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University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Posting Details Posting Details Job TitleDir of Recruiting & Player PersonnelRequisition NumberRE52556Working TitleDepartment Name12B00:Mens SportsWork LocationLexington, KYGrade Level00Salary RangeType of PositionStaffPosition Time Status Full-TimeRequired EducationBAClick here for more information about equivalencies:https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalenciesRequired Related Experience3 yrsRequired License/Registration/CertificationNonePhysical RequirementsTo be able to lift, push, pull objects up to 50 lbs.ShiftDays, Evenings, and Weekends.Job SummaryThe Director of Recruiting/Player Personnel leads the comprehensive recruiting operations of the football program. This role is responsible for long-term roster management, talent evaluation, recruiting strategy, database management, and coordination of all recruiting activities consistent with NCAA and SEC guidelines. The position ensures the program identifies, attracts, evaluates, and acquires high-caliber student-athletes while maintaining strict compliance and supporting the overall organizational goals of the program.Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

• College football recruiting, player personnel, or scouting.
• SEC or Power Five experience preferred.
• Experience evaluating players via film, analytics, and live evaluations.
• Demonstrated track record of managing recruiting operations at a high level.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? YesPreferred Education/ExperienceMaster's Degree PreferredDeadline to Apply12/16/2025Our University CommunityWe value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status or whether the person is a smoker or nonsmoker, as long as the person complies with University regulation concerning smoking.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How many years of experience do you have recruiting collegiate athletes at the national level?
   • None
   • More than 0, up through 1 year
   • More than 1 year, up through 3 years
   • More than 3 years, up through 5 years
   • More than 5 years
2. * How many years of experience do you have coaching football at either the high school, collegiate or professional level?
   • None
   • More than 0, up through 1 year
   • More than 1 year, up through 3 years
   • More than 3 years, up through 5 years
   • More than 5 years
3. * As part of the Southeastern Conference, candidates considered for staff or coaching positions within UK Athletics are required to disclose any unethical conduct. Please answer the below questions regarding your prior collegiate employment. Have you ever been charged with a violation of NCAA 10.1 Unethical Conduct by the NCAA or any NCAA member institution?
   • Yes
   • No
4. * Have you ever been charged with a NCAA Level I, II or III, secondary or major violation or any violations with the Collegiate Sports Commission (CSC) and/or SEC?
   • Yes
   • No
5. * Are you currently involved in any pending NCAA, SEC, or CSC investigation, charges and/or violations of NCAA, SEC, or CSC legislation?
   • Yes
   • No
6. * If you answered yes to any of the previous three questions, please list all violations in which you've been charged or were involved. If you answered no to all three of the previous questions, please type: N/A

   (Open Ended Question)

7. * Has the NCAA Committee on Infractions or CSC ever issued you show-cause penalty?
   • Yes
   • No
8. * I agree to and understand that failure to disclose any NCAA violation or false information regarding my NCAA compliance history will result in removal of my application for consideration.
   • Yes
   • No
9. * *I understand the NCAA legislation regarding Individuals Associated with a Prospect (IAWP) and that an institution is unable to employ such an individual within a two-year period of enrollment of a prospective student-athlete.
   • Yes
   • No
10. * Please list any football teams that you have been associated with in the past four years (e.g. high school, prep school, AAU, 2-year college).

    (Open Ended Question)

11. * Please list any current prospective student-athletes you are associated with (e.g. personal trainer, coach, family member, mentor, etc.).

    (Open Ended Question)

12. * I certify that I am not associated with any prospective student-athlete(s) UK is currently recruiting.
    • Yes
    • No

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume

Optional Documents

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