The department of Athletics at West Virginia University is currently accepting applications for a Director of Player Relations for WVU Football.

About the Opportunity

The Director of Player Relations will engage with football student-athletes on a daily basis, supporting their development both on and off the field. This position will communicate with the head coach daily and ensure that we are constantly operating in a manner to build a positive culture. In addition, the Director of Player Relations will work closely with coaches, staff, and external constituents, all in an effort to maximize the student-athlete experience.

We strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU offers generous benefits, including:

• 13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)
• 24 annual leave (vacation) days per year
• 18 sick days per year, and the flexibility to use that time to care for immediate family members
• WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits
• 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks. Looking for more retirement benefits information? Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQ’s.
• Wellness programs

What You'll Do

• Enforce program’s culture by having a daily presence at study hall, mandatory meals, weight room, training room, and other student-athlete events and activities.
• Daily communication with Head Football Coach on pulse of team and assist with the organization of Head Football Coach and player meetings.
• Assist Head Football Coach with: Leadership Council, Player discipline (log disciplinary infractions), Player counseling meetings, Educational meetings / materials for student-athletes.
• Responsible for all roll calls, including but not limited to team meetings and meals.
• Manage offseason accountability teams.
• Support operations of the 5th Quarter program, including expert educational programming for the five pillars, including: Character Development, Leadership Development, Real Life, Social Responsibility, and Career Development.
• Organize locker room assignments and team meeting room layout.
• Ensure player attendance at select events, including position dinners at Head Coach’s house.
• Assist GA’s and administrators as mentors to at-risk student-athletes.
• Execute onboarding for transfer student-athletes.
• Manage all player housing and coordinate bed check for home and away games.
• Coordinate mental health education program for student-athletes.
• Direct and execute all player drug testing with Head Athletic Trainer.
• Liaison to sport psychologist, counseling center, campus/city law enforcement, student conduct, student life, drug and alcohol assistance, student-athlete development, campus recreation, housing, admissions, and other student-centered areas/programs.
• Liaison for financial aid and stipend checks.
• Lead Big Brother program.
• Manage player vehicle registration/license/insurance/gun registration.
• Update Teamworks/Arms to ensure most up-to-date and accurate information.
• Report directly to the Assistant Athletic Director of Football Operations; work closely with coaches and athletic administrative staff and with all others involved with carrying out the philosophy and objectives of the intercollegiate athletic program.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned by the Head Football Coach and the Assistant Athletic Director of Football Operations.

• Bachelor's degree.
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience in college athletics as a player, coach, or staff member or a related field.
• Maintain high standard of ethics and integrity related to intercollegiate athletics.
• Demonstrated knowledge of NCAA Division I intercollegiate athletics.
• Demonstrated knowledge of NCAA and conference guidelines, policies, rules and regulations with the ability to interpret, apply, enforce and explain such policies and rules.
• Successfully complete NCAA certification exam annually.
• Maintain knowledge of state and University policies and procedures.
• Exhibit strong creative, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of correct English, grammar, spelling, punctuation and sentence structure.
• Demonstrated ability in public speaking skills.
• Demonstrated ability to function professionally under high stress and confrontational circumstances.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks for extended period of time.
• Demonstrated ability to independently plan and organize work.
• Proactive attitude towards work and assignments.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain and develop personal contacts with outside groups, i.e. student-athletes, professional representatives, fans, media, donors, University community.
• Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Demonstrated knowledge of record keeping and adherence to schedule. Ability to stay abreast of information impacting the affected area.
• Demonstrated ability to organize and motivate groups and individuals.
• Ability to maintain proper unit attendance and punctuality standards, work extended hours including nights and weekends (often with extensive walking and standing).
• Demonstrated skills in management of an intercollegiate football program.
• Demonstrated knowledge of effected areas of involvement.
• Demonstrated ability to manage personnel.
• Ability to make administrative / procedural decisions and judgments.

At West Virginia University, we leverage our talents and resources to create a better future for our state and the world. As West Virginia's land-grant university, WVU has three campuses that touch each corner of the state. The WVU System includes 518 buildings on 15,880 acres, Extension Service offices in all 55 counties, ten experimental farms and four forests.

From the groundbreaking R1 research of our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs of WVU Potomac State in Keyser to the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley — the contributions of WVU employees directly impact the 1.8 million people of West Virginia every day, no matter their role or position.

Service, curiosity, respect, accountability, and appreciation are the core values that unite Mountaineers, inspiring one another to work tirelessly and support others as they seek to reach new heights. After all, when you're a Mountaineer, impossible is just another mountain to climb.

To learn more about West Virginia University, visit go.wvu.edu. View current career opportunities at careers.wvu.edu.

West Virginia University is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer and is the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity. The University values diversity among its faculty, staff, and students, and invites applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, nationality, genetics, disability, or Veteran status.