Special Teams Analyst

Special Teams Analyst

Athletics Administration - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26000151)

The University of Pittsburgh is seeking a Special Teams Analyst to support the needs of a highly competitive Division I Football program. Duties include, but are not limited to, providing support to coaching staff in all phases of Football with an emphasis on Special Teams. Assisting the coaching staff with analyzing opponent information. Preparing game-day reports for game planning and execution. Analyzing information to effectively evaluate tendencies, strengths, and weaknesses. Providing gameday support as permitted by University, NCAA, and ACC policy. Providing recruiting assistance with both official and unofficial campus visits. Assisting in the development of current student-athletes both on and off the field. Other duties as assigned.

Job Summary

Assists the Head Coach with all aspects of a sports program. Recruits athletes, mentors athletes, fosters athletic, emotional, and academic group of student athletes. Oversees sports equipment, practice plans and schedules, skill development, designs coaching strategies. Oversees public and media relations. Coordinates team travel and schedule. Adheres to all rules and regulations.

Essential Functions

Provide support to coaching staff in all phases of Football, with an emphasis on Special Teams. Assist the coaching staff with analyzing opponent information. Assist in the planning and participate in all practice sessions. Prepare game-day reports for game planning and execution. Analyze information to effectively evaluate tendencies, strengths, and weaknesses. Provide gameday support as permitted by University, NCAA, and ACC policy. Provide recruiting assistance with both official and unofficial campus visits. Assist in development of current student-athletes both on and off the field. Other duties as assigned by Head Coach or others.

Physical Effort

Extensive travel via car, air, and bus. Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time at games, practice, and in an office. May have to lift or transport equipment up to 50 pounds.

Assignment Category: Full-time regular

Job Classification: Staff.Coach.Assistant II

Campus: Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required: 2

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience: Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.

Additional details about Required Licensure/Certification: An equivalent combination of work experience and high-level playing experience may be substituted at the discretion of the University.

Work Schedule: Varies

Work Arrangement: On-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab.

Hiring Range: TBD Based Upon Qualifications

Relocation_Offered: Yes

Visa Sponsorship Provided: No

Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances: The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance.

Required Documents: Resume, Cover Letter

Optional Documents: Not Applicable




Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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