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Director of Student Athlete Development

Davidson College
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 24 Jun 2026

About the role

This Director of Student Athlete Development position will be responsible for all aspects of the recruiting process allowable by NCAA rules. This includes reviewing all prospect films received and assigned, developing ideas for unofficial visits, and a team clinic that can reach out to high school coaches and prospects.

Job Duties

  • Responsible for assisting all aspects of the conditioning and weight lifting programs.
  • Responsible for assisting all aspects of the Sports Performance programs. 
  • Work across campus with academics, admissions, and international student office.
  • Serve as liaison with the international student's office as well as for their host families.-%-Essential, 
  • Assist with scouting by documenting post game comments for all opponents after every game.-%-Essential 
  • Maintain all communication with Sports Information and Communications 
  • Develop and produce a specific newsletter that engages our alumni and current players. 
  • Coordinate with alumni relations and basketball program for involvement with events such as Reunion Weekend, Homecoming, Hall of Fame weekend, and the Conference tournament. 
  • Coordinate the coach's involvement with development and admissions. 
  • Spearhead the development of clinics, and coordinate staff/player involvement with service activities and public relations opportunities in Davidson and the Charlotte area.-%-Essential
  • Assist in the set up and organization management of all the details and preparation for camp. 
  • Develop creative ideas related to the daily camp schedule and what activities we can add, delete or introduce.-%-Essential 
  • This position will be responsible for all aspects of the recruiting process allowable by NCAA rules. 
  • This includes reviewing all prospect films received and assigned; develop ideas for unofficial visits, a team clinic that can reach out to high school coaches and prospects.-%-Essential

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 1-3 years of experience with a basketball program and coordinating events.

Information about how to submit an application can be found at https://employment.davidson.edu.

Davidson is a highly selective, nationally ranked, residential liberal arts college located in Davidson, North Carolina, near Charlotte. We seek to hire talented faculty and staff who are committed to achieving excellence within an inclusive community where diverse backgrounds and perspectives are valued. 

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