Director (Football Operations)

U.S. Air Force Academy • Air Force Academy, CO

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About The Position

Executes football program administrative operations and acts as a director of staff of all football program entities. Oversees the day-to-day operations and organization of the football program and serves as the program representative, as required. Serves as the central administrative point of contact for all of the following but not limited to: program operations, compliance, recruiting, nutrition, equipment, sports medicine, strength & conditioning, assistant coaches, video, and other offices involved in football operations. Works closely and coordinates with the Director of Player Operations on all matters related to Cadet standards. Develops a strategic partnership with the Head Coach, understanding desired direction and guidance for football operations. Responsible for working with the Football Sport Administrator in formulating the annual program budget inputs. Responsible for anticipating needs, planning, and coordinating with all travel and logistics offices and functions. Executes and provides oversight and reconciliation of travel costs, expenses, and monitors budget adherence. Serves as the day-to-day football liaison to media relations, Athletic Department facilities, stadium facilities, game/event management, recruiting/admissions, and marketing teams. Maintains strategic partnership and liaison relationships between the Air Force Academy Athletic Corporation (AFAAC) and government offices. Serves as the football camp and clinic liaison to AFAAC. Plans and executes team events, meetings, communications, schedule, and manages/maintains appropriate electronic database accounts. Responsible for ensuring all assigned football program staff/personnel are aware of, and follow, all NCAA compliance rules, regulations, and requirements. Coordinates with internal compliance offices and administrators to meet all recruiting, training, and conference requirements. Required to attend all Mountain West Conference, NCAA, and/or College Football Playoff Director of Football Operations meetings and calls. This position will have a demonstrated commitment to compliance with all NCAA, Mountain West Conference, and Air Force Academy rules, regulations, and standards. Works with recruiting and admissions offices to ensure all potential cadet candidates meet all required appointment milestones. Coordinates with the Director of Player Operations and other U.S. Air Force Academy mission elements to ensure adherence to cadet standards and NCAA regulations. Ensures football operations remain aligned with institutional, NCAA, and Mountain West Conference standards, rules, regulations, and procedures. Coordinates, advises, and represents the football program, in an administrative function, to all internal and external meetings and functions.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• The selected candidate will be subject to a security investigation leading to successful completion of a background investigation with a favorable adjudication.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required.
• Candidates must possess experience within the collegiate level.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
• Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree from an accredited college - NCAA
• Candidates will have a strong commitment to undergraduate teaching.
• Leadership experience in curriculum development and academic assessment is desired.
• Applicants will be assessed based on education, evidence of teaching effectiveness, quality of scholarship, and demonstrated service to educational institutions and the discipline commensurate with years in the discipline.

Responsibilities

• Executes football program administrative operations and acts as a director of staff of all football program entities.
• Oversees the day-to-day operations and organization of the football program and serves as the program representative, as required.
• Serves as the central administrative point of contact for program operations, compliance, recruiting, nutrition, equipment, sports medicine, strength & conditioning, assistant coaches, video, and other offices involved in football operations.
• Works closely and coordinates with the Director of Player Operations on all matters related to Cadet standards.
• Develops a strategic partnership with the Head Coach, understanding desired direction and guidance for football operations.
• Responsible for working with the Football Sport Administrator in formulating the annual program budget inputs.
• Responsible for anticipating needs, planning, and coordinating with all travel and logistics offices and functions.
• Executes and provides oversight and reconciliation of travel costs, expenses, and monitors budget adherence.
• Serves as the day-to-day football liaison to media relations, Athletic Department facilities, stadium facilities, game/event management, recruiting/admissions, and marketing teams.
• Maintains strategic partnership and liaison relationships between the Air Force Academy Athletic Corporation (AFAAC) and government offices.
• Serves as the football camp and clinic liaison to AFAAC.
• Plans and executes team events, meetings, communications, schedule, and manages/maintains appropriate electronic database accounts.
• Responsible for ensuring all assigned football program staff/personnel are aware of, and follow, all NCAA compliance rules, regulations, and requirements.
• Coordinates with internal compliance offices and administrators to meet all recruiting, training, and conference requirements.
• Required to attend all Mountain West Conference, NCAA, and/or College Football Playoff Director of Football Operations meetings and calls.
• Works with recruiting and admissions offices to ensure all potential cadet candidates meet all required appointment milestones.
• Coordinates with the Director of Player Operations and other U.S. Air Force Academy mission elements to ensure adherence to cadet standards and NCAA regulations.
• Ensures football operations remain aligned with institutional, NCAA, and Mountain West Conference standards, rules, regulations, and procedures.
• Coordinates, advises, and represents the football program, in an administrative function, to all internal and external meetings and functions.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director