Manager, Football Recruiting

Department:

Location:

Belknap Campus

Time Type:

Full time

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Req ID:

R108040

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in a related field and four (4) years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Grade 11 (Salaried)

Position Description:

The Manager, Football Recruiting (Director of Football Scouting) is responsible for showcasing the University of Louisville Football program in the most positive and compelling manner, with the primary goal of attracting top prospective student-athletes who will excel both on the field and in the classroom. Key responsibilities include identifying prospective student-athletes who align with program standards and values, developing and implementing effective recruiting strategies to engage and attract these athletes, and coordinating campus visits to ensure a high-quality experience for recruits and their families.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Direct, plan, and supervise annual Football recruiting efforts and strategies, including oversight of the annual recruiting calendar, daily recruiting operational and logistical processes; Oversee strategic recruiting plan for prospective student-athletes; plan, develop, and execute recruitment strategy.

• Directly oversee Football Recruiting staff.

• Identify, collect data/research and video, statistics, etc. consistently on a weekly, monthly, and yearly basis on prospective student-athletes to provide direction to the coaching staff in the recruiting process.

• Supervise planning and coordination of official and unofficial visits to campus.

• Manage the roster/recruitment database; identify and plan recruiting positions and forecast talent needs for the upcoming seasons.

• Foster and maintain positive relationships with high school coaches both locally and nationally to assist in the process of evaluating prospective student-athletes; serve as the Football program’s NFL liaison.

• Understand and comply with all NCAA and ACC rules and regulations pertaining to recruiting (on and off campus), report to and work with Athletics Compliance on any recruiting issues.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Four (4) years of experience with a collegiate or professional football program; experience may include work as a collegiate graduate assistant, full-time position coach, and/or NFL scouting experience.

• Knowledge of NCAA and ACC rules and regulations.

• Ability to travel and work hours on nights, weekends, and holidays.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Working experience in a collegiate, Division I FBS football program.

• Proficient knowledge of XOS or other related digital coaching software, Hudl, and Twitter.

• Effective administrative and organizational skills and ability to prioritize time-sensitive tasks and projects according to deadlines.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

• Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Compensation will be commensurate to candidate experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Louisville is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The University strives to provide equal employment opportunity on the basis of merit and without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, or pregnancy. In accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veteran Readjustment Act of 1974, the University prohibits job discrimination of individuals with disabilities, Vietnam era veterans, qualified special disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans. The University acknowledges its obligations to ensure affirmative steps are taken to ensure equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of the University that no employee or applicant for employment be subject to unlawful discrimination in terms of recruitment, hiring, promotion, contract, contract renewal, tenure, compensation, benefits, and/or working conditions. No employee or applicant for employment is required to endorse or condemn a specific ideology, political viewpoint, or social viewpoint to be eligible for hiring, contract renewal, tenure, or promotion.

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Assistance and Accommodations

Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 215 Central Avenue, Ste 205 - Louisville, Kentucky 40208.

If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at employment@louisville.edu or by phone 502-852-6258.