.
Ability to conduct research to gather information and provide necessary reports to stakeholders.
Ability to work collaboratively with internal team members and departments, as well as external parties, to problem solve and think "outside the box".
Experience providing administrative support for committees or councils, including agendas, minutes, governance procedures, and volunteer appointments.
Demonstrated ability to maintain neutrality and confidentiality when working with commercial competitors.
Strong organizational skills, ability to multi-task and meet required deadlines, and exceptional attention to detail and follow up/through skills.
Effective communication skills, including written, verbal, and interpersonal.
Ability to exercise discretion and handle confidential information.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team in a hybrid, fast-paced, results oriented work environment.
Energetic "go-getter" with the ability to present a professional and assertive persona to negotiate, build relationships, and establish credibility and trust.
Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft 365 products, specifically Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
Ability to align with USA Lacrosse’s Mission, Vision, and Values to support our initiatives and organizational goals.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing volunteers and/or serving as a Program Leader for a lacrosse organization.
Prior experience in sport administration.
Previous working experience in a non-profit, association, or other member-based organization.
Experience building and maintaining relationships and establishing trust to advance programs and organizational initiatives.
Familiarity with sports equipment standards, testing methods, or certification programs, with the ability to read technical specifications and translate them into plain language.
Knowledge of Salesforce and project management tools such as Monday.com.

Responsibilities

Provides administrative and programmatic support for rules and policies for men's and women's games, including Field, Sixes, and Box disciplines.
Maintains an organized, searchable record of rules and equipment inquiries and resolutions, identifying trends to develop FAQs and resources.
Tracks rule and equipment changes across all rule-making bodies and disciplines, keeping internal teams and members informed.
Ensures organizational collaboration and information sharing for policy, governance, and game-specific initiatives, partnering with marketing for communication.
Represents USA Lacrosse games administration with rule-making partners as needed.
Plans and executes Lacrosse Equipment Council (LEC) industry forums, technical sessions, and Advisory Group meetings, including logistics, materials, and follow-ups.
Attends USA Lacrosse and partner events to support rules and equipment presentations.
Manages the Rules Committee volunteer structure, rule proposal process, and related communications.
Oversees the administration and procedures for documenting and indexing LEC initiatives, including reviewing and summarizing submissions and feedback.
Supports and carries out strategies set by the LEC Chair.
Serves as staff administrator to the LEC Governing Committee and Advisory Group, including scheduling, preparing agendas, packets, minutes, and maintaining action item trackers.
Supports the Board appointment process for the Governing Committee, including tracking terms and conflict-of-interest disclosures.
Administers the LEC consultation process, including managing public comment periods, surveys, and ensuring written responses are issued.
Coordinates industry engagement with manufacturers and trade associations.
Works with independent accredited testing laboratories to coordinate test protocol reviews, scheduling, and demonstrations.
Supports the administration of the equipment verification/certification program, including tracking submissions, test results, and maintaining records.
Maintains version control and document management for LEC governing documents.
Serves as a liaison to rule-making bodies (NCAA, NFHS, World Lacrosse) on LEC recommendations.
Researches and benchmarks peer equipment certification programs and testing standards.
Protects confidential and proprietary manufacturer information and maintains separate internal and industry-facing versions of LEC materials.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance with multiple options
Generous company paid Life and AD&D insurance
Company paid Long Term Disability (LTD)
403(b) retirement plan, including a 4% employer contribution after one year of employment
Generous PTO
Company paid holidays
Bereavement leave
Jury duty leave
Parental leave
Maternity leave
Additional voluntary insurance options, such as supplemental benefits through Colonial and Nationwide pet insurance
Discounts on USA Lacrosse merchandise
Free onsite gym at HQ office
Free parking