Defensive Quality Control Analyst, Football

🔍 Department of Athletics, Physical Education, and Recreation, Stanford, California, United States

📁: Athletics

📅   : Aug 12, 2025 Post Date

📅   : 107064 Requisition #

Stanford’s Department of Athletics, Physical Education and Recreation:

Stanford’s Department of Athletics, Physical Education and Recreation (“DAPER”) is the premier intercollegiate athletics and recreation program in the country. With an unparalleled record of 138 NCAA team championships, we are the proud Home of Champions. Our success isn’t just measured in trophies; it’s reflected in the passion of our nearly 900 student-athletes competing across 36 intercollegiate varsity teams. It resonates in our unwavering support for the university’s physical education, recreation, and wellness initiatives. At Stanford, we don’t just embrace excellence; we define it. We don’t just nurture champions; we create them. Our actions are guided by the core tenets of DAPER culture, “The DAPER Way,” which are: Embrace Scholar Athleticism, Pursue and Revere Excellence, Lead with Courage, and Work Cohesively.

Are you ready to inspire champions? If yes, then this may be the right opportunity for you!

Stanford University seeks a qualified individual for the full-time position of Quality Control Analyst - Defense. The quality control analyst will assist the outside linebackers Coach and the Head Coach of the Football program of a Division I athletics program. This is a fixed-term position ending on Jan. 31, 2026.

Your responsibilities include:

Assist the Outside Linebackers Coach and Head Coach of the Division I football program in the area of the outside linebackers. Responsibilities include coaching the outside linebackers, as well as assisting with the administration of recruiting, training, practice, fundraising, budget management, team travel. Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

Help plan and organize team training and practice sessions.
Participate in on-field coaching activities during practices and at competitions.
Perform video study of Stanford and opposing team plays to identify practice and game plan trends. Make recommendations for adjustments to Stanford’s outside linebackers’ practice and game plans.
Strategize and self-scout Stanford’s defensive game plans by analyzing trends and tendencies. Make adjustment recommendations to coaches in order to protect from weaknesses.
Research and analyze opposing team’s strategy, chart opponent’s tendencies and propose outcomes for success. Provide insights and perspectives for each opponent to assist the coaches in creating a game plan strategy.
Assist the Outside Linebackers Coach in coaching and training the outside linebackers.
Understand and apply NCAA regulations to all aspects of the program.
Represent the football program at various public events and department-wide programs, as assigned.
Other duties as assigned by the Head Coach, Defensive Coordinator or designee.

To be successful in this role, you will:

Bachelor’s degree required.
Strong interpersonal skills in dealing with student-athletes, peers and the general public.
Defense and football knowledge.
Computer literacy with common office applications such as Word, Excel, etc. required.
Ability to understand and comply with all rules and regulations of the Stanford University, ACC Conference and NCAA.
Ability to work compatibly and cooperatively with a variety of staff and personnel in the Department of Athletics, the University and the community.

The expected pay range for this position is $69,500 to $70,000 per annum.

Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.

At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website (https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards) provides detailed information on Stanford’s extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.

DAPER’s Integrity:

This position, along with all DAPER coaches and staﬀ, is responsible for the integrity of Stanford’s intercollegiate athletics program, recreation and wellness department, and for the reputation of Stanford University. This position is responsible for ensuring that your involvement with DAPER activities maintains the integrity of the University’s reputation and does not negatively impact the relationship between the University and its faculty, staff, students, and alumni. Additionally, this position must comply with University policies and procedures, NCAA, and conference rules and regulations.

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources by submitting a contact form.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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