What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Player Personnel position at Appalachian State University?
Posting Details
Request to Recruit
Position Title Director of Player Personnel
Location Boone, NC
Faculty Rank No
Provide Rank
Position Number 094931
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
Preferred Qualifications
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
The primary purpose of this position is to assist the Head Football Coach with the day-to-day recruiting operations in the Football program:
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 40
Number of Months Per Year 12
Mandatory Staff No
Suggested Salary Range $60,000 (Commensurate with experience)
Physical Demands of Position
This position will be subject to outside environmental conditions. Weekend work is required. Must be able to work long hours.
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:
Search Chair Email whitesidebc@appstate.edu
Quick Link https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/53703
Posting Number 201501752P
Request to Recruit
Position Title Director of Player Personnel
Location Boone, NC
Faculty Rank No
Provide Rank
Position Number 094931
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
- Bachelor’s Degree from an appropriately accredited institution
- 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, Recruiting Databases, Recruiting Services and Microsoft Office
Preferred Qualifications
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
The primary purpose of this position is to assist the Head Football Coach with the day-to-day recruiting operations in the Football program:
- Assist with the development of the organization’s long and short-term recruiting strategies.
- Assist with supervising all daily operations of the recruiting process.
- Assist with football roster management strategies and procedures.
- Assist with initial eligibility for prospects.
- Assist with on-campus recruiting visits.
- Assist with scouting & monitoring process for NCAA transfer portal.
- Assist with coordinating prospects identification process.
- Assist with talent evaluation process of prospects.
- Assist with background screening for prospects.
- Assist with recruiting-related coaches’ travel.
- Assist with football camps.
- Assist with monitoring the recruiting budget.
- Other duties as assigned.
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 40
Number of Months Per Year 12
Mandatory Staff No
Suggested Salary Range $60,000 (Commensurate with experience)
Physical Demands of Position
This position will be subject to outside environmental conditions. Weekend work is required. Must be able to work long hours.
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:
- Resume
- Cover letter
- 3 references with contact information
Search Chair Email whitesidebc@appstate.edu
Quick Link https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/53703
Posting Number 201501752P
Salary : $60,000