LSU Football: Special Teams Volunteer

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Job Posting Title:

LSU Football: Special Teams Volunteer

   

Position Type:

Athletic Affiliate

   

Department:

LSUAM Athletics - Ops - NCAA Football - FB Admin - Internal Operations (Adam Glen Clark (00324018))

   

Work Location:

0100 Football Operations Building

   

Pay Grade:

   

Job Description:

The Special Teams Volunteer will be mentored by the Special Teams Coordinator tand will shadow the daily operations, preparation, and execution of LSU Special Teams Units. This opportunity is designed for an aspiring coach seeking hands-on experience at the highest level of college football.

The volunteer will gain valuable exposure through observing, shadowing, and mentoring opportunities within the program. This individual will closely study the structure, planning, teaching methods, and operational processes involved in building an elite special teams unit.

Primary Responsibilities

• Observe daily special teams meetings, practice periods, and game-week preparation to gain a comprehensive understanding of unit structure and coaching methodology.
• Shadow the Special Teams Coordinator in day-to-day operations, including planning, opponent breakdown, drill design, and practice scripting.
• Participate in film breakdown, data collection, tendency reports, and opponent scouting.
• Support the preparation of special teams scouting reports, call sheets, and weekly presentation materials.
• Help organize practice scripts, drill cards, depth charts, and personnel groupings.
• Learn to chart practice and game performance metrics for all special teams units (punt, punt return, kickoff, kickoff return, field goal/PAT).
• Observe and, at times, participate during meetings, walkthroughs, and practices.
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding team strategy, personnel, and internal operations.

The volunteer will have opportunities to:

• Be mentored by the Special Teams Coordinator and coaching staff
• Learn how elite coaches teach technique, fundamentals, and situational football
• Develop an understanding of weekly game-planning strategy and opponent analysis
• Gain insight into staff communication, leadership, and decision-making processes
• Study how special teams impacts field position, momentum, and winning football

   

Additional Job Description:

Special Instructions:

Sports Analyst

   

Skills Needed:

   

Preferred Skills:

   

Posting Date:

July 27, 2026

   

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

August 27, 2026

  

Additional Position Information:

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

   

Essential Position (Y/N):

   

LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

   

All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment. Changes in laws, regulations, or government policies may impact the university’s ability to employ individuals in certain positions.

   

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