Football Relations Director

Job Title
Football Relations Director

Requisition Number
RE52665

Working Title

Department Name
12B00:Mens Sports

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Grade Level
45

Salary Range
$47,278-78,000/year

Type of Position
Staff

Position Time Status
Full-Time

Required Education

BS

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Required Related Experience

1 yr

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

To be able to lift, push, pull objects up to 50 lbs.

Shift

Days, Evenings, and Weekends.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Kentucky Football Chief of Staff, the Director of Player Development will assist with the administration of the University of Kentucky Football program. This position will be expected to prepare the student-athletes for personal, academic, and professional success while adhering to all university, department, SEC, and NCAA regulations. Duties include but are not limited to: creating and implementing individual development plans to ensure student-athlete alignment to achieve career goals.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply
12/29/2025

Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.