Director of College Scouting

Iowa State University • Ames, IA

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About The Position

Iowa State University Football is accepting applications for an entry-level position to serve as Director of College Scouting who specializes in defense. This position will help advance the recruiting efforts for the DI, FBS football program. Serve as a defensive recruiting specialist, assisting with the defensive board. Exercise discretion and independent judgment to formulate, interpret and communicate evaluation of prospective student-athletes to the football coaching staff. Provide recruiting consultation and advice to the coaching staff and help manage the offer process for defensive prospects. Manage and organize film, create hi-lite/low-lite cut-ups, and edit recruiting video. Assist with official and unofficial visits. Provide transition assistance during defensive players freshman year. Contribute to and enhance a competitive athletic experience. Establish and maintain an environment conducive to the welfare and academic success of the student-athletes. Establish and maintain effective interactions with students, colleagues, university staff and administrators, alumni, media and the public. Commitment to and responsibility for adhering to all rules and regulations of the University, Big 12 Conference, and NCAA. Candidates require an experienced understanding of the sport of football and the skills, techniques and talent used in player evaluation. The position requires an excellent work ethic along with exceptional creativity, problem-solving and project management skills. Candidates are expected to be committed to multiculturalism and working with a diverse student body. Position will work many non-traditional hours including evenings and weekends and requires the ability to travel to overnight competitions. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• Experience coaching or working in football recruiting at the collegiate level.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working on the defensive side of the game.
• Experience with recruiting operations at an FBS Power 5 football program.
• Experience working with football analytics software and implementation.
• Comfort using PFF, QwikU, Catapult and Hudl recruiting software.
• Experience recruiting Midwest regions.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a defensive recruiting specialist, assisting with the defensive board.
• Exercise discretion and independent judgment to formulate, interpret and communicate evaluation of prospective student-athletes to the football coaching staff.
• Provide recruiting consultation and advice to the coaching staff and help manage the offer process for defensive prospects.
• Manage and organize film, create hi-lite/low-lite cut-ups, and edit recruiting video.
• Assist with official and unofficial visits.
• Provide transition assistance during defensive players freshman year.
• Contribute to and enhance a competitive athletic experience.
• Establish and maintain an environment conducive to the welfare and academic success of the student-athletes.
• Establish and maintain effective interactions with students, colleagues, university staff and administrators, alumni, media and the public.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental.
• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans.
• Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans.
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa).
• Life insurance and long-term disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Wellbeing program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree