Location: Fredericksburg, VA
Organization: Fredericksburg Nationals
Reports To: General Manager
Status: Full-Time, Exempt
About the Opportunity:
The Fredericksburg Nationals are seeking a proven, high-impact leader to join our front office as Assistant General Manager. This role is designed for a strong people manager and strategic operator who can elevate team performance, drive accountability, and strengthen day-to-day execution across the organization.
We recognize that great leaders come from many backgrounds. Depending on your strengths, whether in partnerships, ticket sales, marketing, stadium operations, or business development, this role will be structured to maximize your impact. Departments aligned with your expertise will report directly to you, giving you meaningful ownership and influence from day one.
This is a unique opportunity for a rising executive to shape their role, build strong teams, and play a central part in the club’s long-term success.
Position Overview:
The Assistant General Manager serves as a senior leader responsible for overseeing key operational and revenue functions based on organizational needs and individual strengths.
This role focuses on:
- Leading and developing staff
- Driving performance and accountability
- Improving systems and execution
- Supporting the General Manager in achieving business and organizational goals
The AGM is expected to be a visible, trusted leader who builds trust, sets standards, and helps the organization operate at a consistently high level.
Key Responsibilities:
- Leadership & Team Development:
- Lead, mentor, and develop department leaders and staff
- Establish clear expectations, goals, and accountability systems
- Build a positive, high-performance, and collaborative culture
- Address performance issues proactively and constructively
- Support recruitment, onboarding, and training of staff
- Department Oversight (Based on Strengths)
- Depending on experience, the AGM will oversee one or more of the following:
- Corporate Partnerships
- Ticket Sales & Service
- Marketing & Fan Engagement
- Stadium Operations & Events
- Responsibilities may include:
- Setting department strategy and priorities
- Monitoring performance and results
- Improving workflows and processes
- Ensuring alignment with organizational goals
- Business & Strategic Support:
- Partner with the General Manager on short- and long-term planning
- Contribute to revenue, growth, and operational strategies
- Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis
- Support reporting and compliance for MLB and DBH
- Partnerships & Community Relations:
- Build and maintain strong relationships with sponsors, partners, and key stakeholders
- Represent the organization professionally at games and events
- Ensure a high-quality experience for fans, clients, and community partners
- Operational Excellence:
- Identify gaps, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement
- Lead cross-departmental initiatives and special projects
- Help standardize best practices and performance expectations
- Support game-day and event operations as needed
Career Path & Growth:
This role is part of DBH’s leadership development pipeline and is designed for individuals seeking broader executive responsibility.
High performers may advance into:
- General Manager roles
- Multi-club leadership positions
- Corporate leadership roles within DBH
You will gain hands-on experience in organizational leadership, strategic planning, and enterprise-level operations.
Why This Role Is Different:
- Flexible structure based on your strengths
- Real leadership authority and ownership
- Opportunity to shape systems and culture
- Strong corporate support from DBH
- Clear pathway to senior leadership
If you are a strong leader who wants both influence and growth, this role offers a rare chance to build something meaningful.
Qualifications & Experience:
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience
- 3–7+ years of leadership experience in sports, sales, operations, marketing, or related fields
- Experience in Minor League Baseball or professional sports
- Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop teams
- Track record of improving performance and results
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
Preferred:
- Department head or multi-function leadership experience
- CRM, budgeting, or operational systems experience
- Knowledge of the Fredericksburg market
Key Competencies:
- People-first leadership
- Accountability and ownership
- Strategic and operational thinking
- Emotional intelligence
- Business acumen
- Adaptability and resilience
- High integrity and professionalism
Compensation & Benefits:
The Fredericksburg Nationals offer competitive compensation, benefits, and professional development opportunities consistent with leadership roles within Diamond Baseball Holdings.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.
