Athlete Recruitment Specialist

Summary

ASM Sports is a college athletics recruiting company that connects student-athletes with college scholarship opportunities through scouting, mentorship, and academic support. The Athlete Recruitment Specialist identifies and evaluates prospective athletes, develops recruitment strategies, builds relationships with athletes and athletic community stakeholders, and guides recruits through the college recruitment process.

Responsibilities

• Actively engages with potential student-athletes and their families to promote the benefits of college athletic programs
• Evaluates the athletic abilities, academic achievements, and character traits of prospective student-athletes to determine their suitability for college athletic programs
• Cultivates and maintains strong relationships with high school coaches, club coaches, talent scouts, and sports agents to access a broad pool of potential recruits
• Utilize various scouting methods and platforms to identify talented student-athletes who align with our partner college programs' needs
• Develop and execute effective recruitment strategies to engage prospective athletes and guide them through the recruitment process
• Cultivate strong relationships with athletes and their families, providing personalized support and guidance throughout the recruitment journey
• Evaluate athletes' skills, potential, and fit with college programs, ensuring they meet eligibility requirements
• Attend sports events, tournaments, and showcases to identify and connect with potential athletes
• Collaborate with the marketing team to promote our services and build our brand within the athletic community
• Track and analyze recruitment metrics and data to measure success and continuously improve recruitment strategies

Skills

• * Ability to evaluate athletes' potential, skills, and athletic performance effectively
• * Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple athlete recruitment activities
• * Passion for sports and a genuine commitment to helping student-athletes achieve their athletic and academic aspirations
• * Bachelor's degree in Sports Management, Education, or a related field
• * Proven experience as a recruiter, talent scout, or similar role, with a focus on recruiting high school athletes for college sports programs
• * Extensive knowledge of the college recruitment process, NCAA rules, and eligibility requirements
• * Technologically savvy, with experience using recruitment platforms and database systems
• * Strong network and connections within the athletic community, including high school coaches and sports organizations

Qualifications

Must Haves

• * Ability to evaluate athletes' potential, skills, and athletic performance effectively
• * Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple athlete recruitment activities
• * Passion for sports and a genuine commitment to helping student-athletes achieve their athletic and academic aspirations
• * Bachelor's degree in Sports Management, Education, or a related field
• * Proven experience as a recruiter, talent scout, or similar role, with a focus on recruiting high school athletes for college sports programs
• * Extensive knowledge of the college recruitment process, NCAA rules, and eligibility requirements
• * Technologically savvy, with experience using recruitment platforms and database systems

Nice to Haves

• * Strong network and connections within the athletic community, including high school coaches and sports organizations

Benefits

• Multiple health insurance options
• Generous paid time off
• Flexible work schedules with the ability to work remotely 1 day a week
• Employee centric culture and a belief that we should empower those who are good at what they do and then give them the tools they need to achieve success and grow their career
• A collaborative environment that fosters communication and an open-door policy