Coordinator of Player Personnel
About The Position
The Coordinator of Player Personnel is responsible for assisting with a variety of administrative tasks and player relations associated with the efficient operation of a Division I basketball program. This position will report directly to the Head Women’s Basketball Coach and will be the primary liaison with various athletic department staff members. The incumbent will assist in coordinating the administrative side of the recruiting process, including database management and film evaluations. They will also assist with current player personnel matters, NCAA Compliance, and Official Visit planning under the direction of senior staff. The incumbent will serve as a point of contact for various Athletic Department support areas and professional scouting personnel, supporting program operations under the direction of senior staff.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree (foreign equivalent or higher).
- Administrative and/or coaching experience in the sport of basketball (student experience may be considered).
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree (foreign equivalent or higher).
- One (1+) year of full-time administrative and/or coaching experience in the sport of basketball (student experience may be considered).
- Experience at the collegiate or professional level.
- Understanding of NCAA Compliance Rules (played a Division I, II, or III sport, coached in collegiate athletics, or as a staff member in a collegiate athletic program).
- Previous experience with a Division I Athletic Program.
- Experience with Recruiting Software programs.
Responsibilities
- Assist with supporting current players regarding their athletic, academic, and financial obligations.
- Provide administrative support for professional development for life after college.
- Assist in the coordination of team community service efforts.
- Help to address the routine day-to-day needs of student-athletes.
- Assist in the administrative side of the recruitment process.
- Assist with the recruiting software programs and subscriptions.
- Work with coaching staff members and assist in evaluating the recruiting films of prospective student-athletes.
- Monitor permissible recruiting websites to provide updates on committed prospects.
- Work with the Admissions liaison to assist in monitoring prospective student-athletes and the new student acceptance process.
- Assist all student-athletes with the application process.
- Work with the Financial Aid Office to assist in initiating grant-in-aid requests for prospective student-athletes.
- Assist in monitoring current student-athlete grants-in-aid and their student accounts.
- Support official/unofficial visits, including supporting student-athlete complimentary ticket requests and assisting in coordinating on-campus visits.
- Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with current and former players, agents, and international professional leagues.
- Act as a key point of contact to support athletes’ career advancement opportunities overseas.
- Facilitate communication between all parties involved in player transitions.
- Ensure players are well-informed and prepared for professional transitions.
- Represent the program professionally while enhancing its reputation within the global basketball community.
- Perform other duties or projects as assigned as appropriate to rank and departmental mission.
Benefits
- $4,000 UUP annual location pay, paid biweekly.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
