Recruiting Lead, Pro
About LOVB
League One Volleyball (LOVB) is redefining what's possible in women's sports. Founded in 2019, LOVB is a mission-driven sports performance, training, and media company set on transforming the volleyball landscape in the U.S.—and unlocking new potential for generations of female athletes. Volleyball is already the #1 girls’ youth sport in the country, with 38 million current and former players and a uniquely women-first player base (~90% female). And yet, despite record Olympic success in Women’s Indoor, Beach, and Sitting Volleyball, the sport remains largely overlooked by traditional investors, media, and brands. LOVB is changing that. We’re building from the ground up—starting with a thriving youth club network and expanding into a world-class Pro League and digital ecosystem. Our community-first model fuels both participation and fandom, connecting the grassroots to the elite and elevating the sport at every level. As part of our team, you’ll join a bold, hands-on group of builders who are reimagining the future of volleyball and creating a new paradigm in women’s professional sports. About The Role
As Recruiting Lead for the Pro League, you will take a significant role in shaping the candidate journey, networking, and resourcing to ensure we attract the market's top talent to support our Pro League growth. You will work to ensure that all the recruitment needs of each team are met on the pro athlete, coach and staff positions, and that best practice is implemented across the business. Reporting to the VP of Sport, you will execute a comprehensive onboarding program in collaboration with People Success to educate and support teams in the practices of robust recruitment practices, selection, and development of exceptional talent. Utilizing organizational skills, you will help create, modify, and update a systematic recruiting approach that will enable LOVB to bring in international level athletes, coaches, and staff from the U.S. and from all over the world.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities - Design and implement strategic recruitment initiatives tailored to attract world-class athletes, coaches, and staff.
- Develop and manage proactive talent pipelines both domestically and internationally.
- Write compelling job descriptions and manage postings across platforms and channels.
- Represent LOVB at recruitment events, showcases, and conferences.
- Act as the primary point of contact for prospective candidates, agents, and key stakeholders.
- Ensure every candidate receives a professional, inclusive, and brand-reflective experience.
- Own and optimize LOVB’s applicant tracking system (PayCor), keeping candidate data accurate and current.
- Partner with People Success to build and execute a high-impact onboarding experience.
- Collaborate with Legal to manage international visa processes and ensure timely, compliant immigration documentation.
- Support contract development and execution to protect the organization while securing talent efficiently
Required Skills/Abilities:
- 3–5 years of recruiting experience in volleyball or elite sport environments.
- Deep understanding of the volleyball ecosystem, both in the U.S. and globally.
- Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication.
- High level of organizational and project management ability.
- Comfortable navigating ambiguity and evolving priorities in a startup setting.
- Proficiency in Google Workspace, Paycor (or similar ATS), and collaboration tools like Slack.
- Ability to travel as needed based on the season and recruitment calendar.
- Strategic thinkers with a builder mindset—can design systems and execute details.
- Operates with integrity, confidentiality, and a people-first approach.
- Clear communicator who listens actively and adapts to audience and context.
- Detail-oriented and process-driven with a strong bias for action.
- Energized by travel, relationship building, and shaping something new.
- Passionate about sports, talent development, and team culture.
Education and Experience:
- Background in volleyball required (athlete, coach, or administrator).
- Bachelor’s degree in Sport Management, Business, or a related field preferred.
Work Environment & Physical Requirements:
- Remote role with frequent travel (~30–50%) during regular and preseason periods.
- Available to work evenings and weekends as needed during season and recruitment peaks.
- Requires consistent access to reliable internet and professional communication setup.
- Ability to sit, stand, and travel for extended periods; lift and carry materials up to 25 lbs.
Location: This is a remotely based position, ideally located near one of our Pro cities: Atlanta, Austin, Houston, Madison, Omaha, Salt Lake City. Compensation & Benefits: The annual base salary for this role is $85,000-90,000, plus our comprehensive benefits package. LOVB is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes everyone to our team.
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