At DICK’S Sporting Goods, we believe in how positively sports can change lives. On our team, everyone plays a critical role in creating confidence and excitement by personally equipping all athletes to achieve their dreams. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce, reflecting the communities we serve.
If you are ready to make a difference as part of the world’s greatest sports team, apply to join our team today!
OVERVIEW:
About GameChanger:
We believe in the life changing impact youth sports have on and off the field. Sports encourage leadership, teamwork, responsibility, and confidence – important life lessons that have the power to propel our youth toward meaningful futures. We recognize that without coaches, parents, and volunteers, organized youth sports could not exist. By building the first and best place to experience the youth sports moments important to our community, we are helping families elevate the next generation through youth sports.
So if you love sports and their community building potential, or building cool products is your sport, GameChanger is the team for you. We are a remote first, dynamic tech company based in New York City, and we are solving some of the biggest challenges in youth sports today.
The Position:
GameChanger is looking for a Chief of Staff to the President to drive focus, rigor, and execution across the company. You will be a close strategic and operational partner to the President—translating ideas into priorities, executes decisions, strengthens operating rhythm, and brings structure to a fast-moving organization. The Chief of Staff operates as an extension of the President, helping synthesize inputs across the business so leadership can assess, decide, and move quickly. You will be execution-heavy and impact-oriented, focused on clarity, accountability, and alignment across teams. We ask that you have an in-office presence in New York City, reporting directly to our President.
What You'll Do:
President Partnership & Prioritization
Partner daily with the President to translate ideas and strategic direction into clear priorities, action plans, owners, and timelines.
Synthesize inputs from across the organization to support rapid, well-informed decision-making.
Structure incoming leadership requests to ensure they are aligned to company priorities and ready for executive review.
Provide perspective on tradeoffs, sequencing, and execution risks while remaining aligned to advancing the President's agenda.
Operating Rhythm & Organizational Rigor
Own and continuously improve executive operating cadence, including leadership meetings, planning cycles, and follow-ups.
Track key initiatives and commitments to ensure accountability and forward progress. Introduce structure and clarity in areas where processes are evolving as the company scales.
Maintain disciplined coordination while preserving agility in a fast-changing environment.
Executive & Stakeholder Alignment
Partner with the Executive Leadership Team to ensure clarity and alignment ahead of key decisions.
Participate in leadership discussions to identify misalignment, surface risks, and connect cross-functional dependencies.
Coordinate closely with DSG Chiefs of Staff and cross-functional partners to ensure information flows effectively to the President.
Board & Executive Materials
Prepare board decks, executive presentations, and key leadership communications.
Manage cross-functional inputs, timelines, and evolving decision dynamics with high attention to detail.
Support executive-level storytelling in partnership with the President.
Strategic Initiatives & Special Projects
Lead high-priority, cross-functional initiatives that require executive oversight.
Step into urgent or ambiguous issues and drive clarity, structure, and resolution.
Support strategic planning, organizational oversight, and leadership alignment efforts.
Who You Are:
Experience
7+ years of experience in consulting, corporate strategy, operations, product, or high-growth technology environments.
5+ years of experience operating in performance-driven environments with exposure to executive-level decision-making.
Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional initiatives from definition through execution.
Experience preparing executive- or board-level materials and synthesizing complex information into clear recommendations.
Technology fluency or proximity to product and engineering teams is a plus.
Capabilities
Experience structuring ambiguous problems and translating them into actionable plans.
Experience managing multiple high-priority workstreams simultaneously.
Comfortable working with data and metrics to support decision-making (deep financial modeling expertise not required).
Perks:
Work from our well-furnished, modern office in Manhattan, NY.
Unlimited vacation policy.
Paid volunteer opportunities.
Technology stipend - $4,000 every 2 years after your start to make sure you have the latest and greatest technology.
WFH stipend - $500 annually to make your WFH situation comfortable.
Monthly physical, mental, wellness & learning stipend offered through Holisticly.
Monthly lifestyle stipend offered through Fringe.
Full health benefits - medical, dental, vision, prescription, FSA, HRA, HSA, and coverage for family/dependents.
Retirement savings - Traditional and Roth 401K plans are offered through Vanguard, with an immediate company match.
Life insurance - basic life, supplemental life, and dependent life.
Disability leave - short-term disability and long-term disability.
Company paid parental leave - up to 20 weeks for birthing parents and up to 12 weeks for non-birthing parents.
Family building benefits offered through Progyny.
DICK'S Sporting Goods and their family of brands teammate discount.
The target salary range for this position is between $160,000 and $180,000. This is part of a total compensation package that includes incentive, equity, and benefits for eligible roles. Individual pay may vary from the target range and is determined by several factors including experience, internal pay equity, and other relevant business considerations. We constantly review all teammate pay to ensure a great compensation package that is fair and equal across the board.
* DICK'S Sporting Goods has company-wide practices to monitor and protect the company from significant compliance and monetary implications as it pertains to employer state tax liabilities. Due to said guidelines put in place, we are unable to hire in AK, DE, HI, IA, LA, MS, MT, OK, and SC.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Our Interview Process & AI
We recognize that AI has become a common part of everyday life and professional work, and its use continues to evolve rapidly. Our perspective on AI in the hiring process will evolve as well. At this time, we ask that candidates please refrain from using AI tools during interviews and assessments, as we want to see your authentic self. We will clearly indicate if and when AI use is acceptable in the process. If you have any questions or need accommodations, we're here to help. Thanks for helping us keep the process fair and secure for everyone!
IMPORTANT NOTICE: All official recruitment communications from GameChanger will come from an email address ending in @gc.com or no-reply@ashby.hq.com. If you receive communication from any other domain, please be cautious, as it is likely fraudulent.
QUALIFICATIONS:
VIRTUAL REQUIREMENTS:
At DICK’S, we thrive on innovation and authenticity. That said, to protect the integrity and security of our hiring process, we ask that candidates do not use AI tools (like ChatGPT or others) during interviews or assessments.
To ensure a smooth and secure experience, please note the following:
Cameras must be on during all virtual interviews.
AI tools are not permitted to be used by the candidate during any part of the interview process.
Offers are contingent upon a satisfactory background check which may include ID verification.
If you have any questions or need accommodations, we’re here to help. Thanks for helping us keep the process fair and secure for everyone!