Director, Collegiate Flag Football Development

Back to jobs New Director, Collegiate Flag Football Development New York Apply The NFL is dedicated to advancing flag football as a premier collegiate sport and expanding scholarship opportunities. The Director of Collegiate Flag Football Development will lead strategic efforts to establish flag football as a championship-level offering across colleges and universities. This role will serve as the primary liaison to governing bodies, conferences, and institutions, driving adoption and program growth with an initial focus on Division I schools. Responsibilities: Governance & Compliance: Partner with NCAA, NAIA, NJCAA, and other associations to secure championship status for flag football and ensure proper governance Conference & College Engagement: Cultivate relationships with conferences and colleges to support adoption and establishment of premier flag football programs; support growth of programs and competitiveness to establish flag football as top female college sport Growth Initiatives: Develop and execute strategies to accelerate collegiate adoption, including partner-led campaigns and scholarship programs New Initiatives: Craft and lead new initiatives to drive further college growth and adoption, including partner-led initiatives and Club-focused programs Partners: Engage the partner ecosystem to accelerate the growth through new initiatives including new events, broadcast opportunities, providing value-in-kind, and scholarship opportunities Talent Identification: Implement scalable systems for recruiting top athletes domestically and internationally Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred. Minimum 10 years of experience in sports management, business strategy, partner relations, or project leadership. Strong knowledge of NCAA and collegiate athletics with established relationships in the space. Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence diverse stakeholders. Exceptional strategic planning, project management, negotiation, and communication skills. Travel: Requires domestic and international travel (~20%) Flexibility to work non-traditional hours, including nights and weekends during major events Terms /Expected Hours of Work: NFL employees are required to work 40 hours per week in office. This role may often require hours on night and/or weekends as well. Salary / Pay Range This job posting contains a pay range, which represents the range of salaries or hourly rates that the NFL believes, in good faith, at the time of this posting that it might be willing to pay for the posted job in the location(s) specified. The NFL expects to hire for this position near the middle of the range. Only in truly rare and exceptional circumstances, where an external candidate has experience, credentials, or expertise that far exceed those required or expected for the position, would the NFL consider paying a salary or rate near the higher end of the range. Salary $140,000 - $170,000 USD Benefits Information To learn more about our comprehensive benefits offerings, please visit: NFL BENEFITS At the NFL, in-person work at our offices is a top priority because it allows us to collaborate more effectively, build stronger connections, and maintain the culture that drives our success. This role requires onsite presence at an NFL office or stadium location, and remote and/or hybrid working options are not offered. NO RELOCATION ASSISTANCE WILL BE PROVIDED. The NFL is committed to building an inclusive work environment that reflects our incredible fan base. 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