Football Operations Assistant

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Overview

Works closely with the Chief of staff to coordinate tasks for the Yale football operations. You will play a crucial role in helping our football program run smoothly and efficiently. We are seeking a highly organized and passionate individual to join our team and support our coaches and players. Your expertise and attention to detail will be key in ensuring our team's success on and off the field. If you have a love for football and a desire to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, then we want you on our team. Join us and be a part of the Bulldog family.
Required Skills and Abilities

As the Football Operations Assistant, you will be responsible for assisting coaches and players with various tasks and responsibilities, helping with game preparations, organizing practice schedules, managing supplies, and providing support during practices and games. Tasks include. but not limited to, film set-up, stocking nutrition center, creating meal schedules, contact with hotels regarding meals, liaison with team parent group.

Preferred Skills and Abilities

Excellent communication and organization skills.

Passion for Football.

Principal Responsibilities

1. Oversees a team sport within the parameters of the structure and regulations of the Ivy League, other athletic leagues for the particular sport, Club Sports policies and procedures, and the University. 2. Formulates and sets policies governing the strategies of play and conditioning of athletes and ensures such goals are known to the team members. 3. Trains and conditions the athletes; monitors the mental and physical condition of athletes and changes training methods, if warranted. Independently determines and shapes the strategy, technical aspects, and game preparation; teaches team concepts. 4. Assists with such areas fund-raising; performance of athletes; contest management; travel plans; budgetary concerns, and other administrative details required to carry out contests or practices. 5. Oversees and directs activities of Assistant Coach, trainer, team officers, as applicable and within established guidelines. 6. Promotes a positive image of the sports program at the University, for alumni, and on a regional, national, and international level. 7. Mentors student administrators to develop as better team leaders. 8. Develops a short- and long-term vision to develop and strengthen the team, on and off the field. 9. Other responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, serving as an officer/liaison to the board overseeing the applicable league. 10. May perform other duties as assigned. Required Education and Experience High School Diploma Required License(s) or Certification(s) Professional certification in water safety, advanced life-saving, firearms, health services, first aid, CPR or other areas may be required for specific sports. Successful background check and three character references.

Job Posting Date

06/16/2026

Job Category

Professional

Bargaining Unit

NON

Compensation Grade

Athletics

Compensation Grade Profile

Salary Range

0.00 - 0.00

Time Type

Part time

Duration Type

Temporary / Casual (Fixed Term)

Work Model

On-site

Background Check Requirements

All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.

Health Requirements

Certain positions have associated health requirements based on specific job responsibilities. These may include vaccinations, tests, or examinations, as required by law, regulation, or university policy.

Posting Disclaimer

Salary offers are determined by a candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education in relation to the position requirements, along with the role’s grade profile and current internal and external market conditions.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through  their hiring department.

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