Football Operations Practice Assistant

EXPIRED

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General Description (Purpose and Function): The Football Operations Staff Assistant will be responsible for assisting Football Coaches and Staff with day-to-day tasks on the football field. This includes practice check-in, management of practice referees, and practice security. The position will also be responsible for other needs as assigned by the Head Football Coach and Athletics Administrators.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

· Work with Operations and Support Staff on the overall execution of:

o Games and Practices – CHECK IN

o Practice referees

o Practice Security

· Meet quick turnarounds to assist with changes to personnel, the schedule, and upcoming events.

Current Employees:

If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position using the Career worklet, please review this tip sheet.

General Description (Purpose and Function): The Football Operations Staff Assistant will be responsible for assisting Football Coaches and Staff with day-to-day tasks on the football field. This includes practice check-in, management of practice referees, and practice security. The position will also be responsible for other needs as assigned by the Head Football Coach and Athletics Administrators.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

· Work with Operations and Support Staff on the overall execution of:

o Games and Practices – CHECK IN

o Practice referees

o Practice Security

· Meet quick turnarounds to assist with changes to personnel, the schedule, and upcoming events.

· Maintain Football spaces and fields to always assure they are prepared for the day’s schedule.

· Perform other duties as assigned by the Head Football Coach, the Director of Football Operations, the Assistant Director of Football Operations, and Athletics Administrators.

Education Requirements (Essential Requirements):

Bachelor’s degree in Sport and Event Management, Business, Health Sciences, or other related degree fields. Must have a valid Driver’s License.

Certification/License:

N/A

Work Experience Requirements (Essential Requirements):

At least two (2) years of experience on a part-time or full-time basis in collegiate or professional athletics.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

· Demonstrated experience the Microsoft Office suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Publisher.

· Proficient communication skills with regards to mass communications and relationships with outside vendors

· Basic knowledge of:

o Collegiate Athletics and rules and guidelines of the NCAA

o The football industry and the make-up and roles within an FBS Football program.

o Work collaboratively with other external relations staff (e.g. business, video, compliance, equipment) on projects, as well as coaches and student-athletes.

· Candidate should be team-oriented, bring a positive attitude to the office and willing to work irregular hours/holidays and under tight deadlines.

· Demonstrate high levels of energy, initiative, and desire to develop as a Sports Professional.

Additional Preferences:

· Two years’ experience in football operations, recruiting, and/or coaching.

· Advanced knowledge of Teamworks and Compliance Software Systems.

· Considerable professionalism, attitude, love for Football, organizational skills, communication skills, technological skills, and collaboration.

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Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Temporary

Pay Grade:

52