Football Analyst - Football

Description

The department of Athletics at West Virginia University is currently accepting applications for a Football Analyst.

About the Opportunity

This position will analyze game film for in-depth statistical analysis and opponent scheme/personnel utilization to help formulate game plans and assist the coaching staff with game preparation.

We strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU offers generous benefits, including:

• 37.5-hour work week
• 13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)
• 24 annual leave (vacation) days per year or more based on years of service (employee leave)
• 18 sick days per year (for when you're ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family's, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof)
• WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits
• 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks. Looking for more retirement benefits information? Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQ's.
• Wellness programs

What You'll Do

• Prepare accurate and timely scouting reports on opponents detailing opponent's strategies and personnel as assigned by the coaching staff.
• Chart/track statistics during practice and competition, calculating efficiency levels and situational proficiency.
• Work directly with partnered analytics companies to identify trends in the college football landscape and find the best ways to utilize the information to improve team efficiency.
• Maintain data charts on game day that pertain to decision making regarding field position, time out usage, etc.
• Assist the Head Football Coach and coaching staff with on-campus recruiting operations, including preparation of recruiting correspondence, transportation, and complimentary admissions.
• Manage defensive student coaches, temporary, and part-time quality control staff.
• Contribute to the personal development of student-athletes by providing opportunities and support for student-athletes to learn and grow outside the classroom and off the field; strive to enrich the college experience and to develop leadership skills by focusing on personal growth, community outreach and career development.
• Participate in any football related events, internally or externally, if requested.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned by the Defensive Coordinator or coaching staff.
• Report directly to the Defensive Coordinator; must also work closely with all others involved with carrying out the philosophy and objectives of the intercollegiate athletic program.
• Maintain knowledge of and comply with all rules, regulations, policies and guidelines of West Virginia University, the Big 12 Conference and the NCAA; must adhere to NCAA Bylaw 11.1 Conduct of Athletic Personnel. Failure to adhere to these policies will result in appropriate disciplinary action including possible suspension and termination.
• Exhibit a level of expertise in their professional fields; must also treat the academic requirements necessary for progress toward a degree as a matter of the highest priority for the student-athletes in their charge and must actively encourage them to succeed academically and graduate.
• Represent the University on the highest professional level with dignity, integrity, and strength of character and will exhibit ethical behavior; must respect the rights and dignity of individuals with sensitivity to problems that may arise from racial and ethnical differences.
• Demonstrate a cooperative attitude towards the news media and external consistencies in order to promote the football program.
• Demonstrate a cooperative attitude towards all sports within the intercollegiate athletic program.
• Possess the ability to adapt to any situation, make decisions and work independently; position must have the ability to build and maintain relationships with student-athletes, coaches, staff members and…