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Posted: 26-Dec-24

Location: Mobile, Alabama

Type: Full-time

Categories:

Coaching Coaching - Football

Sector:

Collegiate Sports

Required Education:

4 Year Degree Position Summary

The Football General Manager (GM) is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the player personal and recruiting department, including talent identification, recruiting action plan, staff management, budgeting, and strategic planning for roster management and player acquisition. The GM will report directly to the head football coach and work in conjunction with director of football operations and other stakeholders to ensure the program's success on and off the field.

Required Qualifications:

•Bachelor's degree from an accredited 4-year institution

Preferred Education/Experience

•Master's degree

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities • Previous experience in college athletics, preferably in a management or operational role.

• Strong understanding of NCAA regulations and compliance issues.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities Recruitment and Player Development:

• Develop and implement recruitment strategies to attract top high-school and transfer athletes.

• Collaborate with coaching staff to assess player talent and potential.

• Manage player development programs, including academic support and life skills training.

Staff Management:

• Recruit, hire, and evaluate coaching and support staff.

• Foster a positive and collaborative work environment.

• Conduct regular performance reviews and provide professional development opportunities.

Strategic Planning:

• Develop short- and long-term goals for the football program.

• Analyze performance metrics and make data-driven decisions to enhance team success.

• Collaborate with the athletic director to align the football program with the overall athletic department strategy.

Review of applications will begin immediately, and remain open until filled. This position is subject to a pre-employment background check. The background and criminal check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. Applications with cover letter, resume, and three professional references can be accepted via email to assistantfootball01@southalabama.edu.

The University of South Alabama is an EO/AA employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression), religion, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.

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