Sr. Director, Athlete Acquisition

Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title

Sr. Director, Athlete Acquisition

Requisition Number

RE53353

Working Title

Senior Director of Recruiting & Events

Department Name

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Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title

Sr. Director, Athlete Acquisition

Requisition Number

RE53353

Working Title

Senior Director of Recruiting & Events

Department Name

12B00:Mens Sports

Work Location

Lexington, KY

Grade Level

00

Salary Range

Type of Position

Staff

Position Time Status

Full-Time

Required Education

BA

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Required Related Experience

4 Years

Required License/Registration/Certification

None.

Physical Requirements

To be able to lift, push, pull 10 lbs.

Shift

Days, Evenings & Weekends.

Job Summary

The Senior Director of Recruiting & Events provides strategic leadership, planning, and execution of all football recruiting experiences and program-hosted events. This position oversees official and unofficial visits, prospect engagement initiatives, recruiting weekends, and high-profile football events while ensuring strict adherence to NCAA, SEC, and University policies.

The Senior Director of Recruiting will also assist in developing and managing budgets while monitoring expenditures to ensure financial responsibility. The position will be responsible for maintaining records of visit participation and ability to track conversion metrics from visits to commitments, and provide analytical reports to coaching staff.

The Senior Director of Recruiting will recruit, train and supervise students hosts and player ambassadors ensuring an innovative and exceptional recruiting experience for future prospects.

The role enhances the program’s recruiting success by delivering an elite, compliant, and highly organized experience for prospects and their families.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Experience in Division I recruiting operations, event management and player personnel. Experience managing high level events and logistics.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

Yes

Preferred Education/Experience

Master’s Degree.

Deadline to Apply

03/02/2026

Our University Community

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The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How many years of experience do you have working with a NCAA Division I Football program in Recruiting and/or Operations?

   • None
   • More than 0, up through 1 year
   • More than 1 year, up through 3 years
   • More than 3 years, up through 5 years
   • More than 5 years

2. * How many years of experience do you have recruiting collegiate athletes at the national level?

   • None
   • More than 0, up through 1 year
   • More than 1 year, up through 3 years
   • More than 3 years, up through 5 years
   • More than 5 years

3. * As part of the Southeastern Conference, candidates considered for staff or coaching positions within UK Athletics are required to disclose any unethical conduct. Please answer the below questions regarding your prior collegiate employment. Have you ever been charged with a violation of NCAA 10.1 Unethical Conduct by the NCAA or any NCAA member institution?

   • Yes
   • No

4. * Have you ever been charged with a NCAA Level I, II or III, secondary or major violation or any violations with CSC and/or SEC?

   • Yes
   • No

5. * Are you currently involved in any pending NCAA, CSC, or SEC investigation, charges and/or violations of NCAA, CSC or SEC legislation?

   • Yes
   • No

6. * If you answered yes, to either of the previous three questions, please list all violations in which you’ve been charged or were involved. If you answered no to both of the previous questions please type: N/A

(Open Ended Question)

1. * Has the NCAA Committee on Infractions or CSC ever issued you show-cause penalty?

   • Yes
   • No

2. * I agree to and understand that failure to disclose any NCAA violation or false information regarding my NCAA compliance history will result in removal of my application for consideration.

   • Yes
   • No

3. * *I understand the NCAA legislation regarding Individuals Associated with a Prospect (IAWP) and that an institution is unable to employ such an individual within a two-year period of enrollment of a prospective student-athlete.

   • Yes
   • No

4. * Please list any football teams that you have been associated with in the past four years (e.g. high school, prep school, AAU, 2-year college).

(Open Ended Question)

1. * Please list any current prospective student-athletes you are associated with (e.g. personal trainer, coach, family member, mentor, etc.).

(Open Ended Question)

1. * I certify that I am not associated with any prospective student-athlete(s) UK is currently recruiting.
   • Yes
   • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume

Optional Documents

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