Posting Details

Request to Recruit

Position Title

Assistant Director of Player Personnel

Posting Details

Request to Recruit

Position Title

Assistant Director of Player Personnel

Working Location (City, State)

Boone, NC

Faculty Rank

No

Provide Rank

Position Number

094931

Department

Football - 120050

Description of University

Appalachian State University, in North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains, prepares students to lead purposeful lives as global citizens who understand and engage their responsibilities in creating a sustainable future for all. The transformational Appalachian experience promotes a spirit of inclusion that brings people together in inspiring ways to acquire and create knowledge, to grow holistically, to act with passion and determination, and embrace diversity and difference. As one of 17 campuses in the University of North Carolina system, Appalachian enrolls more than 20,000 students, has a low student-to-faculty ratio and offers more than 150 undergraduate and graduate majors.

Position Summary Information

| Minimum Qualifications |
- Bachelor’s Degree from an appropriately accredited institution - NCAA Division I Football Recruiting, Coaching Experience or Playing Experience - Experience and Knowledge of University, NCAA Rules and Conference Compliance Rules - Knowledge of the High Schools, High School Coaches and High School Prospects - Experience with Official and Unofficial Recruiting Visits of High School Prospects and Parents - Experience with Hudl, Catapult Thunder/DVSport, Recruiting Databases, Recruiting Services and Microsoft Office | | License/Certification Required | | | Preferred Qualifications | | | Essential Duties and Responsibilities |
This position will support the Director of Player Personnel with the day-to-day recruiting operations, which include assistance in:

• Maintaining a database of high school prospects and the college transfer portal
• Evaluating high school prospects and the college transfer portal
• Preparing film on prospective student-athletes to highlight abilities/skills that coaches will then use to make an evaluation
• Communication efforts with prospective student-athletes, families and high school coaches
• Organizing official and unofficial prospect visitations
• Organizing walk-on players and roster management
• Maintaining all paperwork for all aspects of visits i.e. lodging, meals, tours etc.
• Coordinating and organizing high school camps and clinics
• Entertaining high school coaches and prospects at practice and games
• Hiring and organizing student support staff

Additional duties may be assigned by the Head Football Coach and Associate AD for Football Operations | | Type of Position | Full Time Position | | Staff/Non-Faculty | Staff/Non-Faculty | | Appointment Type | 1.0 | | Work Schedule/Hours | Varies | | Number of Hours Per Week | 40+ | | Number of Months Per Year | 12 | | Mandatory Staff | No | | Suggested Salary Range | Commensurate with experience | | Physical Demands of Position |
This position will be subject to outside environmental conditions. Weekend work is required. Must be able to work long hours. |

Posting Details Information

| Posting Date | 01/22/2024 | | Closing Date | 02/04/2024 | | Open Until Filled | No | | Evaluation of Applications Begins | 01/22/2024 | | Proposed Date of Hire | 02/12/2024 | | Special Instructions to Applicants |
Please attach the required documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Provide a minimum of 3 professional references on the application form or attach a List of References with Contact Information | | Search Chair Name | Nolan Jones | | Search Chair Email | jonesnr3@appstate.edu | | Quick Link | https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/post... | | Posting Number | 201501347P |

Supplemental Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter / Letter of Interest Optional Documents 1. List of References with Contact Information