Director of Player Personnel

Job Summary

The Director of Player Personnel is responsible for assisting the Head Football Coach. This position must adhere to all safety standards, ensure the well-being of student-athletes and support their academic success.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

The Director of Player Personnel will assume to the following roles:

• Assist the head coach in administering a highly competitive Division I Football Program
• Keep abreast of changing rules, techniques, technologies, and philosophies relevant to their sport
• Assist with instructing individuals or groups on sports rules, game strategies, and performance
• Evaluate and recruit qualified student-athletes
• Collaborate in the selection of players that will be invited to join the team for training camp/season
• Player development (prepare student-athletes for personal, academic and professional success
• Utilize sport-specific technology for game planning
• Ongoing recruitment and player support
• Commits to and is responsible for adhering to all rules and regulations set forth for the team, the University, the SWAC and the NCAA with the utmost integrity
• Work cooperatively with personnel in the athletics department, always present the University positively when interacting with the community, alumni, high school and AAU coaches, media and general public
• Assist with scheduling of community service events
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Head Football Coach

Qualifications

Minimum:

• Bachelor’s degree
• One to three years of experience coaching on the high school level, graduate student, intern, volunteer or intercollegiate level, working within the department of athletics
• Effective written/oral communication
• Ability to work effectively with all collegiate personnel, students, alumni and community
• Sound judgement and maturity
• Must be knowledgeable of NCAA rules and regulations

Preferred:

• Master’s degree
• Previous experience in intercollegiate athletics

Supplemental Information

Applications without the following will not be considered complete.

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Transcript(s) if applicable
• Curriculum Vitae if applicable

Review of applicants will begin July 1rst, 2026, and will continue until position is filled.

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