General Manager, Athletics

Florida Gulf Coast University; Fort Myers (FL); Vor Ort; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Florida Gulf Coast University is hiring a General Manager, Athletics to oversee roster construction, revenue-sharing and budgeting for FGCU Athletics. The role uses analytics and market data to guide basketball operations and recruitments, while aligning activities with NCAA, ASUN, and university requirements.

The position also focuses on modernizing operations through analytics, technology, and emerging practices, working closely with coaching staff and campus partners to support

Qualifikationen

• Eight years of directly related full-time experience or a Bachelor's degree plus four years of related experience.

Aufgaben

• Provides strategic analysis and support for roster construction and long-term roster planning.

Kenntnisse

Strategic thinking

Data analysis

Communication

Team collaboration

Independent judgement

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Jobbeschreibung

General Manager, Athletics

Florida Gulf Coast University

Job Summary

The General Manager, Athletics provides strategic support to FGCUAthletics and coaching staff in roster management, revenue sharing,recruiting, budget management, and basketball operations. Theposition uses financial, market, recruiting, and performance datato inform roster construction and player personnel decisions;develops relationships with agents and recruiting networks;supports student-athletes pursuing professional opportunities; andensures activities align with NCAA, ASUN, and Universityrequirements. The General Manager also identifies opportunities tomodernize basketball operations through analytics, technology, andemerging practices.

FGCU is building a culture of curiosity, commitment andcollaboration. We value employees who successfully work with othersand drive positive change through critical thinking and decisiveaction. If you thrive in an environment of innovation,accountability and mutual respect, you will find a good homehere.

Job Description

Typical duties may include but are not limited to:

• Provides strategic analysis and support for rosterconstruction, revenue-sharing allocation, scholarship management,and long-term roster planning.
• Manages and monitors roster budgets, salary-cap considerations,contracts, and related financial scenarios in collaboration withAthletics leadership and coaching staffs.
• Develops and maintains recruiting intelligence and talentdatabases across high school, transfer, international, andgrassroots markets.
• Identifies and evaluates prospective student-athletes usingfilm, data, rankings, market research, and risk assessment toinform recruiting and roster decisions.
• Builds and maintains relationships with player agents,recruiting networks, professional organizations, and other talentsources.
• Provides guidance and support related to NCAA transfer portalstrategy, roster timing, eligibility, and applicablerevenue-sharing requirements.
• Tracks player development and provides data-informed analysisto support student-athlete and team performance.
• Supports student-athletes and coaching staff with professionalopportunities, including draft processes, combines, G League,summer leagues, and professional workouts.
• Develops and utilizes analytics, data systems, and emergingtechnologies to enhance roster management, recruiting, playerdevelopment, and basketball operations.
• Serves as a strategic liaison between coaching staff, Athleticsadministration, and appropriate campus partners on roster,recruiting, financial, contractual, and operational matters.
• Monitors NCAA, ASUN, and University requirements andcollaborates with appropriate Athletics personnel to ensurecompliance with applicable rules and policies.
• Provides timely information, analysis, and recommendations tothe Director of Athletics, Deputy Athletics Director, and coachingstaff to support informed decision-making.
• In addition to the primary reporting relationship, thisposition maintains a dotted-line reporting relationship to theCompliance, Senior Associate Athletics Director and workscollaboratively to support organizational priorities, operationalobjectives, and responsibilities within the Office of InstitutionalEquity & Compliance.
• Complies with all University, ASUN Conference regulations, aswell as all NCAA rules and regulations. Remains current with allchanges in NCAA, as well as changes to University, ASUN Conferencerules and regulations regarding intercollegiate athletics. Thisincludes the requirement for self-reporting any possible ruleviolations and participation in the annual NCAA continuingeducation programs including passing the NCAA certification test,if applicable. Any violation of NCAA rules is prohibited and mayresult in disciplinary action up to and including termination ofemployment.

Other Duties:

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Additional Job Description

Required Qualifications:

• This position requires either eight years of directly relatedfull-time experience or, as an alternative, a Bachelor's degreefrom an accredited institution in an appropriate area ofspecialization and four years of full-time experience directlyrelated to the job functions.
• Experience in sport operations (coaching, managing, and/orplaying) at the collegiate or professional level.
• Experience operating a personal computer and proficient withMicrosoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Valid driver's license and the ability to travel throughout thecountry.
• Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience,and/or certifications may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Accounting,Business, Economics or related field.
• Experience in financial management, budgeting, or relatedfinancial operations.
• Experience with contract negotiation.
• Experience working with sports or entertainment agents.
• Experience working with data analytics and/or AI.
• Experience in basketball operations at the collegiate orprofessional level.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Proven ability to think strategically and approach challengeswith creativity.
• Demonstrated track record of reliability, meeting goals, andholding oneself accountable.
• Strong interpersonal skills and experience working effectivelyacross teams.
• Knowledge of NCAA, Atlantic Sun Conference (ASUN), and CoastalCollegiate Sports Association (CCSA) rules and regulations as theypertain to the job duties.
• Knowledge of NCAA rules pertaining to revenue sharing,eligibility, recruiting.
• Knowledge of grassroots and international basketball as well asgeneral college recruiting in all sports.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communicationskills.
• Ability to interact in a professional manner with staff,faculty, students, and the community in a service-orientedenvironment.
• Ability to take initiative to plan, organize, coordinate andperform work in various situations when numerous and competingdemands are involved.
• Ability to think critically and creatively, have a highstandard of integrity, and be motivated to incorporate bestpractices into the organizational structure.
• Ability to exercise a high degree of independent judgement inthe establishment, interpretation, application, and enforcement ofall rules, regulations, and policies.

Institutional Values & Behavioral Expectation

In this role, the successful candidate will be expected to:

• Seek out new approaches to improve outcomes; remain open forfeedback and new ideas.

• Lead with integrity; consistently produce high-quality work;persevere to overcome obstacles to meet deadlines and achievedeliverables.

• Share information and insights thoughtfully; build partnershipsacross departments; communicate respectfully; support colleagues toachieve common goals.

Pay Grade 19

FGCU is a State University System of Florida member and an EqualOpportunity and Equal Access employer. All qualified applicantswill receive consideration for employment without regard to race,color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, orprotected veteran status.