Associate Director Of Athlete Engagement

The Associate Director of Athlete Engagement is a remote-first, part-time role responsible for managing relationships with college and professional athletes, overseeing athlete deliverables for brand partnerships and NIL campaigns, and representing Axe Sports Group professionally.

Location: Remote

Responsibilities

• Onboarding new athletes and communicating campaign expectations and timelines
• Tracking deliverables such as social posts, appearances, and content deadlines
• Following up to ensure content is submitted and brand-compliant
• Coordinating with internal team members and brand partners to keep campaigns on track
• Flagging and escalating missed deadlines or communication gaps
• Representing the Axe Sports Group brand with professionalism, energy, and authenticity in athlete interactions

Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience in athlete relations, talent management, sports marketing, brand partnerships, or a related field
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Experience working with or around college or professional athletes (strongly preferred)
• Familiarity with NIL, brand deal structures, or influencer marketing (a plus)
• Self-starter with strong accountability and follow-through
• Comfortable with occasional travel for events or in-person athlete engagements

Benefits

• A front-row seat to the NIL industry at a growing sports marketing agency
• Direct involvement in athlete brand development and real campaign execution
• Flexible, remote-first work environment with meaningful in-person touchpoints
• Access to a growing athlete, university, and brand partner network