General Manager of Football

Grambling State University

Grambling, LA

Posted Date: Aug 01, 2025

QUALIFICATION

  • Salary Expectation
    Unknown
  • Years of Experience
    3+ Years
  • Work Type
    Full-time

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Athletic Director
Conference
SWAC (DI)

SPORTS/DEPARTMENT

About the Job
Job Description

Job Summary

The General Manager of Football is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operational, administrative, and personnel functions of the football program. This position must adhere to all safety standards, ensure the well-being of student-athletes and support their academic success and will have direct involvement with all administrative and organizational aspects of the assigned position under the supervision of the head football coach.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

The General Manager functions in the following roles:

  • Assist the head coach in administering a highly competitive Division I Football Program
  • Lead, supervise, and coordinate administrative staff, support personnel, and operational processes to ensure smooth functioning of all program activities
  • Handles many aspects of the team, including the recruitment and advisement of players
  • Keep abreast of changing rules, techniques, technologies, and philosophies relevant to their sport
  • Evaluate and recruit qualified student-athletes
  • Commits to and is responsible for adhering to all rules and regulations set forth for the team, the University, the SWAC and the NCAA with the utmost integrity
  • Serve as the primary liaison between the program and external stakeholders, including league officials, sponsors, vendors, and community partners
  • Represent the University positively when interacting with the community, alumni, high school and AAU coaches, media and general public
  • Sets up recruiting visits between coaches and high school players and oversees student athletes’ housing and academic affairs once a recruit arrives on campus
Program Performance

SWAC Football 2024–2025

Grambling State University record compared to the conference

School Conference Overall RPI APR
Jackson State University 8–0 12–2
Southern University 7–1 8–5
Alabama State University 5–3 7–5
Alcorn State University 5–3 6–6
Florida A&M University 5–3 7–5
Alabama A&M University 4–4 6–6
Texas Southern University 4–4 5–6
Prairie View A&M University 3–5 5–7
Bethune-Cookman University 2–6 2–10
University of Arkansas Pine Bluff 2–6 3–9
Grambling State University 2–6 5–7
Mississippi Valley State University 1–7 1–11

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