About the Department

The University of Cincinnati Department of Athletics competes at the highest level of intercollegiate athletics with the vision to reach Next Level Success for all 18 varsity teams and more than 500 student-athletes. The Bearcats have a proud athletics history, winning eight national championships and 117 conference titles. The Cincinnati men's basketball team is among the 15 winningest programs all-time, while the football team became the first American Athletic Conference program to compete in the College Football Playoff in 2021. Olympic gold medalist volleyball player Jordan Thompson, NBA Hall of Famer Oscar Robertson and Major League Baseball legend Sandy Koufax are among the several luminaries who have competed as Bearcats. 

UC student-athletes collectively posted a 3.4 overall GPA in the spring of 2023, resulting in 11 consecutive semesters of a 3.3 department GPA or higher.
 
Under the leadership of Director of Athletics John Cunningham, and supported by more than 150 full-time staff members, UC Athletics' mission is to connect our community, enhance our University and impact the lives of student-athletes as they prepare to change the world on and off the field. 

For more information visit gobearcats.com.

Job Overview

The University of Cincinnati, Department of Athletics seeks applications for Quality Control Personnel (Sports Program Associate) to work with the Football program. This is a full-time position, salaried, with a comprehensive benefits package. As many as three vacancies may be filled. 

The successful candidate will be expected to assist the program by coordinating and assisting in daily preparation and operations in the Offensive, Defensive or Special Teams room while following University of Cincinnati and departmental policies, NCAA Division I, and Conference bylaws and regulations.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for all aspects of any of the following functions within a sport program: Quality Control (provides support to the Offensive, Defensive, and/or Special Teams coaches through film breakdown, evaluation of student-athletes and play development).
• Identify program needs and implement program improvements.
• Collaborate with staff to perform administrative tasks in line with program and departmental goals. Serve as ambassador of the program and look for opportunities to connect the program to the community and business partners.
• May be required to drive a university vehicle and/or student-athletes.
• May provide direct and/or indirect supervision to exempt and non-exempt staff (i.e., hiring/firing, performance evaluations, disciplinary action, approve time off, etc.).
• Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.

Required Education

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Four (4) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement.

Required Trainings/Certifications

• Must be able to pass and maintain NCAA recruiting certification if required by sport program. 
• Valid driver’s license.

Required Experience

Previous experience as a coach or collegiate player or work in an athletic department setting.

Additional Qualifications Considered

The individual in this position must be able to work nights, weekends and travel with the team.

Application Information

Interested and qualified applicants must apply online and include a cover letter of interest and a current CV/Resume. All certifications and other documentation can be uploaded using the Additional Documents section in the application.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment