Associate Director, Player Development

Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title Associate Director, Player Development Requisition Number RE53814 Working Title Department Name 12B00:Mens Sports Work Location Lexington, KY Grade Level 00 Salary Range Type of Position Staff Position Time Status Full-Time Required Education

BA

Click here for more information about equivalencies: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies Required Related Experience

3 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

To be able to lift, push, pull objects up to 50 lbs.

Shift

Days, Evenings and Weekends

Job Summary

The Associate Director Player Development position plays a central role in shaping the Kentucky Men's basketball program by advancing student-athlete brand & professional development and serves as a strategic bridge between the program and stakeholders involved in each student-athletes wholistic growth.

The role includes coordination with coaches on roster & resource management initiatives by delivering data-informed insights on player and prospect performance & assisting with on-campus recruiting operations.

The position collaborates with coaches, performance staff, and analytics personnel to translate data insights into practical applications for each individual's development as a student-athlete and future professional & career development.

Pending anticipated NCAA rule changes, the position may also assist with on-court coaching activities related to individual player development and scouting implementation.

Compliance with current State, University, NCAA, CSC, and SEC rules, regulations, policies, and procedures is required.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience

3-5 years of experience working in a fast paced environment in collegiate or professional athletics focusing on player development.

Deadline to Apply 06/09/2026 Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • How many years experience do you have working in collegiate or professional basketball?

• None

• More than 0 up through 1 year

• More than 1 year, up through 3 years

• More than 3 years up through 5 years

• More than five years

• • As part of the Southeastern Conference, candidates considered for staff or coaching positions within UK Athletics are required to disclose any unethical conduct. Please answer the below questions regarding your prior collegiate employment. Have you ever been charged with a violation of NCAA 10.1 Unethical Conduct by the NCAA or any NCAA member institution?

• Yes

• No

• • Have you ever been charged with a NCAA Level I, II or III, secondary or major violation or any violations with CSC and/or SEC?

• Yes

• No

• • Are you currently involved in any pending NCAA, CSC, or SEC investigation, charges and/or violations of NCAA, CSC or SEC legislation?

• Yes

• No

• • If you answered yes to any of the previous three questions, please list all violations in which you've been charged or were involved. If you answered no to all three of the previous questions, please type: N/A

(Open Ended Question)

• • Has the NCAA Committee on Infractions or CSC ever issued you show-cause penalty?

• Yes

• No

• • I agree to and understand that failure to disclose any NCAA violation or false information regarding my NCAA compliance history will result in removal of my application for consideration.

• Yes

• No

• • *I understand the NCAA legislation regarding Individuals Associated with a Prospect (IAWP) and that an institution is unable to employ such an individual within a two-year period of enrollment of a prospective student-athlete.

• Yes

• No

• • Please list any basketball teams that you have been associated with in the past four years

(Open Ended Question)

• • Please list any current prospective student-athletes you are associated with (e.g. personal trainer, coach, family member, mentor, etc.).

(Open Ended Question)

• • I certify that I am not associated with any prospective student-athlete(s) UK is currently recruiting.
• Yes
• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter