Job Classification: Athletic Professional

Anticipated Start Date: As Soon as Possible

Posting Close Date: June 3, 2024

Job Summary

The Director of Player Development reports to the Head Coach. Primary responsibilities include overseeing the men's basketball on-court player development plans as outlined by the Head Coach and the Director of Strength & Conditioning and Sport Science. The Director of Player Development also oversees the off-court success of the men's basketball student-athletes.

Why You Should Join Our Team

Be an integral part of BYU history and our rich tradition of winning. Now officially a member of the Big 12 Conference, never has there been a better opportunity for BYU to tell its story on the biggest stages, and you can be a part of that. We need someone who understands BYU¿s distinctive mission and vision, with the gospel of Jesus Christ as its essential foundation. We need someone who cares deeply about the individual successes and challenges of our student-athletes. We need someone who strives for excellence in all they do, and who can thrive in a dynamic, challenging, and incredibly rewarding environment.

Great benefits including:

• Paid individual cell phone plan
• Free or discounted tickets to BYU athletic events
• Industry leading medical, dental, and supplemental life insurance plans
• Retirement plans, including a 401(k) with an employer match and an 8% employer-funded retirement contribution, fully vested from your first day
• Tuition benefits for you and your family
• A magnificent campus work environment, fantastic food options, and devotionals and forums with leaders from campus and around the world

Duties/Expectations:

• Oversee the on-court skills as part of the player development plans outlined by the Head Coach and Director of Strength & Conditioning and Sport Science
• Oversee the off-court life skills player development
• Serve as program liaison with local businesses and influential business leaders
• Help oversee NCAA and university compliance for the student-athletes
• Work closely with the Head Coach on special projects as requested
• Mentor men's basketball student-athletes

What Qualifies You to Apply?

Minimum Required:

• Bachelor's degree (Must have required degree by start date)
• 2 year collegiate or professional athletic playing/work experience or related field or equivalent combination of education/experience
• All new employees who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be required to hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend, which may be verified during the hiring process

Preferred:

• Master's degree
• 5 years of Division 1 or professional athletic playing or work experience

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Equal Opportunity Employer: m/f/Vets/Disability

Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer. All employees are required to abide by the university's Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards. Preference is given to qualified candidates who are members in good standing of the affiliated church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.