Football Quality Control - Defense

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Responsible for working with the Defense Coordinator and coaching staff to create scouting and statistical data to be used for preparing the players for the next opponent. Meets regularly with defensive coaching staff to discuss strategy to ensure high quality plays and practice.

Job Details

Description

Position Summary:

Responsible for working with the Defense Coordinator and coaching staff to create scouting and statistical data to be used for preparing the players for the next opponent. Meets regularly with defensive coaching staff to discuss strategy to ensure high quality plays and practice.

Duties and Responsibilities of all Positions at Kansas Athletics:

1. Adhere to University, Big 12 Conference, Kansas Athletics, and NCAA policies and procedures;
2. Maintain knowledge of departmental activities, sports schedules, and procedures;
3. Foster cooperative working relationships with fellow staff members within the Department;
4. Support the athletics department goals and philosophies as described by the Director of Athletics and work to achieve and uphold the department’s mission statement and core values;
5. Maintain a positive attitude toward performing job duties and in working with other staff members;
6. Exhibit professional decorum at all times while representing Kansas Athletics, including routine events and meetings that occur outside of the office and on the road;
7. Maintain the confidentiality of all information obtained while an employee of Kansas Athletics including all private, confidential, or sensitive information and ensuring compliance with FERPA, HIPAA, and other applicable regulations.

Duties and Responsibilities of the Position:

1. Responsible for identifying weaknesses in plays and suggest new strategies to coaching staff in practice;
2. Responsible for overall game day preparation, statistical analysis, video analysis of opposing teams;
3. Analyze opposing team strategy, chart tendencies and propose strategic plays;
4. Analyze film data on current team and opponents and provide summary report and analysis to coaching staff and players;
5. Assist with the coordination of daily administrative support, statistical analyses and opponent preparation within the University of Kansas Football Program. This includes, but is not limited to: The coordination of video cuts and distribution of preliminary defensive scouting reports. Assist self-scouting defensive schemes;
6. Assist the Director of Player Personnel and football recruiting staff, as permitted by NCAA rules and policies governing non-coaching staff members;
7. Support the walk-on program with their research of prospective student athletes on the defensive side of the ball;
8. Travel with coaching staff and team to provide statistical support;
9. Act as liaison between the video staff and coaching staff in communicating consistent terminology;
10. Assist with special projects assigned by the Defensive Coordinator and Head Football Coach;
11. Additional duties as assigned by the Director of Athletics, Head Football Coach, or their designee.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university;
• Minimum of 1 year of experience working with student-athletes at an NCAA Intercollegiate Athletics program or high school football programs;
• Technical football knowledge, particularly as it relates to Defensive Football;
• Demonstrated analytical ability, problem-solving skills and solutions focused approach;
• Knowledge of self-scouting and opponent scouting;
• Computer and video system literacy and expertise, including XOS Software and the Microsoft Office Suite;
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks with competing deadlines and work effectively with frequent interruptions;
• Must possess a strong sense of initiative and independent judgment, and a willingness to be flexible in managing changing priorities;
• Ability to work well both independently and in collaboration with staff as a team member.

The Perks: Kansas Athletics offers relocation assistance and an excellent benefits package including: 403(b) matching program, plus voluntary retirement savings plans; health, dental, vision insurance, Section 125 flexible spending plans; paid holidays, vacation and sick leave; paid Parental leave; employer paid long-term disability, group term life and AD&D; tuition reimbursement; Adidas merchandise allotment and discounts; free weight room access; and more!

Encouraged to apply: Kansas Athletics is committed to providing an equal opportunity for all qualified individuals to be considered for staff positions regardless of race, religion, color, sex, disability, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, age, or status as a veteran. As a reflection of this commitment, Kansas Athletics strives to recruit and employ the most qualified applicants available, consistent with the requirements of the position and the long-range objectives of Kansas Athletics.

Work Environment

This job operates in both a professional office environment and outside at football-related events, including inclement weather. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as laptop computers and various digital devices, including, but not limited to: cell phone, printer, copy machine, and other related devices. This job requires flexibility and adaptability in schedule and the ability to perform job related duties on short notice.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to speak and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. This position may require frequent bending, moving, lifting, and carrying material weighing up to 50 pounds; standing up to eight hours each day; and working in all weather conditions.

Travel

Moderate travel is expected for this position.

Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work will vary based on the needs of the football program and as job duties demand. Early morning, evening and weekend work is required.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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