Director of Head Coach Operations / Community Relations

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Position Title

Director of Head Coach Operations / Community Relations

Location

Boone, North Carolina

Faculty Rank

No

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Posting Details

Request to Recruit

Position Title

Director of Head Coach Operations / Community Relations

Location

Boone, North Carolina

Faculty Rank

No

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Position Number

0A0531

Department

Football - 120050

Position Summary Information

| Minimum Qualifications |
- Bachelor’s degree and knowledge of the NCAA rules and regulations related to recruiting and working with student-athletes - Exceptional interpersonal and counseling skills - Experience with recruiting student-athletes - Experience working within an NCAA FBS football program

| | License/Certification Required | | | Preferred Qualifications | | | Essential Duties and Responsibilities |
The athletic program at Appalachian State University operates on the premise that intercollegiate athletics is an integral part of the institution’s overall program of education. Priority is given to high standards of both academic and athletic quality — the goal being the complete development of the student-athlete.

At Appalachian State University, student-athletes will be provided with the opportunity and encouraged to progress toward a degree of their choice, and the opportunity to develop athletic abilities in an environment consistent with high standards of academic scholarship, sportsmanship, leadership, and institutional loyalty.

The Director of Head Coach Operations / Community Relations assists the Head Football Coach with all aspects off the field, assists with recruiting coordination on and off campus, head community relations for the football team. Some of the key responsibilities are: 

• Head Coach Correspondence and Schedule Management
• Head Coach Speaking Engagements and Autograph Management
• Head Coach Recruiting Coordination
• Community Relations Director
• Assist with Staff’s Families
• Assist Director of High School Relations with fundraisers (ex: Golf Tournament)
• Daily Visit List Coordinator
• Recruitment Assistant
• Initial Eligibility Coordinator
• Assist with Official Visit Travel and Host
• Assist Head Coach, General Manager, Director of Player Personnel, and Recruiting Coordinator for Operations & Visits

| | Type of Position | Full Time Position | | Staff/Non-Faculty | Staff/Non-Faculty | | Appointment Type | 1.0 | | Work Schedule/Hours | Varies. Evening, weekend and holiday work is required | | 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 |
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. |

Posting Details Information

| Posting Date | 03/27/2025 | | Closing Date | 04/09/2025 | | Open Until Filled | No | | Evaluation of Applications Begins | 03/27/2025 | | Proposed Date of Hire | 04/25/2025 | | 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 | Erika Cheung | | Search Chair Email | cheungee@appstate.edu | | Quick Link | https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/post... | | Posting Number | 201501617P |

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter / Letter of Interest 3. List of References with Contact Information

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