Athlete Fellowship

Next League works with a wide range of professional sports organizations. Our team is responsible for designing, developing, and implementing day-to-day operations of these websites. In joining our team, you will gain exclusive access to the inner workings of a leader in the sports and tech sectors, particularly during the world's most iconic sporting events.

The goal of this position is multifaceted: to provide Team USA athletes with exposure to various parts of our business operations, to leverage your skills as a goal-oriented and adaptable team player, and to create an opportunity for personal and professional growth through the unique lens of sport.

By becoming immersed in live operations, customer success and project management, we hope the fellow will gain a comprehensive understanding of how the sports-tech industry functions and use their valuable skills and mindset cultivated through being a high level athlete.

We are excited to support athletes on a journey of growth and exploration, both within our organization and the tech sector.                 

Job Details:

• Part Time Flexible Hours (20/hours per week)
• December 1, 2025 - March 31, 2026

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The following and other duties may be assigned as necessary:

• Collaborate with our team to support day-to-day management and content creation during the Winter Olympic/Paralympic Games, TGL and PWHL seasons, ensuring timely delivery to enhance user experience during one of the busiest times of the year.
• Work closely with experts to learn and implement SEO optimization best practices, content strategy development, and user-behavior analysis. This involves staying up-to-date on industry trends, attending training sessions to enhance your expertise in digital marketing and content management.
• Support the generation of innovative ideas for content creation by conducting research to identify audience preferences and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Actively monitor and respond to help desk requests from external stakeholders. This includes troubleshooting technical issues, providing timely assistance, and escalating complex issues to the appropriate teams for resolution.
• Become proficient in Contentstack and provide strategic recommendations for content authoring in a headless CMS, driving efficiency in content management processes.

Qualification Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Competition Experience: Must currently or formerly be recognized by the USOPC as a TeamUSA, Olympic, or Paralympic athlete.
• High School Diploma required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Writing Skills: Strong writing and editing abilities.
• Digital Literacy: Proficiency in basic computer skills.
• Attention to Detail: Ability to ensure content accuracy and consistency.
• Collaboration: Ability to work cross functionally with various internal teams.
• Time Management: Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Continuous Learning: Willingness to stay up to date on industry trends. Open to learning about website analytics and search engine optimization.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This job does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Location/Work Hours:

This role is 100% remote and must be located in the USA. 

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.