Director for Football Student-Athlete Development

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Position Title:

Director for Football Student-Athlete Development

Appointment Type:

Contract

Job Description:

The Director for Football Student-Athlete Development reports directly to the head football coach and serves on the football leadership team.  Responsible for developing and implementing curriculum and programming that promotes holistic development of ISU football student-athletes, tracking metrics of success, participation reports, managing student-athlete roadmaps/life design plans, and creating program summary reports that align with the commitment areas of:

• Character and personal development
• Career development
• Preparation for NFL interview and combine process
• Community engagement
• Responsible decision making

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Position Title:

Director for Football Student-Athlete Development

Appointment Type:

Contract

Job Description:

The Director for Football Student-Athlete Development reports directly to the head football coach and serves on the football leadership team.  Responsible for developing and implementing curriculum and programming that promotes holistic development of ISU football student-athletes, tracking metrics of success, participation reports, managing student-athlete roadmaps/life design plans, and creating program summary reports that align with the commitment areas of:

• Character and personal development
• Career development
• Preparation for NFL interview and combine process
• Community engagement
• Responsible decision making
• Life transitions
• Financial literacy

Emphasis is placed on implementation of a comprehensive programmatic and support services strategy designed to promote completion of vocational life span development tasks, retention and successful transition into life after their time at Iowa State University for football student-athletes. This position will regularly collaborate with the football coaches/staff and the ISU student-athlete and letterwinner engagement staff.  Will assist in efforts to recruit, retain and holistically develop student-athletes.  Responsible for performing all duties with a high level of integrity and in adherence with NCAA, conference and university policies. Additionally, the position will serve as a resource for former football student-athletes to help with life transitions 3-5 years after they exhaust their collegiate athletic eligibility.

The successful candidate will possess strong program management, communication, networking and problem solving skills. This position requires the ability to be engaged in the coaching staff meetings, attend practices and travel with the team. Candidates are expected to be committed to multiculturalism and working with a diverse student body.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor degree.

Experience working with high level athletes in a collegiate student-athlete development and/or professional player development role. 

Preferred Qualifications

Experience leading preparation programs for NFL/NBA/MLB athletes and involvement with the combine process.

Experience leading NCAA Division I player development programs.

Former NCAA Division I student-athlete.

Proposed Start Date:

April 28, 2025

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

12 Month Work Period

Time Type:

Full time

Pay Grade:

Contract

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:

1) Resume

2) Cover Letter

3) Contact Information for 3 professional references

If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.

Why Choose ISU?

Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
• 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
 

Original Posting Date:

March 25, 2025

Posting Close Date:

March 31, 2025

Job Requisition Number:

R16687

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