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Manager, Football Prospect Relations at University of Kentucky – Lexington, Kentucky

University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky, 40502, United States
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University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Posting Details
Posting Details
Job TitleManager, Football Prospect Relations
Requisition NumberRE53509
Working Title
Department Name12B00:Mens Sports
Work LocationLexington, KY
Grade Level50
Salary Range$81,640-138,798/year
Type of PositionStaff
Position Time Status Full-Time
Required Education
BA
Click here for more information about equivalencies:https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
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
Requires flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and travel during recruiting cycles and football season
Job Summary
Provides leadership and coordination for football program relations and communications with prospective student-athletes, transfer portal prospects, and their guardians/families. Oversees recruiting visit experiences, supports recruiting operations, and manages communication flow between coaching staff, recruiting personnel, and prospects. Assists in educating prospects on NIL opportunities and institutional resources while ensuring all recruiting communications and visit activities comply with NCAA, SEC, and institutional policies.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience
Experience within Division I Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) athletics
Experience coordinating recruiting visits and prospect engagement initiatives.
Familiarity with NIL frameworks and transfer portal processes.
Experience with recruiting databases and communication platforms

Deadline to Apply03/13/2026
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.


Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * How many years of experience do you have recruiting collegiate athletes at the national level?
    • None
    • More than 0, up through 1 year
    • More than 1 year, up through 3 years
    • More than 3 years, up through 5 years
    • More than 5 years
  2. * As part of the Southeastern Conference, candidates considered for staff or coaching positions within UK Athletics are required to disclose any unethical conduct. Please answer the below questions regarding your prior collegiate employment. Have you ever been charged with a violation of NCAA 10.1 Unethical Conduct by the NCAA or any NCAA member institution?
    • Yes
    • No
  3. * Have you ever been charged with a NCAA Level I, II or III, secondary or major violation or any violations with CSC and/or SEC?
    • Yes
    • No
  4. * Are you currently involved in any pending NCAA, SEC, or CSC investigation, charges and/or violations of NCAA, SEC, or CSC legislation?
    • Yes
    • No
  5. * If you answered yes, to either of the previous three questions, please list all violations in which you’ve been charged or were involved. If you answered no to all three of the previous questions please type: N/A

    (Open Ended Question)

  6. * Has the NCAA Committee on Infractions or CSC ever issued you show-cause penalty?
    • Yes
    • No
  7. * *I understand the NCAA legislation regarding Individuals Associated with a Prospect (IAWP) and that an institution is unable to employ such an individual within a two-year period of enrollment of a prospective student-athlete.
    • Yes
    • No
  8. * Please list any football teams that you have been associated with in the past four years (e.g. high school, prep school, AAU, 2-year college).

    (Open Ended Question)

  9. * Please list any current prospective student-athletes you are associated with (e.g. personal trainer, coach, family member, mentor, etc.).

    (Open Ended Question)

  10. * I certify that I am not associated with any prospective student-athlete(s) UK is currently recruiting.
    • Yes
    • No
  11. * I agree to and understand that failure to disclose any NCAA violation or false information regarding my NCAAcompliance history will result in removal of my application for consideration.
    • Yes
    • No

Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
Optional Documents

    Job Location

    Lexington, Kentucky, 40502, United States

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