About Bound

We believe an athletic director's job is one of the most critical in a community: to shape the lives and experiences of student-athletes. But as we listened, we learned that with dwindling budgets and growing responsibilities, they’ve had no choice but to spend more time managing logistics than leading their teams and programs. After countless conversations, we gained a deep understanding of their challenges, from handling transactions to managing schedules and tracking results.

This insight was the catalyst for Bound. We created an all-in-one platform to give ADs back their time. With our OneSchedule Technology at its core, our platform integrates essential tools like Activity Registration, Tickets and Passes, and 20+ additional solutions. Today, Bound empowers schools across the country to manage every aspect of their athletics and activities, all within a single, unified solution.

We're not just a software company; we are a team made up of former athletic directors, administrators, coaches, parents, and fans. We all share one core belief: in the power of youth sports and activities to positively impact communities and the people who live in them.

About the Role

The Association Manager’s primary objective is to support the Director, State Associations and the Associations Department in preparing, managing, and growing relationships with partnered state governing bodies nationwide. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver who can think quickly, communicate effectively across departments, and take initiative. They should be eager to learn, adaptable, and able to demonstrate creative and strategic thinking skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily state association needs and inquiries.
• Execute and remain accountable for all association-related tasks and deliverables.
• Assist in identifying and documenting software bugs.
• Plan, measure, and evaluate association value, performance, and feedback.
• Collaborate with team members to efficiently organize and execute on all aspects of partnerships.
• Implement strategic strategies to deepen relationships with partner associations.
• Anticipate association needs for prospect and current customer discussions by leveraging internal insights, feedback, and industry trends.
• Support the onboarding and ongoing training of association staff.
• Aid in the creation of association specific promotional, marketing, and training materials.
• Work with multiple departments to ensure thorough communication from associations to schools.
• Perform additional duties as needed.

Required Qualifications

• High attention to detail
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate them when appropriate.
• Time management skills, with the ability to manage and coordinate multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong problem solving skills.
• Must be flexible and able to adapt to changing priorities.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have)

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience with athletic associations, athletic directors, or high school education.
• Experience managing cross-functional relationships.

Who You Are

• A strong communicator who is comfortable collaborating across teams and building trusted relationships with external partners.
• Highly organized and adaptable, able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Eager to learn, with a willingness to dive into new tools, processes, and challenges.
• Relationship-driven and service-minded, with a genuine interest in supporting associations and delivering a high quality partner experience.

Work Hours & Flexibility

Bound does not operate on a traditional “routine” workweek. When work needs to be done, we collaborate to get it done — whether that’s in the morning, afternoon, evening, or occasionally on weekends.

At the same time, Bound supports flexibility for personal needs, family events, appointments, and time to recharge. Employees are trusted to manage their schedules while meeting deadlines and delivering high‑quality work.

Work Location

Bound supports remote and hybrid work. Some roles may require on‑site presence depending on team needs and responsibilities. Location expectations for this role: Remote, with some travel required.

Why Join Bound?

Bound Core Values:

• Moments Matter – We work for moment creators.
• Hands On. Hands In. – We live these problems and live to solve them.
• You Are Unusual – Everyone was given remarkable gifts. We want to see those in action.
• We Figure It Out – We don’t dwell on a problem or issue, we work together and figure it out.
• Learn It Alls – We are learn it alls, not know it alls

Benefits:

• Flexible work hours
• Flexible time off / PTO as needed
• 11 Holidays annually
• Retirement savings - up to 3% match
• Medical, dental and vision with employer contribution

Bound is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.  Bound is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact us.