Football Recruiting Assistant

Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title

Football Recruiting Assistant

Requisition Number

RE54498

Working Title

Department Name

12B00:Mens Sports

Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title

Football Recruiting Assistant

Requisition Number

RE54498

Working Title

Department Name

12B00:Mens Sports

Work Location

Lexington, KY

Grade Level

40

Salary Range

$15.30-24.50/hour

Type of Position

Staff

Position Time Status

Full-Time

Required Education

HS

Click here for more information about equivalencies:

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

Required Related Experience

2 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

To be able to lift, push, pull objects up to 10 lbs.

Shift

Days, Evenings and Weekends.

Job Summary

The football recruiting assistant will provide administrative and operational support for the University of Kentucky football program. This position will work with recruiting databases and technology platforms in maintaining prospect information of rankings, academic records and eligibility documentation. The football recruiting assistant will coordinate and execute official and unofficial campus visits by managing logistics including but not limited to: developing itineraries, scheduling tours and assisting with credentials. The recruiting assistant will collaborate with coaching staff to provide an elite, compliant and highly organized recruiting experience for prospects.

Must adhere to all UK, SEC & NCAA rules and regulations

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

No

Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply

05/27/2026

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. * Please describe your experience using recruiting databases and how you organized and maintained prospect information

(Open Ended Question)

1. * Please describe your experience in how you identified and evaluated potential prospects and what data did you use for evaluation?

(Open Ended Question)

1. * Please describe your experience in planning and coordinating official and unofficial campus visits for prospects

(Open Ended Question)

1. * How many years of experience do you have working in a Division I football collegiate program?

(Open Ended Question)

1. * How many years of experience do you have working with the transfer portal?

(Open Ended Question)

1. * 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

2. * Have you ever been charged with a NCAA Level I, II or III, secondary or major violation or any violations with the Collegiate Sports Commission (CSC) and/or SEC?

   • Yes
   • No

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

   • Yes
   • No

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

(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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