What are the responsibilities and job description for the Football Recruitment Work Study position at Schreiner University?
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES
- Enter and organize recruiting data
- Manage social media content calendar
- Communicate with recruits and coaches (via digital platforms)
- Provide hospitality support for campus visits
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Maintain up-to-date recruit CRM entries and contact lists
- Create branded posts for Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook
- Organize and support on-campus visit logistics
- Communicate with HS coaches and recruits weekly via digital platforms
ADDITIONAL REQUIRED EXPECTATIONS
- Good communication skills
- Arrive on time
- Ability to lift heavy coolers/ice chests
- Ability to work well with others
- Good people skills
- Professional interactions with supervisors and others
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Recruiting Operations & Data
- Enter, update, and verify recruit information (contact info, academics, film links,
social handles) in the recruiting database/CRM. - Tag recruits by position, class, geography, and pipeline school; maintain status
boards. - Log all touches (text, email, call notes, campus visits) and weekly activity metrics.
Messaging & Outreach
- Send pre-approved texts/emails to HS coaches and prospects tied to weekly game
results (win/loss) and milestones (offers, camp invites, academic updates). - Build segmented lists (by grad year, position, region) and schedule sends per
content calendar. - Track deliverability and response rates; flag hot leads for coach follow-up.
Graphic Design & Content
- Create quick social/DM/email graphics (offers, game results, visit promos, birthday/commit congrats ) using approved SU brand kits (maroon #510000 / white) and logos.
- Edit/resize images for IG, X, Stories/Reels, and email headers; maintain organized asset folders.
- Ensure all content follows brand guidelines and accessibility best practices (alt text, legible contrast).
Visits & Events
- Assist with official/unofficial visit prep: itineraries, nametags, parking passes, photo ops, campus tour coordination, and check-in.
- Confirm attendance via text/email, collect RSVPs, and prepare packets (agenda, compliance forms).
- Day-of support: greet families, guide between sessions, capture photos, and post event follow-ups.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with spreadsheets/CRMs (Google Sheets, Airtable, ARI/Verified Athletics or similar).
- Social media know-how (IG, X/Twitter) and short-form video familiarity.
- Event coordination or customer-service experience.
- Interest in sports communications, marketing, or coaching.
Tools You’ll Use (we’ll train)
- Recruiting database/CRM, Google Workspace, Canva/Adobe Express, Mail merge
or email platform, SMS platform, shared brand-asset library.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED
- Be enrolled as full-time student at Schreiner University. -Preferred to have at least one year of experience working with a football program at the high school level.
- Skills:
- High school football program experience always a plus, but not required
- Must have good people skills and strong work ethic
- Must be able to lift heavy coolers and ice chests
- Following the directions of your supervisors is very important, especially in an emergency situation
- Knowledgeable in social media applications