Description
Reporting to the Head Football Coach, the Director of Player Development is responsible for preparing student-athletes for personal, academic, and athletic development success. Main responsibilities include the following: Work with coaching staff to serve as coordinator of the mentor program and development speaker program; assist with organizing community outreach and charity work; work with coaching staff on Offensive/Defensive analytics and quality control; and assist with daily recruiting processes within Football as allowed by the NCAA, including coordinating recruiting activities during official and unofficial visits to campus. Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree; two or more years related experience. Previous experience with a Division 1-A Football program preferred. Knowledge of NCAA and Conference Regulations.  An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Preferred:

Master’s degree.

Required skills and abilities:

*Must be able to work a highly variable schedule including nights and weekends.

*Must be able to lift 30 - 50 pounds.

*Demonstrated excellence in written and verbal communication and organizational skills.

*Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office Software including Word, PowerPoint and Excel.

*Demonstrated problem solving, strong leadership, and team-building skills.

*Demonstrated ability to handle and prioritize diverse tasks in a fast-paced environment.

*Ability to supervise the maintenance and improvements of football facilities, including field preparation and readiness.

*Ability to liaise with the coaching staff for football officiating and rules, including University guidelines, American Athletic Conference guidelines, and NCAA rules.

*Ability to organize preseason training camp with regards to housing, meals, transportation, entertainment, speakers and presentations, officials, and daily schedule.

*Ability to assist with the coordination and execution of fundraising, donor, and fan events.

This position requires a background check. 

Temple University values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity for all persons regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status protected by law. 

In accordance with the City of Philadelphia's COVID-19 mandate, all Temple University students, faculty, staff, and contractors must be fully vaccinated before receiving authorization to work unless they have a medical or religious exemption approved by the University.  An individual is considered fully vaccinated two (2) weeks following the second dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine or two (2) weeks following a single dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Individuals who do not meet the University's vaccination or exemption requirement will be prohibited from working until proof of full vaccination or an exemption is requested and approved.  For more information, visit the University's Vaccines web page at https://www.temple.edu/coronavirus/vaccines. 

Compliance Statement: In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact. 

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Primary Location: Pennsylvania-Philadelphia-Main Campus-Edberg Olsen Hall
Job: Staff
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Day Job
Employee Status: Regular