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Director - Scouting Football

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Work Type: Administrative
Location: Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Categories: Athletics and Coaching

Job Title

Director - Scouting Football

Department

Athletic Director

Salary

Commensurate with experience

Job Summary/Basic Function

The Director of Scouting will assist the Head Football Coach in developing a quality NCAA Division I A Football program that is competitive on the field and in the classroom. The Director will serve as a key member of the football operations staff by overseeing the football program's scouting and talent evaluation operations, which are essential to the program's long-term success. This position will work closely with coaching staff and recruiting personnel to build and maintain relationships with JUCO and high school coaches nationwide to ensure that we efficiently evaluate prospective student-athletes, monitor the transfer portal, and adapt to ever-changing rosters while maximizing recruiting opportunities within NCAA regulations. The Director will serve as the NFL liaison to scouts. As directed by the Head Coach, this individual will focus on achieving excellence in all phases of our football program, cultivating a positive learning environment, while managing their daily function with character, integrity, and pride, working to fulfill their professional obligation to the best of their ability. The Director must accept the responsibility of being creative and relentless in pursuit of efficiency in the task at hand or duties required.

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree required. Master's Degree preferred.

Required Related Experience

Two years of high school, college, and/or professional scouting and recruiting experience required.

Desirable Related Experience

Four years of high school, college, and/or professional scouting and recruiting experience preferred.

Documents Needed to Apply

Resume Required

MTSU offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following:

Sick Leave
Vacation Leave for Administrative/Classified Staff/12-month Faculty
13 paid University holidays
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
Retirement plans
Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans
Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents

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Application Review Date: April 16, 2026; for optimal consideration, please apply before March 11, 2026

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Director - Scouting Football	Murfreesboro, Tennessee	04/16/2026
The Director of Scouting will assist the Head Football Coach in developing a quality NCAA Division I A Football program that is competitive on the field and in the classroom. The Director will serve as a key member of the football operations staff by overseeing the football program's scouting and talent evaluation operations, which are essential to the program's long-term success. This position will work closely with coaching staff and recruiting personnel to build and maintain relationships with JUCO and high school coaches nationwide to ensure that we efficiently evaluate prospective student-athletes, monitor the transfer portal, and adapt to ever-changing rosters while maximizing recruiting opportunities within NCAA regulations. The Director will serve as the NFL liaison to scouts. As directed by the Head Coach, this individual will focus on achieving excellence in all phases of our football program, cultivating a positive learning environment, while managing their daily function with character, integrity, and pride, working to fulfill their professional obligation to the best of their ability. The Director must accept the responsibility of being creative and relentless in pursuit of efficiency in the task at hand or duties required.

Position	Location	Advertisement Closes
Director - Scouting Football	Murfreesboro, Tennessee	04/16/2026
The Director of Scouting will assist the Head Football Coach in developing a quality NCAA Division I A Football program that is competitive on the field and in the classroom. The Director will serve as a key member of the football operations staff by overseeing the football program's scouting and talent evaluation operations, which are essential to the program's long-term success. This position will work closely with coaching staff and recruiting personnel to build and maintain relationships with JUCO and high school coaches nationwide to ensure that we efficiently evaluate prospective student-athletes, monitor the transfer portal, and adapt to ever-changing rosters while maximizing recruiting opportunities within NCAA regulations. The Director will serve as the NFL liaison to scouts. As directed by the Head Coach, this individual will focus on achieving excellence in all phases of our football program, cultivating a positive learning environment, while managing their daily function with character, integrity, and pride, working to fulfill their professional obligation to the best of their ability. The Director must accept the responsibility of being creative and relentless in pursuit of efficiency in the task at hand or duties required.