Director of Football Operations

🔍Department of Athletics, Physical Education, and Recreation, Stanford, California, United States📁Administration📅Feb 12, 2026 Post Date📅108219 Requisition #

Welcome to Stanford’s Department of Athletics, Physical Education and Recreation ("DAPER"), the premier intercollegiate athletics program in the country. With an unparalleled record of 137 NCAA team championships, we are the proud Home of Champions. Our success isn’t just measured in trophies; it’s reflected in the passion of our nearly 900 student‑athletes competing across 36 intercollegiate varsity teams. It resonates in our unwavering support for the university’s physical education, recreation, and wellness initiatives.

At Stanford, we don’t just embrace excellence; we define it. We don’t just nurture champions; we create them. Our actions are guided by the core tenets of DAPER culture, “The DAPER Way,” which are:
Embrace Scholar Athleticism, Pursue and Revere Excellence, Lead with Courage, and Work Cohesively.

Are you ready to inspire champions? If yes, then this may be the right opportunity for you!

• Serve as the central point of coordination for all football operations, managing team logistics, travel equipment scheduling, training camp setup, housing, and meals.
• Own the master football calendar (team activities, travel, events, compliance deadlines) and ensure smooth communication between coaching, recruiting, player development, and administrative staff.
• Manage all team travel logistics: buses, hotels, meals, rooming lists, equipment transport, and itineraries. Oversee gameday operations and ensure seamless execution home and away.
• Lead planning for training camp and spring football logistics (practice schedules, meeting room assignments, operations support).
• Plan and oversee Stanford Football’s camps — including youth summer camps, specialist camps, and high school recruiting evaluation camps — coordinating logistics, compliance, and on‑field execution in partnership with coaching and recruiting staff.
• Coordinate with the Athletics Department’s facilities, travel, and finance teams for all operational needs.
• Supervise operations staff (Ops assistants, interns, or student staff).
• Identify and drive process improvements across football operations — focus on efficiency, communication, and player/staff experience.

• Bachelor’s degree with 8‑10 years of relevant experience, or combination of education and relevant experience.
• Strong organizer and communicator who thrives on structure and execution.
• Must be detail‑oriented and proactive.
• Must be comfortable managing complex logistics and competing priorities.
• Experience in football operations, travel coordination, or team administration is strongly preferred.

This position, along with all DAPER coaches and staff, is responsible for the integrity of Stanford’s intercollegiate athletics program and for the reputation of Stanford University. This position is responsible for ensuring that his/her/their involvement with Athletics Department activities maintains the integrity of the University’s reputation and does not negatively impact the relationship between the University and its faculty, staff, students and alumni.

Additionally, this position must comply with University policies and procedures, NCAA and ACC rules and regulations.

• Freedom to grow. We offer career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or audit a course. Join a Ted Talk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or global leader speak.
• A caring culture. We provide superb retirement plans, generous time‑off, and family care resources.
• A healthier you. Climb our rock wall, or choose from hundreds of health or fitness classes at our world‑class exercise facilities. We also provide excellent health care benefits.
• Discovery and fun. Stroll through historic sculptures, trails, and museums.
• Enviable resources. Enjoy free commuter programs, ride sharing incentives, discounts and more!

The expected pay range for this position is $162,809 - $180,000 per annum.

Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of the salary or hourly wage the…