Assistant Director of Player Personnel

Individual serves the Department of Athletics as the Assistant Director of Player Personnel. The incumbent will report directly to the Director of Player Personnel, with additional oversight from the Head Football Coach and the Deputy Athletic Director of Internal Affairs. This position is responsible for assisting the coaching staff in the overall development of the football program, including directly assisting the coaching staff with the preparation, strategy, and organization of information related to recruiting activities as well as involvement in on-campus recruiting activity and recruiting correspondence. Individual will assist in recruiting strategy, correspondence, and coordination on campus recruiting efforts and campus and facility tours. Other duties as assigned by the Head Football Coach and Deputy Athletic Director of Internal Affairs. Bachelor’s degree (Master's preferred) and at least 1-2 years’ experience as a football coach, recruiting coordinator, or graduate assistant required.

Assists with preparation and execution of student athlete recruiting activities. Corresponds with prospective recruits and University athletes. Oversees campus visits and hosts prospects, families, and guests during sports practices. Performs operational and logistical duties surrounding practice and competition.

Recruiting responsibilities include assisting the player personnel department with the recruiting strategy for those individuals identified by the coaching staff as priority athletic recruits. Other related responsibilities include corresponding with priority prospective student-athletes via social and electronic media, and assisting the player personnel staff with the on-campus recruiting program, including the management and supervision of official and unofficial campus visits. Practice and competition related duties include hosting potential prospects, their families and guests during practice. The incumbent will also assist the Associate Athletic Director for Football Administration and Director of Football Operations with operational and logistical duties specific to practice and competition and other administrative duties. Other duties as assigned by the Head Football Coach.

Desk work, computer work, video work, phone work, attending meetings and athletic department events, and participating in city and campus tours. Individual will stand or walk the majority of the day. Travel will be required at various games and events. Individual will also travel to meetings and around campus for tours.

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