This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/12583385 Assistant Coach, Assistant Director of Football Recruiting Operations

Division Intercollegiate Athletics

Job Summary

The Assistant Director of Football Recruiting Operations provides championship caliber support to the recruiting efforts of Fighting Illini Football. This staff member will be a valued asset of our recruiting staff, primarily coordinating logistics of recruiting efforts of the coaching staff to enhance the quality and efficiency of recruiting travel and its post trip requirements, including the financial documentation. This position will effectively liaise with coaches and recruiting contacts to positively represent the program and is expected to operate in a manner that promotes a life-changing, student-athlete experience.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Recruiting Operations Facilitation -

  Assist in the organization and execution of the football program\'s recruiting efforts;

  Plan and coordinate football coach travel to and from campus recruiting visits including practices, competition, high schools and in-home visits;

  Collaborate with third party travel agencies to meet the above initiatives,

  Advise on and effectively communicate to football staff on recruiting trip logistics and trouble shoot situations as they arise;

  Engage in general recruiting correspondence with prospective student-athletes, their families, coaches, and administrators; and

  Communicate with school administrators and coaches, providing details on recruiting visits to their respective institutions while cultivating meaningful relationships.

• Financial Operations-

  Maintain and organize assigned expense records of the football program;

  Initiate vendor payments and purchase orders;

  Reimbursements and reconciliation in Chrome River and Purchasing Card Application.

  Function as expense report proxy for the football staff; and

  Collaborates with Financial Operations on related tasks to maintain effective and efficient completion.

• On-Campus Recruiting -

  Assist on-campus recruiting team with coordination of official and unofficial visits;

  Engage with recruits and guests during campus visits;

  Engage with local companies, restaurants, venues in the community to involve with recruiting events; and

  Coordinate correspondence with high school coaches for camps, clinics, and general recruiting materials.

• Team Operations

  Assist with other team events and projects as needed to help football program; and

  Other duties as assigned by the head coach, chief of staff, or general manager.

Assistant Coach, Assistant Director of Football Recruiting Operations Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Required: Bachelor\'s degree in Sports Administration, Communication, or closely related field Experience:

Required: At least one year of experience working with a collegiate or professional football program, either as player or personnel

Preferred Qualifications

Prior football administrative recruiting experience preferred

Assistant Coach, Director of Football Recruiting Operations Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Required: Bachelor\'s degree in Sports Administration, Communication, or closely related field Experience:

Required: At least two year of experience working with a collegiate or professional football program, either as player or personnel

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Maintain knowledge of, and compliance with, specific NCAA, Big Ten Conference, and institution rules that relate to this position is required.
• Championship Mindset and Expectations Understands and displays profes ionalism and integrity that builds and maintains trust between student-athletes and fellow DIA staff; Prioritizes and contributes to the life changing student-athlete experience; Adheres to University, DIA, Big Ten, and NCAA rules and regulations; Commitment to the Athletics Department and University\'s mission and values; Flexible to various scheduling to include nights, weekend work and some holidays, team travel; andMaintain professional competency and skills required for professional practice.

Appointment Information

This is a 100% full-time Academic Professional position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after 3/17/2025. The Assistant Coach, Assistant Director of Football Recruiting Operations minimum salary for this position is \$43,888 and the salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. The Assistant Coach, Director of Football Recruiting Operations minimum salary for this position is \$50,000 and the salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Application Procedures & Deadline Information

Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on March 13, 2025. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. App