Director, Sports & Athlete Partnerships

(Athletes, coaches, athletic programs, and sports industry networks)

Role Overview

FindABlackAgent.com (FABA) is seeking a Director, Sports & Athlete Partnerships to support the growth of our platform through trusted, relationship-driven channels—specifically within athletic programs, sports organizations, and athlete support networks.

This role is designed for a professional who understands the housing needs that arise throughout an athlete’s journey, including transitions between teams, schools, cities, and career stages.

Unlike traditional sales roles, this position focuses on building relationships within the sports ecosystem, identifying housing demand during key transition moments, and guiding athletes and their families into FABA’s intake and matching system—while helping formalize this vertical into a scalable partnership channel over time.

Why This Role Matters

At FABA, we recognize that athletes and sports professionals experience some of the most frequent and high-impact housing transitions.

Key drivers include:

• High school → college transitions
• College recruitment and transfers (including NIL era movement)
• Professional draft, trades, and team changes
• Off-season relocation and training-based moves
• Career transitions and retirement

In many cases, athletes and their families:

• Are relocating on tight timelines
• Are unfamiliar with new markets
• Need trusted, discreet, and culturally aligned guidance
• Are making high-stakes financial decisions early in life

Sports networks are often the first and most trusted point of influence during these transitions.

This role helps FABA:

• Access high-intent, transition-driven housing demand
• Build trust within athlete and sports ecosystems
• Provide structured, reliable housing support during key career moments

Who This Role Partners With

This role focuses on building relationships within the sports and athlete ecosystem.

Types of Organizations

• College and university athletic departments (D1–D3, including HBCUs)
• NIL collectives and athlete support programs
• AAU and grassroots athletic organizations
• Professional athlete associations and alumni networks
• Sports agencies and athlete representation firms
• Training facilities, performance centers, and recovery organizations

Key Roles Within Organizations

• Coaches and athletic directors
• Player development and program coordinators
• Sports agents and athlete advisors
• NIL program leaders
• Trainers and performance specialists
• Team and program administrators

Professional Networks & Environments

• Athletic conferences and events
• Recruiting and showcase circuits
• Sports industry networking events
• Alumni and athlete community gatherings
• Training camps and performance programs

How FABA Fits

FABA positions itself as:

• A trusted housing support resource for athletes and their families
• A complement to athlete development and support programs
• A way to connect athletes with vetted real estate professionals in unfamiliar markets

Key Responsibilities

1. Partnership Development

Identify and build relationships with:

• Athletic programs and departments
• NIL collectives and athlete organizations
• Sports agents and athlete advisors
• Training and performance networks

Position FABA as a trusted housing resource throughout an athlete’s journey.

2. Relationship-Based Lead Generation

Engage athletes, families, and sports professionals navigating housing decisions

Identify individuals experiencing:

• Relocation due to team, school, or career changes
• First-time homeownership opportunities
• Investment or long-term housing decisions

Introduce FABA as a structured solution for housing support

Facilitate warm introductions into FABA’s intake process

3. Partnership Pipeline Management

Maintain an organized pipeline of:

• Athletic and sports partnerships
• Active relationships
• Referral opportunities

Track outreach, engagement, and follow-ups to ensure long-term relationship growth

4. Follow-Up & Client Experience Support

Conduct light follow-up with referred athletes and families

Ensure successful connection with agents

Support a smooth transition into new markets

Serve as a bridge between sports partners and FABA clients

5. Insight & Feedback Loop

Share observations such as:

• Athlete relocation patterns and trends
• Common challenges athletes face when securing housing
• Opportunities to better support early-stage wealth and housing decisions

These insights inform:

• Platform improvements
• Partnership strategy
• Long-term product development

What Success Looks Like

• Established relationships within sports and athlete ecosystems
• A steady pipeline of athlete-driven housing demand
• Strong conversion rates due to urgency and trust
• Repeat referrals from coaches, agents, and athletic programs

Ideal Background

• Experience in sports, athletics, or athlete-facing environments
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills
• Ability to engage with athletes, families, and sports professionals
• Understanding of athlete career transitions and lifestyle dynamics
• Organized and comfortable managing partnership pipelines
• Tech-comfortable (Google Drive, spreadsheets, CRM tools)

Work Structure & Flexibility

• Fully flexible, independent (1099) role
• Performance-based with the ability to scale into consistent monthly income
• Designed for relationship-driven execution rather than high-pressure sales

Compensation Structure

Compensation is designed to reward ongoing participation, partnership development, and contribution to channel performance.

Includes:

• Activity-based incentives for qualified intakes submitted
• Participation-based earnings tied to overall revenue generated through the Director’s partnership channel (measured periodically based on revenue received by FABA)
• Performance-based base stipend unlock tied to sustained contribution and growth

Compensation is not tied to individual transactions, but rather to overall channel performance and contribution.

How This Role Contributes to FABA’s Growth

This position expands FABA’s reach by:

• Establishing partnerships within the sports ecosystem
• Accessing high-intent, transition-driven housing demand
• Increasing conversion through trusted, relationship-based introductions
• Creating a repeatable and scalable acquisition channel

Over time, this role contributes to a more predictable pipeline of athlete-driven housing demand across multiple markets.

Future Growth Opportunity

As FABA expands, this role may evolve into a broader:

Athlete & Sports Partnerships Program

This initiative may include:

• Formal partnerships with athletic departments and NIL collectives
• Integration with athlete development and advisory networks
• Expansion into professional athlete relocation and investment support

The Director will play a key role in shaping how FABA supports athletes throughout their careers and beyond.

Closing Perspective

This role is not about volume—it is about timing, trust, and access during pivotal moments in an athlete’s journey.

By connecting athletes and their families with the right support at the right time, the Director, Sports & Athlete Partnerships helps FABA deliver a more confident and seamless housing experience.