Sports Program Associate, Football Recruiting, Athletics

Current UC employees must apply internally via Success Factors

You are invited to submit an application to be considered for one of multiple vacancies of the same position.

The University of Cincinnati Department of Athletics competes at the highest level of intercollegiate athletics with the vision to reach Next Level Success for all 18 varsity teams and more than 450 student‑athletes. The Bearcats have a proud athletics history, winning eight national championships and 118 conference titles. The Cincinnati men's basketball team is among the 15 winningest programs all‑time, while the football team became the first non‑Power Five program to compete in the College Football Playoff in 2021.

Olympic gold medalist volleyball player Jordan Thompson, NBA Hall of Famer Oscar Robertson and Major League Baseball legend Sandy Koufax are among the several luminaries who have competed as Bearcats. In 2023, the Bearcats entered a new era as a Power Four School when they officially joined the Big 12 Conference, positioning Cincinnati among the nation's premier athletics programs. Off the field, UC student‑athletes continue to find success, as well, collectively posting a school‑record 3.52 GPA in the spring of 2025.

Under the leadership of Director of Athletics John Cunningham, and supported by more than 150 full‑time staff members, UC Athletics' mission is to connect our community, enhance our university and impact the lives of student‑athletes as they prepare to change the world on and off the field. For more information visit

The University of Cincinnati Department of Athletics seeks applications to fill two Sport Program Associate vacancies in the Football program, Recruiting Operations. These are full‑time positions with a comprehensive benefits package.

The successful candidates will be appointed to the role of Director of Scouting or Director of Recruiting Strategy depending on their experience and qualifications. The Director of Scouting will lead the identification and evaluation efforts of high school players. The Director of Recruiting Strategy will oversee and execute the strategy for all recruiting communication.

The position requires some evening and weekend hours and travel with the team.

• Responsible for all aspects of any of the following functions within a sport program:
• Recruiting Associates (supports recruiting activities through scouting, planning and coordination of official visits)
• Identify program needs and implement program improvements.
• Collaborate with staff to perform administrative tasks in line with program and departmental goals. Serve as ambassador of the program and look for opportunities to connect the program to the community and business partners.
• May be required to drive a university vehicle and/or student‑athletes.
• May provide direct and/or indirect supervision to exempt and non‑exempt staff (i.e., hiring/firing, performance evaluations, disciplinary action, approve time off, etc.).
• Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Four (4) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement.

• Must be able to pass and maintain NCAA recruiting certification if required by sport program.
• Valid driver’s license.

Previous experience as a coach or collegiate player or work in an athletic department setting.

Interested and qualified applicants must apply online and include a cover letter of interest and a current CV/Resume. All certifications and other documentation can be uploaded using the Additional Documents section in the application.

• Sitting - Continuously
• Repetitive hand motion (such as typing) - Often
• Hearing, listening - Often
• Talking - Often
• Standing - Seldom
• Walking - Seldom
• Outdoor Environment:
  Employees work outdoors and may not be protected from weather conditions.
• Noise:
  There is sufficient noise to cause you to shout in order to be heard above the noise level.