Senior Manager, Player Engagement & Education

Triwill Group; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The NFL seeks a Senior Manager, Player Engagement in New York to lead education and player-support initiatives across the league's five pillars. You will oversee a cluster of 8 club HPEs and manage mandatory education programs under the CBA.

The role requires 7+ years in professional sports or college athletics, a Bachelor's degree, onsite work in NYC, and strong communication, planning, and cross‑functional collaboration skills. Salary ranges from $100,000 to $130,000 USD.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum 7 years of related experience in professional sports or college athletics/student-athlete support.
• Must work from the NFL League office in New York, 5 days per week.

Responsibilities

• Offer support in the five pillars of Player Engagement, working closely with clubs Heads of Player Engagement to ensure comprehensive player support
• Oversee player mandatory education, devise the strategy, assist with the development of evergreen content/curriculum, lead internal collaboration & communication within the league office, and implement changes that align with player needs
• Train presenters, including Legends and League staff, on player mandatory education
• Develop the strategy for the continuing education pillar, drive participation, conduct degree verifications, and lead educational webinars
• Direct all aspects of the Paul J. Tagliabue NFL Academic Excellence Award, coordinating nominations, committee engagement, and recipient recognition
• Lead and facilitate off-season programs and workshops for players that focus on post NFL experience career exploration
• Responsible for leading NFL Family Programming efforts, including the creation, implementation, and evaluation of programs, resources, and services that support the holistic development of NFL players and their families
• Manage and respond to club HPEs, players, NFL Legend inquiries, ensuring that support and resources are provided
• Assist in the planning and coordination of the Player Engagement Annual Meeting
• Serve as the department lead for invoices and contracts

Skills

Communication

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

The NFL seeks a Senior Manager, Player Engagement in New York to lead education and player-support initiatives across the league's five pillars. You will oversee a cluster of 8 club HPEs and manage mandatory education programs under the CBA.

The role requires 7+ years in professional sports or college athletics, a Bachelor's degree, onsite work in NYC, and strong communication, planning, and cross‑functional collaboration skills. Salary ranges from $100,000 to $130,000 USD.