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The North University retail store will feature 2,500 square feet of retail designed to elevate the fan experience through collectibles, team-specific product, athlete (NIL) jerseys/products, and ...

Collaborate closely with athletic department and sponsors to create custom NIL content that delivers on all stakeholders' voice, tone, and brand objectives. * Create and continue to evolve NIL ...

$180 - $240/hr

Develop and execute long-term financial, NIL/revenue-share, and overall revenue generation strategies that position ODU Athletics for sustained success. * Lead departmental budgeting, resource ...

Account Executive

Waco, TX · On-site

$45K - $55K/yr

About TheLinkU TheLinkU is a leading NIL (Name, Image & Likeness) technology and revenue platform built to help universities, student-athletes, and brands unlock compliant, scalable revenue ...

About TheLinkU TheLinkU is a leading NIL (Name, Image & Likeness) technology and revenue platform built to help universities, student-athletes, and brands unlock compliant, scalable revenue ...

Account Executive

Fresno, CA · On-site

$45K - $65K/yr

About TheLinkU TheLinkU is a leading NIL (Name, Image & Likeness) technology and revenue platform built to help universities, student-athletes, and brands unlock compliant, scalable revenue ...

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How much do athlete nil jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for athlete nil in the United States is $20.39, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.31 and $20.19 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an Athlete NIL?

Athlete NILs refer to the Name, Image, and Likeness rights of athletes, allowing them to profit from their personal brand. With recent changes in regulations, especially in the United States, student-athletes can now sign endorsement deals, promote products on social media, and receive compensation for appearances or autographs. This change has created new opportunities for athletes to monetize their reputation while still in school, but it also comes with guidelines to ensure compliance with NCAA and state laws. Understanding NIL deals is crucial for athletes to maximize their earning potential and maintain eligibility.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as an Athlete NIL professional?

To thrive as an Athlete NIL professional, you need strong athletic performance, a solid personal brand, and knowledge of NCAA and NIL regulations, typically supported by collegiate athletic experience. Familiarity with social media platforms, content creation tools, and contract management systems is essential. Excellent communication, self-promotion, and negotiation skills help you build partnerships and manage brand relationships. These skills are important to maximize earning potential, maintain compliance, and effectively represent both yourself and your sponsors.

What challenges do athletes face when managing Name, Image, and Likeness opportunities while balancing sports and academics?

Athletes navigating NIL opportunities often find it challenging to balance endorsement deals and personal branding activities with their rigorous sports schedules and academic responsibilities. Time management becomes crucial, as athletes must comply with NCAA or institutional rules while maintaining performance on the field and in the classroom. Additionally, understanding contract terms, negotiating deals, and managing finances can be complex, so many athletes collaborate closely with compliance officers, agents, or advisors to ensure they make informed decisions without jeopardizing their eligibility or well-being.

What is the difference between Athlete Nil vs Sports Coach?

AspectAthlete NilSports Coach
Required CredentialsNone specific, often self-trained or amateurCoaching certifications, sports-specific licenses
Work EnvironmentTraining facilities, sports fields, gymsSports venues, schools, clubs
Industry UsageAmateur or recreational sportsProfessional and amateur sports teams

While Athlete Nil typically refers to amateur or recreational participants without formal coaching credentials, Sports Coaches are trained professionals with certifications who guide athletes in training and performance. The main difference lies in credentials and professional involvement in sports development.

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States with the most job openings for Athlete Nil jobs include:

Infographic showing various Athlete Nil job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 15% Internship, 62% Full Time, and 23% Part Time. Highlights an 92% In-person, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $42,416 per year, or $20.4 per hour.

Store Manager | University of Michigan: Westgate

ASM Global

Ann Arbor, MI • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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ASM Global rating

6.6

Company rating: 6.6 out of 10

Based on 84 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

146th of 260 rated facilities management


Job description

GLOBAL MERCHANDISE

Recognizedleaders in retail and merchandising worldwide, Legends Global Merchandise provides a fully customized, customer-centric, omnichannel shopping experience for fans. Our vertical service solution allows us to provide the latest trends, styles, designs, and brand collaborations acrossdifferent categories. For in-venue, e-commerce and pop-up operations, Legends sets the standard when it comes to a unique shopping experience.We pride ourselves in creating a customized portfolio of inventory based on each property andoperatingas a true extension of each client's brand.Different guests want different things, and we are here to build and provide a tailored retail experience.

VENUE/PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The MDen is the official team store for the University of Michigan Athletic Department. Legends Global has partnered with Michigan Athletics to deliver legendary products and customer service through retail stores, e-commerce, and sales locations throughout the Michigan Athletic venues.

The Westgate retail store will feature 9,000 square feet of retail designed to elevate the fan experience through collectibles, team-specific product, athlete (NIL) jerseys/products, and exclusive items designed only for the MDen. Our retail space will feature a custom design counter, where fans will be able to make an athlete jersey of their choice, or personalize a jersey to show they are a true Michigan fan. The store will also host athlete/coach autograph signings, and special events throughout the calendar year.

THE ROLE

Supervises and coordinates operations of retail store. Our number one priority is to provide fans with a legendary experience each time they enter the store. We strive to create an environment unlike any other sporting event world-wide. We go above and beyond to exceed their expectations in customer service, display of merchandise, and attention to detail. If you have a passion for retail, an outgoing personality, love to sell, enjoy leading a team and strive to create relationships with the fans, this is the place for you.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Oversee day-to-day operations of the store.

  • Ensure the Total Customer Experience.

  • Provide customer service by greeting andassistingcustomers and responding to customer inquiries and complaints.

  • Strong product knowledge.

  • Communicates with Program Team to ensure availability of merchandise; maintain accurate inventory.

  • Execute all company visual merchandising directives.

  • Maintainappropriate levelof store staff; hire, train, and evaluate personnel; promote or fire personnel.

  • Direct and supervise employees engaged in sales, inventory-taking, reconciling cash receipts, or in performing services for customers.

  • Inform store employees on updated proper store operations and procedures.

  • Schedule and assign employee hours.

  • Monitor payroll and expenses daily to ensurebudgetis met.

  • Assist Program Team in reviewing merchandising activities, determining additional needed sale promotions.

  • Support and adhere to all company policies, procedures, and guidelines.

  • Direct all store operations onadditionaldays, including game days andspecial events.

  • Other duties may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, the candidate must be able to perform each essential dutyabove atthe highest levels. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilityrequired.

  • Three-Five years industry experiencerequired.

  • Associates or four-year collegedegreein retail, business, management or related field, is preferred.

  • Will have a thorough knowledge of products.

  • Must have knowledge of personnel scheduling and store operations.

  • Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment,selection, training, compensation, and benefits.

  • This position requires that the person behighlyorganized, self-motivated individual who can work independently.

  • Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services.

  • Must have strong leadership skills, with excellent oral and written communication skills.

  • Must be able to manage multiple tasks and priorities and easily adapt to changing situations.

  • Must haveabilityto use logic and reasoning toidentifythe strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

  • Identifyingcomplex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

  • Ability to motivate,developand direct personnel.

COMPENSATION

Competitive salary,commensuratewith experience, and a generous benefits package thatincludes:medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, and 401k plan.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Location: On Site University of Michigan

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

NOTE:

The essential responsibilities of this position are described below the above headings. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Also, this document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.

Legends Global is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.


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ASM Global was formed in October 2019 from the merger of AEG Facilities, the global innovator in live entertainment venues, and SMG, the gold standard in event management. ASM Global is a venue management powerhouse that spans five continents, 14 countries and more than 300 of the world's most prestigious arenas, stadiums, convention and exhibit centers, and performing arts venues. As the world's most trusted venue manager, ASM Global provides venue strategy and management, sales, marketing, event booking and programming, construction and design consulting, and pre-opening services. Among the venues in our portfolio are landmark facilities such as McCormick Place & Soldier Field in Chicago, the Los Angeles Convention Center, Tele2 Arena in Stockholm, the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, the Shenzhen World Exhibition and Conference Centre in Shenzhen, China and Van Andel Arena, DeVos Place & DeVos Performance Hall in Grand Rapids, Michigan. ASM Global also offers food and beverage operations through its concessions and catering companies.

Industry

Arts, entertainment, and recreation

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Los Angeles, CA, US

Year founded

2019