Position Introduction:

The purpose of the Athletics Graduate Assistant program is to support promising individuals who are committed to a career in intercollegiate athletics and to continuing their education at the graduate level. Graduate Assistant appointments include: a full waiver of graduate tuition (student is responsible for paying associated fees), a bi-weekly stipend, health insurance coverage, and other benefits provided to athletics department employees (benefits vary but may include complimentary admission to athletic events). Graduate Assistants are required to work an average of 20 hours per week during the academic year.

Reporting to the Director of Football Technology, the Football Video Graduate Assistant provides comprehensive video, technology, and operational support for the Oklahoma Football program. This position assists with the management and distribution of practice and game film, technology systems, scouting and recruiting video resources, team meetings, and game-day video operations to support coaching, player development, and competitive preparation. The Graduate Assistant also supports football operations by coordinating technology logistics, supervising student video assistants, and assisting with recruiting, team engagement, and travel-related functions.

Essential Functions:

• Provide technical and film support to position coaches, analysts, student assistants, and other departments as needed.
• Serve as the "third" video coordinator, ensuring the Catapult Thunder database is accurately organized and that all coaching staff film and data requests are properly entered and fulfilled.
• Assist in preparing team meeting presentations by creating PowerPoint graphics and organizing video content.
• Import, edit, and distribute practice, scrimmage, and game film to support weekly player development, corrections, and game planning.
• Support coaches in creating film cut-ups and editing highlight clips for team meetings, scouting, and player development.
• Manage the collection and editing of weekly future-opponent television copies for scouting and game preparation.
• Pack and transport home and away game hotel and stadium trunks.
• Collect and organize recruiting film to support the coaching staff's recruiting efforts.
• Assist with the setup and execution of team, position, and staff meetings.
• Work with coaching staff and operations personnel to help execute recruiting and team engagement events.
• Travel to all games and manage sideline iPad operations, providing coaches and players with instant access to film for in-game adjustments.
• Coordinate locker room IGV setup and assist coaches during halftime.
• Coordinate meeting room technology setup at home and away hotels, enabling coaches to review film and conduct meetings prior to departing for the stadium.
• Provide support for the setup, testing, and operation of audio systems, including microphones and speakers, for team events and game-day functions.
• Assist in supervising more than 12 student video assistants, ensuring proper role assignments and operational efficiency.

Required Education and Experience:

• Must be currently enrolled in the Spring Term as a student at the University of Oklahoma.
• Hiring contingent upon verification of current student status.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree

Department Preferences:

Knowledge of Catapult Thunder and previous experience in NCAA, NAIA, or NFL football.