Director - Special Teams

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Clemson is calling… are you ready to answer the call? One of the most productive public research universities in the nation, Clemson University attracts and powerfully unites students, faculty and staff whose greatest desire is to make a difference in the lives of others. Clemson has recently been named a top 25 public college in the country by the Wall Street Journal, a top South Carolina employer by Forbes and a Military Friendly Employer for five years running.

Through our research, outreach and entrepreneurial projects, Clemson University and its employees are driving economic development and improving quality of life in South Carolina and beyond.

Clemson University Athletics is looking for a Director - Special Teams to fulfill the following duties:

• In coordination with the coaching staff, this position is responsible for oversight and execution of special teams operations, including game planning, practice planning, and personnel evaluation in recruiting, for identifying prospects and assisting/supporting recruiting operations, including official and unofficial visits; and for mentoring and monitoring the specialist position group.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

45% - Essential - Evaluation and Operations: With coaching staff, responsible for development and coordination of special teams game planning; correction and updates to playbooks; management of statistics, goals, and grade sheets; self‑scouting and opponent scouting, including charting and timing of opponents; coordination of special teams meetings and practice plans and schedules; monitoring and charting of game and practice reps.

30% - Essential - Recruiting: Assist recruiting staff with evaluation and identification of prospects and maintenance of special teams recruiting board; assist recruiting staff with communication with prospects; assist recruiting staff with all campus visits, official and unofficial.

15% - Essential - Player Development: Responsible for mentorship and monitoring of the specialist position group, including academic oversight in coordination with Nieri staff; manage curfew checks and bus roll as needed; personal and career mentorship as needed.

10% - Essential - External Outreach: Coordinate with and assist visiting NFL scouts; assist with all coaches clinics; assist with summer camps, including organizing and managing kicking camp.

Education - Bachelor's Degree

Responsibilities - Firm Job Knowledge:
Firm working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to use in varied situations.

Supervisory Responsibilities - Supervises Work of Others:
Supervises work of others and may offer recommendations for hiring, termination and pay adjustments but does not have responsibility for making these decisions.

Budgetary Responsibilities - No Budget Responsibilities:
No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.

• 15% - Stand for prolonged period
• 20% - Sit (stationary position) for prolonged period
• 40% - Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself

• 15% - Exposure to heat or cold
• 10% - Overnight Travel

Standard

Hours:

37.5 Hours / Week

Salary is dependent upon several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's previous experience, knowledge, skills and performance in accordance with Clemson's compensation guidelines.

Normal Operations. Required to follow emergency facility closure directives, and not normally expected work on site during emergency situations.

Clemson, SC

Open Until Filled

MILITARY EQUIVALENCY: Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties.

VETERAN PREFERENCE: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions. State policy for veteran preference states that for qualifying, full‑time permanent positions, a veteran applicant may receive preference if they meet the job's minimum qualifications, were discharged under honorable conditions from the military, and submit their DD‑214 for confidential review by the Office of Human Resources.

To claim Veteran Preference for qualifying positions, email hrjob upon submission of your application.

Clemson University is an EEO/AA employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law including disability and protected veteran status.