Director of College Scouting

Position Title:

Director of College Scouting

Appointment Type:

Contract

Job Description:

Iowa State University Football is accepting applications for an entry-level position to serve as Director of College Scouting who specializes in defense. This position will help advance the recruiting efforts for the DI, FBS football program.

• Serve as a defensive recruiting specialist, assisting with the defensive board. 
• Exercise discretion and independent judgment to formulate, interpret and communicate evaluation of prospective student-athletes to the football coaching staff.  
• Provide recruiting consultation and advice to the coaching staff and help manage the offer process for defensive prospects.
• Manage and organize film, create hi-lite/low-lite cut-ups, and edit recruiting video.  
• Assist with official and unofficial visits.

Position Title:

Director of College Scouting

Appointment Type:

Contract

Job Description:

Iowa State University Football is accepting applications for an entry-level position to serve as Director of College Scouting who specializes in defense. This position will help advance the recruiting efforts for the DI, FBS football program.

• Serve as a defensive recruiting specialist, assisting with the defensive board. 
• Exercise discretion and independent judgment to formulate, interpret and communicate evaluation of prospective student-athletes to the football coaching staff.  
• Provide recruiting consultation and advice to the coaching staff and help manage the offer process for defensive prospects.
• Manage and organize film, create hi-lite/low-lite cut-ups, and edit recruiting video.  
• Assist with official and unofficial visits.
• Provide transition assistance during defensive players freshman year.
• Contribute to and enhance a competitive athletic experience.
• Establish and maintain an environment conducive to the welfare and academic success of the student-athletes.
• Establish and maintain effective interactions with students, colleagues, university staff and administrators, alumni, media and the public.
• Commitment to and responsibility for adhering to all rules and regulations of the University, Big 12 Conference, and NCAA.

Candidates require an experienced understanding of the sport of football and the skills, techniques and talent used in player evaluation.  The position requires an excellent work ethic along with exceptional creativity, problem-solving and project management skills.  Candidates are expected to be committed to multiculturalism and working with a diverse student body. Position will work many non-traditional hours including evenings and weekends and requires the ability to travel to overnight competitions.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree.
Experience coaching or working in football recruiting at the collegiate level.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working on the defensive side of the game.

Experience with recruiting operations at an FBS Power 5 football program.

Experience working with football analytics software and implementation.

Comfort using PFF, QwikU, Catapult and Hudl recruiting software.

Experience recruiting Midwest regions.

Proposed Start Date:

April 14, 2025

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

12 Month Work Period

Time Type:

Full time

Pay Grade:

Contract

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:

1) Resume
2) Contact information for 3 professional references

If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.

Why Choose ISU?

Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program
 

Original Posting Date:

March 28, 2025

Posting Close Date:

April 3, 2025

Job Requisition Number:

R16726

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