Director (Football Operations)

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Summary

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Overview

• Accepting applications

• Open & closing dates

04/25/2024 to 05/03/2024

• ##### Salary

$91,209 - $106,964 per year

• ##### Pay scale & grade

AD 22

• Help ## Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

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  Air Force Academy, CO
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  • ##### Remote job
    

No

• ##### Telework eligible
  

Yes—as determined by the agency policy.

• ##### Travel Required
  

Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

• ##### Relocation expenses reimbursed
  

No

• ##### Appointment type

Term - 30-JUN-2025

• ##### Work schedule

Full-time -

• ##### Service

Excepted

• ##### Promotion potential

None

• ##### Job family (Series)

1720 Education Program

• ##### Supervisory status

No

• ##### Security clearance

Not Required

• ##### Drug test

No

• ##### Position sensitivity and risk
  

Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk

• ##### Trust determination process
  

Suitability/Fitness

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Announcement number

USAFA-2024-04-24-21-ADEF

• ##### Control number

788294700

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U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

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Applications accepted from current U.S. Citizens (either by birth or naturalization).

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Duties

Executes football program administrative operations and acts as a director of staff of all football program entities. Oversees the day-to-day operations and organization of the football program and serves as the program representative, as required. Serves as the central administrative point of contact for all of the following but not limited to: program operations, compliance, recruiting, nutrition, equipment, sports medicine, strength & conditioning, assistant coaches, video, and other offices involved in football operations. Works closely and coordinates with the Director of Player Operations on all matters related to Cadet standards. Develops a strategic partnership with the Head Coach, understanding desired direction and guidance for football operations. Responsible for working with the Football Sport Administrator in formulating the annual program budget inputs. Responsible for anticipating needs, planning, and coordinating with all travel and logistics offices and functions. Executes and provides oversight and reconciliation of travel costs, expenses, and monitors budget adherence. Serves as the day to day football liaison to media relations, Athletic Department facilities, stadium facilities, game/event management, recruiting/admissions, and marketing teams. Maintains strategic partnership and liaison relationships between the Air Force Academy Athletic Corporation (AFAAC) and government offices. Serves as the football camp and clinic liaison to AFAAC. Plans and executes team events, meetings, communications, schedule, and manages/maintains appropriate electronic database accounts.

Responsible for ensuring all assigned football program staff/personnel are aware of, and follow, all NCAA compliance rules, regulations, and requirements. Coordinates with internal compliance offices and administrators to meet all recruiting, training, and conference requirements. Required to attend all Mountain West Conference, NCAA, and/or College Football Playoff Director of Football Operations meetings and calls. This position will have a demonstrated commitment to compliance with all NCAA, Mountain West Conference, and Air Force Academy rules, regulations, and standards. Works with recruiting and admissions offices to ensure all potential cadet candidates meet all required appointment milestones. Coordinates with the Director of Player Operations and other U.S. Air Force Academy mission elements to ensure adherence to cadet standards and NCAA regulations. Ensures football operations remain aligned with institutional, NCAA, and Mountain West Conference standards, rules, regulations, and procedures. Coordinates, advises, and represents the football program, in an administrative function, to all internal and external meetings and functions.

This position will function as the main liaison between the football program and the offices of the Director of Athletics, the AFAAC and business offices, and other football-related offices. Anticipates and integrates football administrative operations in support of the service academy mission. Maintains the professional and ethical standards of the Academy. Ensures proper execution of football operations, proactively embraces the U.S. Air Force Academy Core Values, Institutional Outcomes, Character Development Outcomes and institutional regulations and operating instructions. Actively accepts responsibility as a role model and mentor to cadets. Maintains memberships in appropriate professional organizations, attends conventions, maintains liaison with others in the field to include military and civilian universities.

This position requires working some evenings and weekends, including during holidays.

This position requires travel to all away Air Force Football regular and post season/bowl games.

This position requires regular travel on military and commercial charter aircraft.

Other duties may be requested by the Head Coach, Football to be assigned at the discretion of the Senior Associate Athletic Director/Football Sport Administrator.

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• The selected candidate will be subject to a security investigation leading to successful completion of a background investigation with a favorable adjudication. The selectee's failure to meet this requirement will be grounds for termination.
• Essential qualities expected of every faculty member include the personal attributes of integrity, industry, cooperation, initiative, and breadth of intellectual interests.
• Bachelor’s degree (see Qualifications for required academic disciplines)
• The salary shown is the minimum (Annual) amount to be paid and may be set higher commensurate with individual's qualifications and experience.
• You will be required to serve a 1-year trial period
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulat...
• As a condition of employment, male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. For additional information go to: http://www.sss.gov
• This is NOT a designated drug testing position
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required by PL 104-134 to have federal payments made by Direct Deposit.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum requirement is a Bachelor's. Must have relevant experience in athletic operations or associated athletic administration at the intercollegiate of professional level.

ACADEMIC DISCIPLINES:
N/A

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Preferred minimum of 5 years working within NCAA rules and with football terminology within a Division I/FBS or FCS athletic department.

Education

EDUCATION:
If selected, you will be requested to provide original copies of ALL OFFICIAL transcripts for degrees being pursued or obtained (or letter of degree completion if an OFFICIAL transcript is not available due to recent graduation) to support your educational claims as stated in your curriculum vitae. Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a transcript to be considered OFFICIAL, it should be printed on university letterhead and the registrar's official seal/signature must appear on the transcript. Your transcripts must also reflect the degree awarded/conferred date. Transcripts labeled UNOFFICIAL will not be accepted.

Upon request , ensure you include ALL transcripts to support your educational claims as stated in your curriculum vitae (resume) even if not required for this position.

FOREIGN EDUCATION:
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the educational requirements. However, you must show proof that the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in a conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying in the form of an "official" statement of U.S. equivalency from a Department of Education approved (non-federal) agency (i.e. AICE** , **** NACES***), who will complete a U.S. Standard of Education Conversion.*

Additional information

Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.

Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temporary/term positions and if selected, a break in service may be required prior to appointment to the position.

Temporary/Term Appointments: If you are selected for a temporary or term position in the excepted service, your appointment may be extended to the maximum period allowed by law without further competition.

Individuals who are eligible for Schedule A, 213.3102(u) appointments cannot be referred under the Air Force Selective Placement Program process for faculty positions. Schedule A applicants must apply via instructions in the "How to Apply" section and applications must be received by the closing date of the announcement. Late or incomplete application packages will not be considered.

USAFA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants with disabilities. The Air Force believes that diversity is essential to accomplishing its mission. The Air Force Academy highly values individuals who have a demonstrated ability to work successfully with and help develop individuals of diverse backgrounds and perspectives. For the Air Force, diversity encompasses: personal life experiences, geographic background, socioeconomic background, cultural knowledge, educational background, work background, language abilities, physical abilities, philosophical/spiritual perspectives, age, race, ethnicity, and gender. Please ensure your application package DOES NOT CONTAIN ANY PHOTOGRAPHS. USAFA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and applications submitted with any documents that include photographs will not be considered.

Applications submitted under this announcement will be considered ONLY for this vacancy.

If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here.

****Limited taxable recruiting incentive may be available to mitigate cost of relocation up to but not to exceed $4,500.****

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

This position is not in the competitive civil service and late applications from veterans do not apply.

Applicants will be assessed based on their teaching credentials, scholarship, service, and education.

Your application package (curriculum vitae/resume and cover letter) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.

USAFA is dedicated to the goal of building a pluralistic faculty committed to a multicultural environment that enriches the educational experience of our students. Hence, we are especially interested in candidates whose teaching, life experience and/or research interests contribute to a climate that values and uses diversity in all its forms. Interested persons should submit a curriculum vitae and a statement of interest that addresses the ways in which the applicant's qualifications meet the requirements of the ad to include evidence of teaching excellence, promise of research productivity, and commitment to diversity/inclusion. Additional documents are required to complete your application package, please reference the "How to Apply" and "Required Documents" section for more information.

Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.

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• Required Documents

As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

The following documents are required and must be received by the closing date of the announcement.

• Letter of application (cover letter)
• Curriculum vitae (resume)
• Veterans' preference documents, if applicable (i.e. DD-214 or Proof of Service letter (if active duty military), SF-15, Veterans Affairs letter for federal employment) It is highly desired that your cover letter and/or curriculum vitae address the following areas, as appropriate:
• Teaching Accomplishments: Include teaching experience and teaching awards.
• Professional Accomplishments: Include research, consultations, publications, and awards.
• Service Accomplishments: Include memberships, leadership roles, nature of service and contribution in collegial and/or professional organizations, societies, etc.
• Diversity Statement: Include teaching, life experience and/or research interests that contribute to a climate that values and promotes diversity in all its forms. Please also reference the "Required Qualifications" section for other documents desired by the hiring committee. Any supplemental documents intended for the hiring committee should be attached to the cover letter as a single file. Supplemental documents with large file sizes can be substituted with a link to comply with the 5MB maximum size of files submitted through this platform.
  

An incomplete package will result in non-consideration of your application.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

• How to Apply

The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on the date the announcement closes, 05/03/2024.

To begin the application process, click the Blue Apply Button at the top of the page to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the application questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Application button at the end of the process.

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:

1. Your Resume (your latest resume will be used to determine your qualifications). If you submit more than one copy of your resume, only the most recent (latest) version will be reviewed. The latest timestamp will be used to determine which version of your resume is "most recent."
   It is your responsibility to check the status and timestamp of all documents you submit as part of your application.
   If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, you will not be considered for this vacancy.
   For qualification determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and dates of employment (i.e., hours per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as insufficient and you will not receive consideration for this position.

2. Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section). Ensure all submitted documents contain your full name.

PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and/or uploaded, (i.e., resume) is received, accurate, and submitted by the closing date *All close dates are Midnight EASTERN TIME*. You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Human Resources WILL NOT modify or change any answers submitted by an applicant.

Agency contact information

USAF Academy Faculty Staffing Team

Email

USAFAFacultyJobs@us.af.mil

Address

USAFA Faculty
5136 Eagle Drive
USAF Academy, CO 80840
US

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Next steps

• You will receive an email from USAJOBS acknowledging receipt of your application.
• You will receive an email from USAJOBS notification upon referral/non-referral.
• If you are determined to be ineligible , you will receive an email of non- referral and your application will receive no further consideration.
• If you are determined to be eligible , you will receive an email of referral and your application will be forwarded to the selection committee for further consideration.
• If referred to the selection committee, you will be notified when a selection or final disposition is made.
• Hard copy notifications will not be sent. The USAFA Faculty Recruitment team will not have any updates while the applications are with the selection committee. If the selection committee has any questions or requires further documentation, they will contact applicants directly. We do not have the authority to disclose the hiring committees' information.
  

If selected, the following may be requested: - OFFICIAL copies of your transcripts that also reflect the degree awarded/conferred date. For a transcript to be considered OFFICIAL, it should be printed on university letterhead and the registrar's seal/signature must appear on the transcript. You MUST provide original copies of ALL transcripts for degrees being pursued or obtained (or letter of degree completion if a transcript is not available due to recent graduation) to support your educational claims as stated in your curriculum vitae. - Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Education completed in foreign colleges or universities (e.g. Oxford) may be used to meet requirements, but applicants must obtain a statement of U.S. equivalency from a Department of Education approved (non-federal) credentialing agency (i.e. AICE, NACES), who will complete a U.S. Standard of Education Conversion for education completed in foreign colleges or universities. - List of three professional references (to include name, complete mailing address, email, and phone number)

• Fair and Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
• Reasonable accommodation policy
• Financial suitability
• Selective Service
• New employee probationary period
• Signature and false statements
• Privacy Act
• Social security number request

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Required Documents

The following documents are required and must be received by the closing date of the announcement.

• Letter of application (cover letter)
• Curriculum vitae (resume)
• Veterans' preference documents, if applicable (i.e. DD-214 or Proof of Service letter (if active duty military), SF-15, Veterans Affairs letter for federal employment) It is highly desired that your cover letter and/or curriculum vitae address the following areas, as appropriate:
• Teaching Accomplishments: Include teaching experience and teaching awards.
• Professional Accomplishments: Include research, consultations, publications, and awards.
• Service Accomplishments: Include memberships, leadership roles, nature of service and contribution in collegial and/or professional organizations, societies, etc.
• Diversity Statement: Include teaching, life experience and/or research interests that contribute to a climate that values and promotes diversity in all its forms. Please also reference the "Required Qualifications" section for other documents desired by the hiring committee. Any supplemental documents intended for the hiring committee should be attached to the cover letter as a single file. Supplemental documents with large file sizes can be substituted with a link to comply with the 5MB maximum size of files submitted through this platform.
  

An incomplete package will result in non-consideration of your application.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

Help

How to Apply

The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on the date the announcement closes, 05/03/2024.

To begin the application process, click the Blue Apply Button at the top of the page to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the application questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Application button at the end of the process.

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:

1. Your Resume (your latest resume will be used to determine your qualifications). If you submit more than one copy of your resume, only the most recent (latest) version will be reviewed. The latest timestamp will be used to determine which version of your resume is "most recent."
   It is your responsibility to check the status and timestamp of all documents you submit as part of your application.
   If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, you will not be considered for this vacancy.
   For qualification determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and dates of employment (i.e., hours per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as insufficient and you will not receive consideration for this position.

2. Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section). Ensure all submitted documents contain your full name.

PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and/or uploaded, (i.e., resume) is received, accurate, and submitted by the closing date *All close dates are Midnight EASTERN TIME*. You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Human Resources WILL NOT modify or change any answers submitted by an applicant.

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Agency contact information

USAF Academy Faculty Staffing Team

Email

USAFAFacultyJobs@us.af.mil

Address

USAFA Faculty
5136 Eagle Drive
USAF Academy, CO 80840
US

Learn more about this agency

Next steps

• You will receive an email from USAJOBS acknowledging receipt of your application.
• You will receive an email from USAJOBS notification upon referral/non-referral.
• If you are determined to be ineligible , you will receive an email of non- referral and your application will receive no further consideration.
• If you are determined to be eligible , you will receive an email of referral and your application will be forwarded to the selection committee for further consideration.
• If referred to the selection committee, you will be notified when a selection or final disposition is made.
• Hard copy notifications will not be sent. The USAFA Faculty Recruitment team will not have any updates while the applications are with the selection committee. If the selection committee has any questions or requires further documentation, they will contact applicants directly. We do not have the authority to disclose the hiring committees' information.
  

If selected, the following may be requested: - OFFICIAL copies of your transcripts that also reflect the degree awarded/conferred date. For a transcript to be considered OFFICIAL, it should be printed on university letterhead and the registrar's seal/signature must appear on the transcript. You MUST provide original copies of ALL transcripts for degrees being pursued or obtained (or letter of degree completion if a transcript is not available due to recent graduation) to support your educational claims as stated in your curriculum vitae. - Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Education completed in foreign colleges or universities (e.g. Oxford) may be used to meet requirements, but applicants must obtain a statement of U.S. equivalency from a Department of Education approved (non-federal) credentialing agency (i.e. AICE, NACES), who will complete a U.S. Standard of Education Conversion for education completed in foreign colleges or universities. - List of three professional references (to include name, complete mailing address, email, and phone number)

Read more

Fair & Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
• Reasonable accommodation policy
• Financial suitability
• Selective Service
• New employee probationary period
• Signature and false statements
• Privacy Act
• Social security number request