"Director of Football Player Development"

Director of Football Player Development

Company:
East Carolina University

Job Location:

Category:
Athletics - Athletic Administration

Type:
Full-Time

Position Number: 982426
Full Time or Part Time: Full Time
Anticipated Recruitment Range: $80,000 -$83,000
Position Type: Non-Faculty
Job Category: Non-Faculty Professional

Organizational Unit Overview:

The athletics department mission is to represent East Carolina University with distinction and create a challenging and supportive environment for student-athletes to excel in the classroom, in competition, and in life. We are committed to the highest standards of character, honesty, effort, and sportsmanship; respecting all people, their personal identities, differences and beliefs; and to provide a safe and equitable environment for student-athletes academic, athletic and personal development. The highly visible athletics program is committed to NCAA compliance, comprehensive excellence and to be trustworthy stewards of the aspirations of our student-athletes, the resources we manage, the reputation of our University, and our mission of service.

Job Duties:

Working with the Football Operations staff and reporting to the Head Football Coach, the individual serving in this position is responsible for, but not limited to, the following duties:

• Responsible to mentor and assist student-athletes transition into the college environment while ensuring player development needs are addressed and met.
• Serve as liaison between student-athletes and internal or external departments and agencies as it relates to player development. This includes career development/employment opportunities.
• Supports the student-athletes with housing, dining, and academics.
• Coordinate personal development and coordinates community service initiatives.
• Mentor student-athletes with educational support, training and knowledge to manage their personal finances and improve financial decision making
• Identifies and monitors at-risk student-athletes.
• Serves as point of contact for student-athletes to disclose personal issues and/or concerns. Refers student to appropriate university department or external agency to ensure proper support and/or counseling opportunity is provided.
• Coordinate all aspects of NFL Pro Day
• Coordinate registration of Pro Sport agents and education to student-athletes.
• Assists in the coordination of ECU football clinics. (e.g. High School coaches clinic)
• Liaison with Pirate Club for football related letterwinner reunions and activities.
• Perform duties with professional conduct representing the university and athletics department and provide leadership cultivating an environment of compliance, performance excellence, respect, and student-athlete well-being.
• Comply with all applicable laws, policies, by-laws, regulations, procedures and guidelines of North Carolina, University of North Carolina system, East Carolina University, the Department of Athletics, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), and all applicable conferences or associations.
• Build quality relationships and work collaboratively and professionally with athletics, Pirate Club, and University staff, students, and all constituents and stakeholders.
• Nights, weekends, holidays, extended hours, and travel are required in the performance of duties.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Head Football Coach.

Minimum Education/Experience:

Minimum qualifications include a bachelors degree from an appropriately accredited institution and previous football experience coaching, playing, or working in athletic administration at the high school, college or professional level.

Qualifying degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions and conferred by the time of hire.

License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation:

None

Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education:

None

Special Instructions to Applicant:

Candidates must also submit a cover letter, a curriculum vitae/resume, and a list of three references, including contact information, online.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Official transcript required within 30 days of employment.

Additional Instructions to Applicant:

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable.

Job Close Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Initial Screening Begins: 02/12/2026

To apply, visit https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/91376