About the role
Agent, College Football at Athletes First %HEADER_COMPANY_WEBSITE% %HEADER_EMPLOYEES% Agent, College Football United States %LABEL_POSITION_TYPE_FULL_TIME% $70k - $95k / year %BREADCRUMB_JOB_OPENINGS% Agent, College Football %BUTTON_APPLY_TO_POSITION% %BUTTON_APPLY_USING_INDEED% %BUTTON_APPLY_USING_LINKED_IN% 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