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Bowling Green, KY | United States

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Location: Bowling Green, KY Category: Staff Posted On: Thu Mar 7 2024 Job Description:

Western Kentucky University, a member of Conference USA and a Football Bowl Subdivision NCAA member institution, seeks to hire an individual for the position of Director of Player Personnel . This is 12 month, full-time position. This position reports directly to the Head Football Coach. Applicants must have a commitment to and responsibility for adhering to all rules and regulations of WKU, Conference USA and the NCAA.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

The following duties are customary for this position, but are not to be construed as all-inclusive. Duties may be added, deleted, and assigned based on management discretion and institutional needs.

• Oversight of the day-to-day recruiting operations for WKU Football
• Facilitate and catalog evaluation process for recruiting
• Manage personnel structure, schedules, vision, and direction
• Supervise personnel student assistants and schedules
• Organize and prepare for recruiting meetings
• Initial identification and evaluation of prospects and top underclassmen
• Filter prospects for staff by area and position to ensure recruiting efficiency
• Assist Head Coach and On Campus Recruiting Coordinator in decision-making process for PSA's (Prospective Student Athletes)
• Assist in evaluation and initial eligibility with operations and academic staff
• Manage prospect video: highlights, cut-ups and evaluation tapes
• Manage prospect database in ARMS
• Structure and organize in-state and national recruiting boards
• Spring and Fall travel management and organization (on/off schedules, available days, etc)
• Manage summer camp testing, workouts and stats as well as assist HC with prospect identification
• Assist Head Coach with roster management/attrition numbers
• Organization of recruiting events (Junior Days, About You Visits, etc)
• Oversees recruiting staff to Create and design social media recruiting specific graphics for PSA's
• Assist with official and unofficial visit organization and logistics
• Provide research/analytics for projects associated with NFL combine data, testing methods, trends, ideas etc

Knowledge and Skills Considered Essential for Success:

• Knowledge and experience in Football.
• Knowledge of NCAA rules regarding recruiting in the sport of Football.
• Must demonstrate attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience with Microsoft Office.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and networking skills with individuals and groups.
• Must be a self-motivated person who can manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Must be available for weekend work and travel.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree.
• At least three years of NCAA Division I Football experience.
• Must be available to work evenings and weekends.

Additional Information:

Kentucky state law requires all public institutions of postsecondary education to conduct pre-employment criminal background checks to determine suitability for employment.

Western Kentucky University (WKU) is committed to a policy and practice of providing equal employment and educational opportunities to all individuals. In accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Revised 1992, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, no form of discrimination or harassment will be tolerated at WKU on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, age, uniformed services, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, or physical or mental disability in admission to career and technical education programs and/or activities, or employment practices.

Persons with disabilities, who need reasonable accommodations to participate in the application and/or selection process, should notify the office of Institutional Equity. To request an accommodation, report a complaint, or ask questions regarding WKU's Discrimination and Harassment Policy (#0.2040), please contact Ms. Ena Demir, Executive Director/Title IX Coordinator via email at [email protected] or by phone at (270) 745-6867. Ms. Demir is also responsible for coordinating the University's response to complaints related to sex and gender harassment. Additional information regarding Title IX is accessible via WKU's website.

Information concerning educational programs offered by WKU are provided at:

For information related to job postings, please email [email protected].

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