About Athletes First
Athletes First is a full-service athlete management firm that has been representing elite NFL players since its inception in 2001. Based in Southern California, with satellite offices in New York City, NY, Gainesville, FL, and Atlanta, GA. Athletes First is a staple in the sports representation business. Over the years, we've created a culture built around the two key components of our industry: exude extreme power while remaining intimately personal. Our mission is simple: Do the right things, with the right people, for the right reasons.

Role Overview
Athletes First is seeking a highly motivated, entrepreneurial and relationship-driven Agent to join our College Representation Department. This is a client-facing, performance-oriented role centered on recruiting and signing high school and college football players – and then delivering exceptional service once they are signed.
The ideal candidate is deeply embedded in the college and high school football landscape, has relevant relationships with players, coaches, and families, and possesses the drive and creativity to consistently convert prospects into signed clients on behalf of Athletes First. We are looking for a candidate that is motivated by winning as a team and demonstrates a willingness to outwork our competition.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

Recruiting & Client Acquisition

• Identify and engage potential clients, building relationships with athletes and their support networks (parents, coaches, trusted advisors)

• Lead introductory meetings and effectively communicate Athletes First's value to prospective clients

• Manage a high volume of relationships across multiple stages of the recruiting cycle, with strong prioritization and follow-through

• Maintain organized records of recruiting activity, ensuring visibility into pipeline status and progress

• Maintain a working knowledge of NCAA and NIL compliance rules as they apply to recruiting activity

• Build a personal network of industry contacts (coaches, trainers, advisors) to support a sustainable recruiting pipeline

• Provide regular updates to department leadership on recruiting activity and progress

• Meet or exceed signing goals established by department leadership

• Collaborate with and support fellow agents on recruiting initiatives as needed

• Contribute as a flexible, team-oriented partner across the broader department

Client Servicing & Contract Support

• Serve as a primary point of contact for signed clients, providing thoughtful and responsive day-to-day support

• Build long-term relationships rooted in trust, communication, and personal connection to support client retention

• Guide clients through key milestones in their college and pre-professional careers, including visit preparation, logistics, and ongoing support

• Support contract negotiations alongside experienced department members and NFLPA-certified agents

• Continue developing subject-matter expertise and negotiation skills over time, with a long-term path toward independent client representation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, with a strong preference for sports management, business, communications, or a related field

• Prior experience at a sports agency, in college athletics, football operations, or a related field preferred but not required

• Genuine motivation to build a long-term career in athlete representation

• Deep familiarity with the high school and college football landscape, recruiting process, and transfer portal

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to build trust with players and families from diverse backgrounds

• Externally competitive and internally cooperative, with a self-starting disposition and a high standard for follow-through and execution

• Exceptional organizational skills - meticulous about logging outreach, tracking status, and managing a large, active prospect list

• Sound judgment, discretion, and professionalism when handling sensitive client and prospect information

• Team-first mindset - personable, collaborative, and willing to contribute across multiple roles

• Coachable and receptive to feedback, with a genuine commitment to continuous improvement

• Willingness to travel and work non-traditional hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as required

What We Offer

• Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance

• 401k Retirement Plan

• Cell Phone Reimbursement

• Flexible PTO

• Exposure to the highest levels of professional sports and a front-row seat working alongside elite NFL athletes, coaches, and front office executives