Associate Director, Player Development

Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title

Associate Director, Player Development

Requisition Number

RE53529

Working Title

Department Name

12B00:Mens Sports

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Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title

Associate Director, Player Development

Requisition Number

RE53529

Working Title

Department Name

12B00:Mens Sports

Work Location

Lexington, KY

Grade Level

00

Salary Range

Type of Position

Staff

Position Time Status

Full-Time

Required Education

BA

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https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

Required Related Experience

3 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

To be able to lift, push, pull objects up to 50 lbs.

Shift

Days, Evenings and Weekends

Job Summary

The Player Development position plays a central role in shaping the Kentucky Men’s basketball program through the integration of analytics, scouting, prospect evaluation, and strategic player development.

This role leverages advanced data modeling, video analysis, and performance evaluation tools to provide the coaching staff with actionable insights on current players and prospective recruits.

Working closely with the coaching staff and support personnel, the role contributes to innovative roster and resource management practices by evaluating internal and external talent, projecting performance trends, and helping develop forward-thinking strategies that optimize team composition and competitive success.

The position also collaborates with coaches, video staff, and analytics personnel to translate data insights into practical applications for scouting, practice planning, game preparation. Pending anticipated NCAA rule changes, the position may also assist with on-court coaching activities related to individual player development and scouting implementation.

Compliance with current State, University, NCAA, CSC, and SEC rules, regulations, policies, and procedures is required.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

Yes

Preferred Education/Experience

3-5 years of experience working in a fast paced environment in collegiate or professional athletics focusing on player development.

Deadline to Apply

03/13/2026

Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How many years experience do you have working in collegiate or professional basketball?

   • None
   • More than 0 up through 1 year
   • More than 1 year, up through 3 years
   • More than 3 years up through 5 years
   • More than five years

2. * As part of the Southeastern Conference, candidates considered for staff or coaching positions within UK Athletics are required to disclose any unethical conduct. Please answer the below questions regarding your prior collegiate employment. Have you ever been charged with a violation of NCAA 10.1 Unethical Conduct by the NCAA or any NCAA member institution?

   • Yes
   • No

3. * Have you ever been charged with a NCAA Level I, II or III, secondary or major violation or any violations with CSC and/or SEC?

   • Yes
   • No

4. * Are you currently involved in any pending NCAA, SEC, or CSC investigation, charges and/or violations of NCAA, SEC, or CSC legislation?

   • Yes
   • No

5. * If you answered yes, to either of the previous three questions, please list all violations in which you’ve been charged or were involved. If you answered no to all three of the previous questions please type: N/A

(Open Ended Question)

1. * Has the NCAA Committee on Infractions or CSC ever issued you show-cause penalty?

   • Yes
   • No

2. * I agree to and understand that failure to disclose any NCAA violation or false information regarding my NCAAcompliance history will result in removal of my application for consideration.

   • Yes
   • No

3. * *I understand the NCAA legislation regarding Individuals Associated with a Prospect (IAWP) and that an institution is unable to employ such an individual within a two-year period of enrollment of a prospective student-athlete.

   • Yes
   • No

4. * Please list any basketball teams that you have been associated with in the past four years

(Open Ended Question)

1. * Please list any current prospective student-athletes you are associated with (e.g. personal trainer, coach, family member, mentor, etc.).

(Open Ended Question)

1. * I certify that I am not associated with any prospective student-athlete(s) UK is currently recruiting.
   • Yes
   • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

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