Director of National Operations (Longview TX)​

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• Hiring Term: Fall 2026

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• Location: In Person at Longview TX HQ

 

• Full Time: Starting $100K/year salary + Performance Bonus Opportunity

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• Benefits: 401(k) plan, and FTO (Flexible Time Off)​​

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Texas Outlaw Running Company and Outlast are seeking a high-level operational leader to help oversee and scale our growing national endurance event organization.

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This role will oversee Race Directors and operational teams nationwide while helping improve existing races, launch new markets, build systems, and maintain high-quality event execution across the organization.

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Responsibilities

This role will oversee and manage Race Directors and operational staff nationwide while helping improve operational consistency, staffing, logistics, scheduling, and overall event execution. The Director of Operations will help grow existing races, assist in launching new markets and events, build scalable systems and accountability processes, and work directly with the Founder/CEO on operational strategy, leadership, and long-term company growth. This position plays a major role in maintaining a high-quality participant experience and ensuring strong execution standards across all events.

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Qualifications

Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience managing large-scale endurance events, including experience overseeing events with 1,000+ participants, along with 3+ years of leadership or management experience. Strong operational, organizational, and communication skills are required, along with the ability to lead teams in fast-paced environments and travel extensively throughout the year. Experience within the endurance, cycling, swimming, triathlon, running, trail, or event industry is required.

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Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a strong leader and problem solver who remains calm under pressure, takes ownership, and thrives in fast-growth environments. They should be highly organized, accountable, and capable of building systems while effectively leading people and teams. We are looking for someone who genuinely understands endurance event culture, enjoys working in dynamic operational environments, and is passionate about creating exceptional event experiences and helping scale a growing national organization.​

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Character:
An operations manager must carry high integrity, servant leadership, strong character, and sound judgment to successfully execute great events and lead teams well. You must be extremely hard-working, organized, intelligent, and personable, with a servant-leader mindset and a willingness to do whatever it takes to support the team and the athletes we serve.

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