The Director of Player Development will coordinate personal development initiatives and community service activities, (ie, connect student-athletes with internships for training, work experience and practical skills in preparation for meaningful employment, work with past letterman and corporations to encourage players to be civically engaged in the community, conduct life skills seminars, financial education, work with the Assistant Athletic Director of ASCDU (Academic Support and Career Development Unit) with educational workshops); assist with the transition into the collegiate environment; introduce and monitor T.E.A.M. (Trust, Enthusiasm, Accountability and Mental Toughness); serve as the liaison between student-athletes and internal/external departments/agencies as it relates to player development; refer student to appropriate university departments or external agency and ensure proper support is given; assist the Director of Operations and the Assistant Director of Operations with events for former athletes in conjunction with alumni relations; and other duties as assigned.
Bachelor's degree and a minimum of three years of previous life skills management, leadership and/or mentoring experience required. Applicant should be knowledgeable about the needs of student-athletes to succeed in a highly academic environment. Master's degree in education, counseling or related field is preferred. A minimum of three years of previous life skills management, leadership and/or mentoring experience preferably with student-athlete development. Knowledge of NCAA and Big Ten Conference eligibility rules is preferred. Preference given to candidates familiar with the collegiate football environment.
To Apply: Submit applications electronically at https://ejobs.umd.edu. Search for Position Number: 117102. For best consideration applications should include (1) cover letter, (2) resume, and (3) names and addresses of at least three references.
For best consideration please apply by June 7, 2015
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
