Personal Assistant to Professional Athlete / in Houston, Texas

We are seeking an experienced, highly organized, and proactive Personal Assistant to serve as a trusted right hand for a high-profile athlete. This is a dynamic, fast-paced role requiring exceptional judgment, discretion, and the ability to anticipate needs before they arise. The ideal candidate thrives behind the scenes, enjoys solving problems, and can seamlessly manage competing priorities while maintaining the highest level of professionalism and confidentiality. This position is based in Houston, TX and requires flexibility to work outside of traditional business hours, including evenings, weekends, and travel as needed.

Responsibilities:

• Manage an ever-changing personal and professional calendar, coordinating appointments, meetings, training schedules, appearances, travel, and personal commitments
• Coordinate complex domestic and international travel, including private aviation, commercial flights, hotels, ground transportation, and detailed itineraries
• Act as the primary liaison between the principal and key contacts, including business management, agents, trainers, vendors, family members, and service providers
• Handle personal errands, shopping, gifting, returns, and day-to-day lifestyle logistics
• Coordinate appointments related to healthcare, wellness, fitness, grooming, and other personal services
• Assist with household management, including overseeing vendors, maintenance appointments, deliveries, and home projects
• Manage expenses, organize receipts, and coordinate with accountants or business managers as needed
• Organize important documents and ensure all administrative matters remain current and well maintained
• Anticipate needs, troubleshoot challenges proactively, and create solutions with minimal direction
• Assist with special projects, event planning, and personal initiatives as they arise
• Maintain absolute confidentiality and exercise exceptional judgment in all matters

Requirements: 

• 5+ years of experience supporting a high-profile executive, entrepreneur, athlete, entertainer, or ultra-high-net-worth individual
• Outstanding organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Highly resourceful, proactive, and solutions-oriented
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
• Tech-savvy and proficient in Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, Apple products, and modern productivity tools
• Experience coordinating complex travel and managing confidential information
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record

Schedule: Full-time with flexibility for evenings and weekends as needed

Compensation: $80-100K+ based on experience

Location: Houston, Texas
 

Pocketbook Agency is acting solely as a recruiting and placement firm for this position and is not the employer of record for this role unless otherwise explicitly stated. All hiring decisions, compensation, benefits, and employment terms are determined by the client employer. By applying, you acknowledge that submission of an application does not guarantee placement or employment.

Pocketbook Agency is an equal opportunity recruiting firm and does not discriminate in its recruiting, screening, or placement practices based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.