Director, Player Development (Football)

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Director, Player Development (Football)

Posting Number

req19379

Department

Director, Player Development (Football)

Posting Number

req19379

Department

Administration and Athletics

Department Website Link

Location

Main Campus

Address

Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights

Position will play a central role within the football program, supporting player development efforts aimed at empowering and instilling confidence in football athletes in their development outside the competitive arena; thereby enabling them to maximize their collegiate athlete experience. This pivotal position involves creating a nurturing and supportive environment that excites, enables, and empowers players to bolster their career development skills and enhance their personal brand. Through a collaborative effort with the C.A.T.S Life Skills (CLS) and Academic Services (CAS) programs, this position will play an integral role in ensuring there is consistent commitment to the holistic development of our student-athletes.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

Work in parallel to the football coaching staff to foster program culture, developing programming that will align with programs mission, vision, and values.

Work in partnership with football coaches, staff, and athletics personnel to ensure the holistic development of the football student-athlete is at the forefront.

Collaborate with CLS on programming efforts that will boost interest and foster engagement while forging strategic partnerships, programming and guest speakers for football athletes with relevance to leadership, self-identity, personal branding, community outreach, and career development.

Lead all community service initiatives on behalf of the football program under the direction of the Head Football Coach.

Build and implement a curriculum surrounding incoming football student-athlete acclimatization.

Cultivate an atmosphere that fosters growth and self-assurance through guidance & mentorship that empowers excellence in their athletic, leadership, personal, and professional endeavors.

Develop and implement programs and initiatives aimed at enhancing athletes' career development skills; exciting them for post graduate career opportunities.

Develop individual career development roadmaps focused on preparing, engaging, and empowering football student-athletes in careers post graduation and competition.

Create an attainable and intentional array of skill development initiatives that is tailored to the athlete and their non-athletic goals.

Foster a culture of growth mindset by identifying strengths and opportunities for improvement; building a parallel path between athletic success and success beyond competition.

Assist athletes in crafting and refining their personal & professional brands that align with their values, aspirations, and professional goals for post-graduate advancement.

Provide personalized support through one-on-one coaching, addressing individual needs and aspirations, centered around career development skills - i.e. career research, informational interviews, resume writing, networking, job application, and interviewing.

Enable football athletes to effectively translate existing experience and engagement into resume-compatible content; showcasing their skills and accomplishments for future career opportunities.

Develop and implement experiential learning opportunities, including practicum based programs, to provide football athletes with hands-on career experience encompassing job shadowing, employer treks, and internships.

Facilitate data collection strategies that can be leveraged for storytelling purposes highlighting the multidimensional identity of football athletes.

Develop and administer an annual assessment to gather baseline career development knowledge and skills, enabling the identification of programming needs, areas for growth, and opportunities for enhancement.

Collaborate cross-functionally to foster comprehensive data collection, leveraging insights for football-specific storytelling initiatives that will elevate the brand of Arizona Football.

Craft compelling storytelling narratives showcasing the career development commitment of Arizona Football; emphasizing the program’s dedication to fostering career development alongside athletic ambitions; embracing the holistic development of college football athletes.

Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Understanding of NCAA Compliance bylaws along with recruiting

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Dedication and motivation to initiate, lead, and support value-added projects

Meticulous attention to detail

Self-motivated, results-oriented, and has a positive demeanor

Demonstrated organizational skills, including the ability to plan, establish priorities and successfully manage multiple priority projects

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport with diverse stakeholders with professionalism.

Familiarity with community engagement, outreach initiatives, and personal branding.

Passion for empowering athletes and fostering personal and professional growth.

Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Thorough knowledge of name, image, and likeness and current climate of college athletics

Knowledge of NCAA and Big-12 Conference Rules

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree

Experience working with a college football program

Must be available to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in a relevant field (Leadership, Education, Counseling, or Sports Management)

Five or more years of experience working in college football player development

Experience building curriculum and data collection foundation for new player development program implementation, strategy, and engagement tactics at the collegiate level.

Five or more years of experience surrounding career development and job placement.

FLSA

Exempt

Full Time/Part Time

Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week

40 + nights and weekends

Job FTE

1.00

Work Calendar

Fiscal

Job Category

Athletics

Benefits Eligible

Yes - Full Benefits

Rate of Pay

$100,000 - $107,000

Compensation Type

salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Type of criminal background check required:

Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies

1

Target Hire Date

5/3/2024

Expected End Date

Contact Information for Candidates

Andrew Sims

simsa@arizona.edu

Open Date

4/26/2024

Open Until Filled

Yes

Documents Needed to Apply

Resume, Cover Letter, and One Additional Document

Special Instructions to Applicant

Please submit Resume, Cover Letter, and One Additional Document with Application. Thank you.

1. Describe your knowledge of NCAA and Pac-12 Conference rules and regulations relating to academics, satisfactory progress, and eligibility.

   1. Please list below any experience you have had since 2015 with high school or college student-athletes. This includes working or volunteering in any capacity with a high school, AAU, sports club, junior college or 4-year institution student-athlete, athletics team or department.
   2. Applicants for this position are subject to the following NCAA Bylaws 11.4.2, 11.4.2.1, 11.4.2.2, 11.4.3, 11.4.3.1, 11.4.3.2, 11.4.4, 11.4.4.1, and 11.4.4.2. You may be asked about these Bylaws in an interview, and you may be asked to sign a future affirmation confirming the same prior to or upon your employment by The University of Arizona, if you are selected for employment. Do you understand that by submitting your application for employment you are affirming that you have read these Bylaws, and that such Bylaws would not preclude your employment by The University of Arizona?
   3. Are you the parent, coach, relative or guardian of a prospective student-athlete (i.e., student in 9-12 grade or 7–12 grade for men’s basketball or junior college student) in the sport of men’s basketball, women’s basketball or football or have any other type of association with any prospective student-athlete in the sports of men’s basketball, women’s basketball or football? If yes, please explain.
   4. Is your potential employment within the athletic department conditioned upon the enrollment of any prospective student-athlete (i.e., student in 9-12 grade, 7-12 grade for men's basketball or junior college) in the sport of men's basketball, women's basketball or football? If Yes, please explain.
   5. Do you understand that failure to disclose any information related to your affiliation with a prospective student-athlete (student in 9-12 grade, 7-12 grade for men's basketball or junior college) in the sports of football, men's basketball or women's basketball might render your application ineligible for consideration?

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At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As a Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.

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