About the Jacksonville Jaguars
The Jacksonville Jaguars are a professional football team and a member of the National Football League’s AFC South Division. The Jaguars are one of the NFL’s youngest franchises, playing their first regular season home game on Sept. 3, 1995, in Jacksonville, Fla., and have since won four division titles. The Jaguars are owned by Shahid Khan, a visionary leader whose businesses include Flex-N-Gate, Fulham Football Club, All Elite Wrestling, Bold Events and Iguana Investments. Since 2012, Mr. Khan’s impact on the Northeast Florida community has exceeded $500 million, including charitable giving through the Jaguars Foundation, capital improvements to EverBank Stadium and the creation of Daily’s Place, which hosts upwards of 40 concerts a year. The Jaguars and Iguana Investments opened the Miller Electric Center, a state-of-the-art sports performance center in 2023, which now houses all of football operations for the Jaguars, including players, coaches and other personnel. Over the next several years, the Jaguars and Iguana Investments will complete Phase 1 of the Jacksonville Shipyards, a reimagination of the riverfront which will include a Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences, an office building inclusive of the Jaguars front office headquarters, and a modernized marina and support building, as well as begin additional projects to transform the area around the stadium into a year-round, mixed-use sports and entertainment district.
In 2024, the Jaguars and the City of Jacksonville announced plans to move forward with a reimagined Stadium of the Future, securing Jaguars football in Jacksonville for generations to come, plus a continuation of annual traditions of the Florida-Georgia Football Classic and TaxSlayer Gator Bowl while also opening opportunities for future Super Bowls, Final Four tournaments, college football playoffs, marquee concerts and more. Using research derived from Jaguars fans, stadium guests and a comprehensive assessment of the facility's structure, the Stadium of the Future will be a world-class venue for a world-class city that showcases a facility that is environmentally friendly, cost effective and presents state-of-the-art innovation. The Stadium of the Future features a protective canopy, wider concourses, new communal spaces, scenic lookout decks, immersive in-bowl technology, new seating types and a public Floridian nature park.
The Jaguars company values are Passion, Respect, Innovation, Dedication and Empowerment (PRIDE). We believe in the importance of diversity, continual learning and transparency. We also understand the role that excitement, originality and fun play in the workplace. All of these ideas come together to build a strong and dynamic workplace culture. Because of this, we are dedicated to, and encouraged by, leading the way in developing a distinct and inclusive team.
Summary
The Legends Manager is a critical component to the Jaguars dedication and efforts to support its players throughout the entirety of their career and beyond. This role is actively involved in the off-the-field development of players and their transition away from the game. It is primarily tasked with establishing long-lasting, meaningful relationships predicated on trust, creating and executing holistic professional growth and the wellbeing of former players.
Job Responsibilities
- Coordinate events and programs including Legends Weekend, Legends appearances for game(s) in London, networking opportunities, Jaguars Legends signings, community and game-day appearances (gameday signings, suite visits, partnership appearances, Legends hosted in suites and cabanas).
- Coordinate career support services that connect Legends with resources, including professional development programs, training opportunities, and networking events.
- Serve as the team liaison for NFL Legends Community/League office - meetings, team calls, and any program communication and implementation.
- Stay current on all league and players association policies and programs related to former players.
- Cooperate with Partnerships and Sales teams on requests for Legend appearances.
- Develop goals, metrics, and processes for measuring performance for Legends Department programs; maintain an accurate and efficient system of program reporting to reflect investment impact.
- Coordinate the development and implementation of Legends outreach programs.
- Establish and build relationships with a wide range of Legends: maintain regular communication with Legends via direct contact, phone calls, email campaigns, events, and social media; ensure the existence and comprehensive and accurate alumni databases, as well as personal information provided by Legends is handled professionally and confidentially.
- Assist in program assessment and goal setting for the upcoming year.
- Develop and maintain Legends sponsorship presentation deck for potential partners.
- Assist in producing annual comprehensive summary of all Legends outreach.
- Manage the Jaguars Legends website and Facebook account and provide content to include recaps of Legend appearances, announcements of upcoming events, and relevant features on Jaguars Legends.
- Coordinate and maintain yearly budget for all Legends programs.
- Accountable for ensuring Legends-based programs, which include sponsor elements, reach fulfillment.
- Support all current and new community outreach efforts.
- Assist with Community Impact and Football Development responsibilities and assignments.
- Other tasks as assigned.
Job Requirements
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Communications, Public Relations, Sports Management, Marketing or a related field.
- At least two (2) years of experience in community relations, public relations, alumni relations or project/event management.
- A strong understanding of the professional sports business, including the importance of working with current and former professional athletes.
- Demonstrated ability to drive diversified, scalable, and sustainable programs.
- A strong strategic planning experience: in translating strategies into concrete action plans: ability to balance strategy, execution, and accountability.
- Must be flexible to work evenings and/or weekends and all Jacksonville Jaguars and Stadium events, including events held on weekends, nights, and holidays.
- Must be willing to travel.
- Must pass pre-employment screens.
- Must have a valid driver's license
Preferred
- Accustomed to working in a fast-paced environment with ability to multi-task and collaborate.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Must exhibit professionalism when interacting with staff, members of the media, and players/coaches.
- Must exhibit professionalism as it relates to budget management and meeting deadlines.
- Must adapt, with minimal advance notice, to changes in how business is conducted and work is accomplished.
- Must be able to handle confidential, privileged, and/or sensitive information with carefully and with sensitivity.
- Must possess excellent organizational skills.
- Act as a role model within and outside the Jacksonville Jaguars organization.
- Excellent oral and written communications skills.
- Strength in public speaking and event management.
- Ability to work with diverse groups.
- Ability to handle physical rigors of event set up, break down and related job functions.
- Leadership skills with the ability to conceptualize, execute, and see projects/events through to completion.
- Computer savvy (basic proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite-Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Perks and Offerings
- Here is insight into some of the perks and offerings of the Jaguars and Bold Events:
- Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and Pet insurance options
- Mobile phone stipend
- 100% match of the employee’s contribution, up to 5% of income, in company 401(k) program
- 16 weeks of paid parental leave, including adoption; Leave Sharing option available
- Company provided lunch during the work week
- Wellness Programs inclusive of: Employee Assistance Program through NFL Lifeline as well as Colonial Life; preferred access to mental health appointments; access to onsite weight facility; company sponsored rec leagues; significant discounts to local YMCA; wellness challenges; Modern Health
- Team member recognition and mentor programs
- 21 paid company holidays in addition to 17 days of PTO (that’s over 1 month of paid time off!); Summer Fridays; flex scheduling
- JagsU’s and various company and departmental training and development options; internal shadow program; senior leadership lunches; programming through prestigious universities
- Various employee events and celebrations such as: an Employee Anniversary Celebration, PRIDE Awards Ceremony, Employee Days of Service, Employee Appreciation Day, a holiday party, quarterly all team meetings, and more
- Opportunity to receive tickets to various events such as Jaguars home games and concerts, as well as other local, ticketed events
- Various other perks and discounts through local partners
- Onsite notary
- Perks and offerings are subject to change and may be dependent upon role
Applications are being accepted online only. Please do not call to apply for this position. Please provide complete information. An incomplete application may affect your consideration for this position. The Jacksonville Jaguars are committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, rules, or legal requirements.
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