"Director of Football Operations"

Welcome to Stanford’s Department of Athletics, Physical Education and Recreation (“DAPER”), the premier intercollegiate athletics program in the country. With an unparalleled record of 137 NCAA team championships, we are the proud Home of Champions. Our success isn’t just measured in trophies; it’s reflected in the passion of our nearly 900 student-athletes competing across 36 intercollegiate varsity teams. It resonates in our unwavering support for the university’s physical education, recreation, and wellness initiatives. At Stanford, we don’t just embrace excellence; we define it. We don’t just nurture champions; we create them. Our actions are guided by the core tenets of DAPER culture, “The DAPER Way,” which are: Embrace Scholar Athleticism, Pursue and Revere Excellence, Lead with Courage, and Work Cohesively.

Are you ready to inspire champions? If yes, then this may be the right opportunity for you!

We are currently accepting applications for the Director of Football Operations position. This role oversees the daily operations of the Stanford Football program and ensures that all logistical, administrative, and operational functions run smoothly. The Director of Football Operations will report to the Football General Manager and collaborate closely with the Head Coach on core responsibilities. This position is a one-year fixed-term appointment. Requisition #108219

Responsibilities include:

• Serve as the central point of coordination for all football operations, managing team logistics, travel equipment scheduling, training camp setup, housing, and meals.
• Own the master football calendar (team activities, travel, events, compliance deadlines) and ensure smooth communication between coaching, recruiting, player development, and administrative staff.
• Manage all team travel logistics: buses, hotels, meals, rooming lists, equipment transport, and itineraries. Oversee gameday operations and ensure seamless execution home and away.
• Lead planning for training camp and spring football logistics (practice schedules, meeting room assignments, operations support).
• Plan and oversee Stanford Football’s camps — including youth summer camps, specialist camps, and high school recruiting evaluation camps — coordinating logistics, compliance, and on-field execution in partnership with coaching and recruiting staff.
• Coordinate with the Athletics Department’s facilities, travel, and finance teams for all operational needs.
• Supervise operations staff (Ops assistants, interns, or student staff).
• Identify and drive process improvements across football operations — focus on efficiency, communication, and player/staff experience.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with 8-10 years of relevant experience, or combination of education and relevant experience.
• Strong organizer and communicator who thrives on structure and execution.
• Must be detail-oriented and proactive.
• Must be comfortable managing complex logistics and competing priorities.
• Experience in football operations, travel coordination, or team administration is strongly preferred.

The expected pay range for this position is $162,809 - $180,000 per annum.

Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of the salary or hourly wage the university reasonably expects to pay for a position upon hire. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.

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