Chief Operating Officer (COO) NHSBA National Volunteer Leadership Position

Chief Operating Officer (COO)

NHSBA National Volunteer Leadership Position

Position: Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Organization: National High School Basketball Association (NHSBA)

Type: Volunteer/Unpaid Leadership Position

Location: Remote/National

Reports To: CEO/President

About NHSBA

The National High School Basketball Association (NHSBA) is a growing national 501(c)(3) sports and youth-development organization using basketball to create opportunities through athletics, mentorship, career development, education, life skills, and community engagement.

Mission: Building Futures Through Basketball, Mentorship & Community.

About This Opportunity

This is a professional leadership opportunity within a growing national 501(c)(3) sports and youth-development organization. Positions are currently volunteer/unpaid while NHSBA develops its national funding base, with the goal of transitioning key leadership positions to compensated roles as funding becomes available.

Position Summary

The COO will serve as NHSBA's senior operational leader, helping turn the organization's national vision into an organized, scalable, and accountable operating structure.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee day-to-day national operations.

Coordinate National Directors and Regional Directors.

Translate strategic goals into operational plans.

Establish policies, procedures, systems, and accountability standards.

Lead national staff meetings and project reviews.

Maintain the national operating calendar.

Coordinate implementation of national programs and events.

Support budgeting, planning, and resource allocation.

Monitor organizational performance and deadlines.

Help develop volunteer recruitment and onboarding systems.

Ensure consistency across regional and local programs.

Identify operational challenges and recommend solutions.

Provide regular reports to the CEO and National Board.

Ideal Candidate

Experienced leaders in nonprofit operations, sports, education, youth development, business administration, or organizational management. Strong communication, organization, leadership, and project-management skills are essential.

What You Gain

National executive leadership experience, professional networking, sports and nonprofit management experience, and the opportunity to help build a growing national organization.

Volunteer-to-Compensated Pathway

NHSBA intends to evaluate key volunteer leadership positions for transition into paid employment, consulting, or other compensated arrangements as funding becomes available. Transition is an organizational goal and is not a guarantee of future employment or compensation.

How to Apply

Submit a resume and brief statement of interest explaining your leadership experience and why you want to help build NHSBA nationally.