Director of Recruiting

The Naval Academy Athletic Association (NAAA), founded in 1891, is a nonprofit organization whose objective is to "promote, influence, and assist in financing the varsity athletic programs of the midshipmen of the United States Naval Academy" in accordance with the policy of the Superintendent of the Academy. Through an intercollegiate athletics program that is one of the largest in the country, every midshipman is afforded the opportunity to compete in athletics at the Division I level. The emphasis on physical fitness is borne out in the first line of the mission of the U.S. Naval Academy: To develop midshipmen morally, mentally and physically.

Summary

This position operates under the direction of the Executive Director of Football Recruiting & Analytics and is responsible for executing the program’s recruiting strategy and managing all day-to-day recruiting operations.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Assists with training and directing the work of student interns.

• Collaborate with coaching staff, recruiting personnel, and compliance staff to ensure all recruiting activities adhere to NCAA and institutional policies

• Execute recruiting strategy set by the Executive Director of Football Recruiting & Analytics

• Assists with all player personnel and recruiting operations

• Manage recruiting database and prospect tracking

The Naval Academy Athletic Association (NAAA), founded in 1891, is a nonprofit organization whose objective is to "promote, influence, and assist in financing the varsity athletic programs of the midshipmen of the United States Naval Academy" in accordance with the policy of the Superintendent of the Academy. Through an intercollegiate athletics program that is one of the largest in the country, every midshipman is afforded the opportunity to compete in athletics at the Division I level. The emphasis on physical fitness is borne out in the first line of the mission of the U.S. Naval Academy: To develop midshipmen morally, mentally and physically.

Summary

This position operates under the direction of the Executive Director of Football Recruiting & Analytics and is responsible for executing the program’s recruiting strategy and managing all day-to-day recruiting operations.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Assists with training and directing the work of student interns.

• Collaborate with coaching staff, recruiting personnel, and compliance staff to ensure all recruiting activities adhere to NCAA and institutional policies

• Execute recruiting strategy set by the Executive Director of Football Recruiting & Analytics

• Assists with all player personnel and recruiting operations

• Manage recruiting database and prospect tracking

• Maintain recruiting boards under GM direction

• Assist GM in identifying positional needs and priorities

• Develop recruiting plans for NCAA calendar periods

• Ensure compliance with NCAA rules

• Collaborate with coaching staff and personnel department

• Serves as a staff member of a National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) - sanctioned athletics program, and understands that NCAA rules and regulations must be followed and strictly adhered to.  Maintains an understanding and awareness of applicable NCAA rules via annual compliance briefs to staff, the NCAA Manual, copies of which are maintained in the Compliance Office, regular compliance item e-mails generated by the Compliance Office, and the NCAA official website (ncaapublications.com – Div I Manual).  Immediately notifies the Compliance Office if a potential violation of NCAA rules is observed.  Understands that non-compliance with NCAA rules and regulations may be grounds for termination of employment.

• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Experience, Education, & Certification(s)

• Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Additional Eligibility Requirements

• Must be eligible to work in the United States of America, without sponsorship.

• Must be eligible to work on a military installation, including a willingness to submit to a background screen.

• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

• This is an in-person position. 

Work Conditions/Physical Requirements

• Should be able to lift at least 45 pounds

• Should be able to stand for long periods of time

• Will be asked to work in inclement weather including rain and extreme temperatures

• Will be asked to work irregular hours, including nights and weekends

• Sitting for extended periods (typically 6–8 hours per day)

• Hand and finger dexterity (e.g., typing, using a mouse, handling paperwork)

• Repetitive hand and wrist movements (e.g., keyboarding, data entry)

• Visual acuity (e.g., reading screens, documents)

• Hearing ability (e.g., participating in phone calls, video conferences)

• Basic upper body movement (e.g., reaching for office supplies, opening drawers)

• Occasional bending or twisting (e.g., picking up items, adjusting seating)

• Cognitive focus and mental stamina (e.g., prolonged concentration on tasks)

Travel

• There may be occasional overnight and weekend travel.

The NAAA Featured Benefits

• Medical 

• Dental

• Vision

• 403(b) retirement plan 

• Paid holidays

• Paid accrued vacation and sick days

• NAAA paid life/AD&D insurance

Pay Range

$80,000 - $125,000

Application Process

• Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and 3 professional references 

• Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Disclaimer Statement

This position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

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