Football Recruiting Coordinator (Athletics Administration Professional I)

CSU Careers • San Diego, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Football Recruiting Coordinator provides administrative and operational coordination for football recruiting within the Department of Athletics at San Diego State University. Reporting to the Director of Player Personnel, this position supports the evaluation, tracking, and communication of prospective student-athletes while coordinating recruiting visits, events, and recruiting operations in compliance with NCAA, conference, and university regulations. The role plays a key part in supporting a competitive, organized, and compliant Division I football recruiting program.

Requirements

• Experience and proficiency with DVSport, HUDL & Microsoft Visio
• Knowledge of Pro Football Focus, National Preps, Teamworks & ARMS recruiting software.
• One or more years of general office clerical work.
• Some experience in intercollegiate athletics, especially in a Division I football office.
• General knowledge of football.
• Ability to learn office and football terminology.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with fellow employees and coaches, and other campus staff, faculty, and student-athletes.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends, and occasional travel with the football team.
• Valid California driver’s license or the ability to obtain one within 10 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Gain hands-on experience supporting Division I football recruiting at a nationally recognized athletics program.
• Work closely with football operations, coaching staff, and player personnel in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Develop skills in recruiting operations, data management, event coordination, and NCAA compliance.
• Build professional experience in collegiate athletics while supporting student-athlete recruitment and success.
• Join an athletics department committed to diversity, inclusion, and excellence on and off the field.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate administrative and operational aspects of football recruiting, including prospect evaluation, data entry, database management, reports, and recruiting materials.
• Conduct initial review and analysis of prospective student-athlete film and recommend prospects for further evaluation.
• Manage recruiting databases, recruiting boards, mailings, questionnaires, and ongoing communication with prospects, coaches, and counselors.
• Coordinate unofficial and official recruiting visits, including itineraries, campus tours, travel logistics, compliance documentation, and game-day recruiting operations.
• Provide work direction and training to recruiting interns and support recruiting events such as Junior Day and home game visits.

Benefits

• 15 paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
• CalPERS pension plan with retiree healthcare, and reciprocal agreements with other California public retirement systems, including the UC.
• Medical, dental, and vision options at low or no cost.
• CSU tuition fee waiver for employees and eligible dependents.
• FlexCash, life and disability insurance, legal and pet plans.
• Access to the library, campus events, employee groups, and volunteer and social activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree