Recruiting Coordinator Wide Receiver Coach

Chicago State University (CSU), is the oldest public university in the Chicago metropolitan area. Chicago State University is Illinois' only four-year U.S. Department of Education-designated Predominantly Black Institution (PBI). CSU serves over 1,500 undergraduate students and nearly 900 graduate students. The university is a nationally accredited university with five colleges in Arts and Sciences, Business, Education, Health Sciences and Pharmacy and proudly supports a diverse and non-traditional student population that hails from 28 countries and 36 states.

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Chicago State University is seeking a dynamic and dedicated individual to serve as the Recruiting Coordinator / Wide Receiver Coach for its FCS Football Program. This dual-role position will play a key part in the success of our newly launched football team, contributing both to the recruitment of top-tier student-athletes and the development of our wide receiver unit on and off the field.

Job Description

Recruiting Coordinator Duties:

• Lead and manage all aspects of the football recruiting strategy, operations, and calendar.
• Develop and maintain a national recruiting footprint to attract Division I-level talent.
• Coordinate communication with prospective student-athletes, families, high school coaches, and recruiting services.
• Organize and manage official and unofficial visits, recruiting events, and campus tours.
• Maintain recruiting databases and ensure compliance with NCAA rules and university policies.
• Collaborate with coaching staff to evaluate talent and build annual recruiting boards.
• Oversee digital recruiting strategies, including social media and video content.

Wide Receiver Coach Duties:

• Coach and develop the wide receiver position group in alignment with the team's offensive philosophy.
• Plan and execute individual and group drills during practices and workouts.
• Analyze film and provide individual feedback to players for skill improvement.
• Assist in game planning and opponent scouting, particularly in areas related to the passing game.
• Contribute to offensive play-calling and in-game adjustments as needed.

Support academic development and mentorship of student-athletes
Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 2 years of coaching experience, preferably at the collegiate level.
• Demonstrated experience in recruiting and talent evaluation.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of NCAA rules and recruiting regulations.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and travel as required.

Additional Applicant Information Physical Requirement/ Demands

• Demonstrated ability to clearly communicate verbally, read, write, see, and hear to perform essential functions.
• Frequent bending, reaching, lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 30 pounds.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Prolonged standing at athletic contests and events.

Work Environment

• Indoor and outdoor working environment in all weather conditions.
• Non-traditional hours will be required
• Travel to designated away events required