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• Overseeing the strategic direction of the Dragons Elite Athletics organization and optimizing the utilization and economic models for its sports, teams, and development programs.
• Collaborating with the Black Dragon leadership to successfully scale and identify opportunities for Dragon's Elite Athletics organization.
• Manage corporate functions with support from the One Dragon Services team.

• Execute the organization’s long-term strategic vision in alignment with the business development goals.
• Guide and mentor the leadership team, including training staff and business development professionals.
• Work with the founder and the executive team to develop and implement plans for identifying new business opportunities and expansion into new markets, both domestically and internationally.
• Monitor financial performance and implement strategies to meet revenue and expense goals.
• Ensure all sports programs meet or exceed industry standards in safety, quality, and athlete outcomes.
• Drive membership acquisition and growth, and retention through innovative programming and marketing strategies.

• Identify and pursue new revenue streams, partnerships, sponsorships, and expansion opportunities.
• Develop and refine business models for growth, ensuring scalability while maintaining a high standard of training and player development.
• Oversee financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and fundraising to support business expansion.
• Coordinate and manage legal and HR teams on staff and team agreements, athlete billing and collections of fees, company insurance, and any such related matters.
• Ensure all operations comply with local regulations, national athletic standards, and safety protocols.

• Establish, build, and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, such as investors, parents, sponsors, community organizations, and governing bodies.
• Represent the Dragons Elite Athletics organization at industry events, conferences, and media appearances.

• Proven experience in business development, revenue generation, and brand building.
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in developing, leading, and scaling multi-layered B2C (Business to Consumer) businesses. Experience working with sports, fitness, or athletic development organizations a plus.
• Experience in scaling a business. A track record of success in managing multi-location operations and large teams is a plus.
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage key stakeholders, from parents and athletes to investors and media.
• Strong understanding of youth athlete development, collegiate recruiting, and professional sports pathways is a plus.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Sports Management, or similar. (Master’s degree preferred).
• Leadership certifications from recognized bodies a plus.

• Strategic Vision & Execution.
• Business Acumen & Financial Management.
• Relationship Building & Networking.
• Innovative & Forward-Thinking Leadership.

Black Dragon Capital (“BDC”) is a minority-controlled, growth driven private equity fund created by technology operating executives with a track record of creating market leading companies and an impressive investment return history. We seek to benefit from a diverse perspective combined with high performance operating and investment executives. We hire and promote based on merit, without bias, and make a genuine effort to ensure we have a diversified team that aligns with the diversity of our portfolio companies and their clients. We intend to maintain over 65% of our team members as culturally or gender diverse, and work hard to foster a supportive and welcoming workplace. BDC focuses on the areas where it has direct operating and investment expertise that include technology investment opportunities in industries disrupted by the impact of digitization on individuals, groups and enterprises such as retail commerce, financial services, healthcare, and sports and media. The operationally focused fund has driven above market returns by creating unique sourcing, funding, recruiting, growth and return opportunities.