Director, Player Personnel - Flag Football in Winter Park, Florida at NexGen Sports Group, Inc

The Director of Player Personnel will report to the SVP, Operations – Flag Football and lead the development and execution of the league’s player identification, evaluation, recruitment and player support strategy. This individual will play a critical role in building the league’s talent ecosystem from the ground up – establishing the processes and relationships necessary to identify, evaluate, recruit, develop and support elite flag football athletes globally.

This role requires deep credibility within the elite flag football community, strong operational leadership, and the ability to build scalable systems in a startup environment. The ideal candidate brings extensive experience working directly with high-level flag football athletes through coaching, scouting, player development, or talent evaluation, along with a strong understanding of the broader football and athlete development landscape.

Responsibilities:

Player Identification & Talent Pipeline Development

• Design and lead the league’s player personnel strategy across scouting, evaluation, recruitment and talent development
  • Build and manage a nationwide and/or international network of scouts, evaluators, coaches and talent identifiers
  • Develop scalable systems and standards for player evaluation, grading, ranking and reporting
• Establish and oversee player evaluation events and pathways, including combines, showcases and training camps
  • Build and maintain a robust pipeline of elite flag football talent across key domestic and international markets
  • Develop relationships with flag football organizations, coaches, trainers, tournament operators and athlete communities
• Maintain awareness of emerging players, trends and competitive dynamics across the global flag football ecosystem
• Partner with league leadership on player acquisition strategy, roster construction philosophy, and long-term talent planning

Football Operations & Evaluation Execution

• Lead operational planning and execution for player evaluation events and football testing environments
• Develop standardized evaluation criteria across positional skill sets, athletic traits, football IQ, leadership and competitiveness
• Oversee player database management, scouting reports, rankings and evaluation workflows
• Collaborate with Football Operations and Competition teams to align talent strategy with league structure and competitive goals
• Support development of league policies and standards related to player eligibility, participation, and conduct

Player Programs & Athlete Experience

• Oversee development of player-facing programs, resources and support systems once athletes are contracted with the league
• Partner cross-functionally to build programs related to player onboarding, athlete development, wellness support and professional resources
• Serve as a primary point of contact and advocate for player-related initiatives internally
• Help establish and maintain a strong player culture aligned with league values and standards
• Support communication and relationship management with players, agents, and key athlete representatives

• 10–15 years of experience in player personnel, scouting, coaching, athlete development, or football operations
• Direct experience working with elite flag football athletes
• Strong existing relationships within the flag football ecosystem, including athletes, coaches, trainers and tournament operators
• Experience designing and executing player evaluation systems and talent identification programs
• Demonstrated ability to assess football talent and project athlete development
• Strong operational and organizational skills, with the ability to build systems and processes from the ground up
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills
• Experience leading scouts, evaluators, or football operations personnel
• Experience with emerging leagues, Olympic sports pathways, or international competition environment
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred

Preferred:

• Prior experience building or leading player personnel functions for emerging leagues, Olympic pathways, or non-traditional professional sports
• Experience working with the International Federation of American Football, USA Football, national team programs, or elite flag football pipelines
• Background in elite athlete development environments (youth ? senior national / professional pathways)
• International scouting, evaluation, or event experience
• Experience designing or managing player databases, scouting platforms, or evaluation technology
• Strong understanding of Olympic sport models, qualification pathways, and international competition structures
• Former high-level flag football athlete, coach, or evaluator strongly preferred

You’ll be successful if:

• You build instant credibility with elite flag football athletes, coaches, and evaluators through trust, expertise, and consistency
• You thrive in a build-from-scratch environment and can create scalable player personnel systems
• You balance strategic talent planning with hands-on execution and operational ownership
• You evaluate talent holistically, combining football instincts with disciplined processes and data
• You collaborate effectively across Flag Ops, Competition, and league leadership to align player strategy with league goals

What You’ll Gain:

• Opportunity to help build a professional sports league from the ground floor
• Ownership over the league’s long-term player talent and development strategy
• Direct impact on shaping the future of professional flag football
• Close collaboration with senior leadership, football stakeholders, and elite athletes
• Unique exposure to the intersection of sports, media, international competition, and emerging professional leagues

Benefits:

• Equity ownership opportunities to allow employees to share in the company’s growth
• Unlimited discretionary time off along with paid holidays
• Comprehensive health insurance options, including a 100% contribution Employee coverage option
• Additional employee and family insurance coverage options with company contribution, including dental and vision
• FSA, HSA and DCHSA opportunities including contribution matches
• Retirement options including traditional 401(k) and Roth IRA plans

*Benefits are subject to change at the company’s discretion.

TMRW Sports is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other factor protected by applicable law. This applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, and training.

TMRW Sports expressly prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

No matter what background you bring with you, if you are committed to excellence and good at what you do, we welcome you to apply to join us and encourage you to come as you are.

About TMRW Sports: (pronounced “tomorrow sports”)

TMRW Sports is focused on building modern approaches in sports, media, and entertainment. By creating new leagues for a new age, TMRW Sports is forging pathways and experiences for generations of fans. TMRW Sports’ first project, TGL presented by SoFi, is a primetime team golf league in partnership with the PGA TOUR that reaches 152 countries and territories worldwide and has been described as a “high-energy arena spectacle” by Vanity Fair, “pure entertainment” by GQ, and “golf’s boldest new venture” by Fast Company. Targeting a winter 2026-27 launch, WTGL will feature teams of the world’s best women golfers in partnership with the LPGA and has attracted investment from Alex Morgan’s Trybe Ventures. TMRW Sports is also developing plans for men’s and women’s professional flag football leagues in partnership with the National Football League and 32 Equity, the league’s collective investment vehicle. Founded by Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy, and sports executive Mike McCarley, TMRW Sports is supported by an influential and diverse investor group of athletes, celebrities and business leaders from the worlds of sports, media, technology and finance. For more, visit TMRWSportsGroup.com.