Assistant Director of Player Personnel

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Position Title Assistant Director of Player Personnel

Location Boone, NC

Faculty Rank No

Provide Rank N/A

Position Number 091681

Department Football - 120050

Position Summary Information

Primary Purpose

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. This position will represent the athletics director in various capacities.

The primary purpose of this position is to assist the Director of Player Personnel with the day-to-day recruiting operations in the Football program.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree
• NCAA Division I Football Recruiting, Coaching Experience or Playing Experience
• Experience and Knowledge of University, NCAA Rules and Conference Compliance Rules
• Knowledge of the High Schools, High School Coaches and High School Prospects
• Experience with Official and Unofficial Recruiting Visits of High School Prospects and Parents
• Experience with Hudl, Catapult Thunder/DVSport, or other Recruiting Databases, Recruiting Services, and Microsoft Office
  
  

License/Certification Required

N/A

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. This position will represent the athletics director in various capacities.

The primary purpose of this position is to assist the Director of Player Personnel with the day-to-day recruiting operations in the Football program.

• Assist the Director of Player Personnel with the day-to-day recruiting operations:
• Assist with maintaining the database of high school prospects and the college transfer portal.
• Assist with evaluating high school prospects and the college transfer portal.
• Prepare film on prospective student-athletes to highlight abilities/skills that coaches will then use to make an evaluation.
• Assist with communication efforts with prospective student-athletes, families, and high school coaches.
• Assist with organizing official and unofficial prospect visitations.
• Assist with walk-on players.
• Assist with roster management.
• Assist with all paperwork for all aspects of visits i.e. lodging, meals, tour,s etc.
• Assist in coordinating and organizing high school camps and clinics.
• Entertain high school coaches and prospects at practice and games.
• Assist with hiring and organizing student support staff.
• Assist with other duties as assigned by the Head Football Coach Associate AD for Football Operations.
  
  

Type of Position Full Time Position

Staff/Non-Faculty Staff/Non-Faculty

VISA Sponsorship? VISA sponsorship is not available for this position. All candidates must be eligible to work and live in the U.S.

Appointment Type 1.0

Work Schedule/Hours Varies

Number of Hours Per Week Varies - This position may require travel, nights and weekend work.

Number of Months Per Year 9

Mandatory Staff No

Suggested Salary Range $40,000 - $42,840 (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 04/06/2026

Closing Date 04/26/2026

Open Until Filled No

Evaluation of Applications Begins 04/19/2026

Proposed Date of Hire 05/01/2026

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please attach the required documents:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Provide a minimum of 3 professional references on the application or attach a List of References with Contact Information
  
  

Search Chair Name Brittney Whiteside

Search Chair Email whitesidebc@appstate.edu

Quick Link https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/53702

Posting Number 201501751P