What are the responsibilities and job description for the Defensive Analyst position at Syracuse University?
Job #
041602
Department Code
34102-7021
Department
Athletics
Job Title
Defensive Analyst
Location
Syracuse, NY
Pay Range
$60,500 -$75,000
Pay Determination
Pay rates at Syracuse University are based on a combination of factors including, but not limited to, the job responsibilities; the candidate’s education, training, work experience and key competencies; the university’s strategic priorities; internal peer equity; applicable federal, state, local laws, grant funding and contractual requisites; and external market analyses.
Staff Level
00
FLSA Status
Exempt
Hours
Standard University business hours
8:30am – 5:00pm (academic year)
8:00am – 4:30pm (summer)
8:30am – 5:00pm (academic year)
8:00am – 4:30pm (summer)
Hours may vary based on operational needs. Evening and weekend hours will be required.
Job Type
Full-time
Campus
Syracuse, NY
Unionized Position Code
Not Applicable
Job Description
The Defensive Analyst position is responsible for supporting the defensive coaching staff in implementing the staff’s game and practice preparation. This person will have a variety of tasks including but not limited to detailed breakdowns of opponent game film, analytic data breakdowns of opponents, self-scout reports, scouting reports on personnel, scheme, and tendencies.
This person will contribute heavily to the weekly game plan prior to each contest. In addition to these main responsibilities, this position will also support the recruiting department with evaluations, official and unofficial visits, and management of the defensive recruiting board. Other duties and special projects may also be assigned by the Head Football Coach and Defensive Coordinator.
This person will contribute heavily to the weekly game plan prior to each contest. In addition to these main responsibilities, this position will also support the recruiting department with evaluations, official and unofficial visits, and management of the defensive recruiting board. Other duties and special projects may also be assigned by the Head Football Coach and Defensive Coordinator.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Minimum of one year experience in a college football setting.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, XOS, Hudl, and ability to integrate computer information technology systems into all aspects of the department’s affairs is preferred.
Skills and Knowledge
- Demonstrate knowledge of football, skills, tactics and strategies.
- Must be able to complete film breakdowns of opponents and convey related information to coaching staff.
- Knowledge of NCAA rules and a commitment to rules compliance.
- Commitment to the recruitment of quality student-athletes.
- Ability to support gender and diversity commitment of the department.
- Experience in the recruitment of student athletes.
- Ability to multi-task and meet requirements under pressure.
- Willingness to work extended hours.
- Must possess the ability to meet project deadlines and work under time constraint pressures.
- Good organizational, communication and computer skills.
- Strong commitment and ability to work well with student-athletes.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Working knowledge of social media platforms.
Responsibilities
- Support the defensive coaching staff in implementing the staff’s game and practice preparation including but not limited to breakdown of game film, analytic breakdown of opponents, self-scout reports, scouting reports on personnel, scheme, and tendencies.
- Support the recruiting department staff including but not limited to evaluations, official and unofficial visits, management of the defensive recruiting board.
- Assist in all administrative tasks associated with recruiting (domestic and international), NCAA compliance, admissions, and financial aid.
- Provide academic guidance for student athlete success.
- Support the conditioning and training of team members in conjunction with weight/strength coach, athletic trainers, and team physicians.
Physical Requirements
Tools/Equipment
Application Instructions
In addition to completing an online application, please attach a resume and cover letter.
About Syracuse University
Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and nearly 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience.
The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors and 100 minors offered through 13 schools and colleges; nearly 15,000 undergraduates and 5,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit www.syracuse.edu.
The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors and 100 minors offered through 13 schools and colleges; nearly 15,000 undergraduates and 5,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit www.syracuse.edu.
About the Syracuse area
Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal.
EEO Statement
Syracuse University is an equal-opportunity, affirmative-action institution. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law to the extent prohibited by law. This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in University programs, services, and activities.
Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans
Syracuse University has a long history of engaging veterans and the military-connected community through its educational programs, community outreach, and employment programs. After World War II, Syracuse University welcomed more than 10,000 returning veterans to our campus, and those veterans literally transformed Syracuse University into the national research institution it is today. The University’s contemporary commitment to veterans builds on this historical legacy, and extends to both class-leading initiatives focused on making an SU degree accessible and affordable to the post-9/11 generation of veterans, and also programs designed to position Syracuse University as the employer of choice for military veterans, members of the Guard and Reserve, and military family members.
Commitment to a Diverse and Inclusive Campus Community
Syracuse University maintains an inclusive learning environment in which students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all other aspects of campus life reflect a diverse, multi-cultural, and international worldview. The University community recognizes and values the many similarities and differences among individuals and groups. At Syracuse, we are committed to preparing students to understand, live among, appreciate, and work in an inherently diverse country and world made up of people with different ethnic and racial backgrounds, military backgrounds, religious beliefs, socio-economic status, cultural traditions, abilities, sexual orientations and gender identities. To do so, we commit ourselves to promoting a community that celebrates and models the principles of diversity and inclusivity.
Salary : $60,500 - $75,000
