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The Assistant Director of High School Scouting & Recruiting / Football plays a critical role in identifying, evaluating, and recruiting prospective student-athletes for the football program. This position supports the overall recruiting strategy by managing high school evaluations, maintaining recruiting databases, coordinating communication with high school coaches and prospects, and official and unofficial visit operations. The role requires advanced knowledge of football evaluation, recruiting regulations, and elite organizational skills in a fast-paced, competitive environment. This position reports to the General Manager / Football.

Experience in NCAA Division I football recruiting, scouting, or player personnel.
Strong demonstrated understanding of NCAA recruiting rules and regulations.
Advanced practical knowledge of football positions, schemes, and player evaluation.
Proficiency with recruiting databases, video platforms, and Microsoft Office / Google Workspace.
Experience with recruiting analytics or personnel software.
Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Experience in a NCAA Division I Power 4 football program.
Established high school coaching and recruiting network.
Working knowledge of NIL and revenue sharing principles.
Bachelor’s degree.

4

Exempt: Not eligible for overtime

Restricted

Commensurate with experience.

40+. Nights and weekends as needed.

8/18/26

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The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

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