Defensive Analyst

Posted: Thursday, 22 January 2026
Valid Thru: Saturday, 21 February 2026
Index Requested on: 01/23/2026 01:56:51
Indexed on: 01/23/2026 01:56:51

Location: Norman, OK, 73019, US

Industry: Education
Occupational Category: 11-0000.00 - Management
Type of Employment: FULL_TIME

University of Oklahoma is hiring!

Description:

The Defensive Analyst position shall be 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 position will provide consultation and advice to the coaching staff, playing a significant role in the programs’ ability to make effective game day strategies and decisions.

Essential Functions:

  • Responsible for assisting the recruiting and scouting departments in maintaining and updating the recruiting board
  • Responsible for assisting the recruiting and scouting departments in compiling recruiting list (Top Players by State/Position/ETC)
  • Responsible for assisting the recruiting department with unofficial visits
  • Responsible for assisting with Pro Scouts
  • Assist the Defensive Coordinator with all paperwork
  • Daily management of all defensive playbook handouts, editing and V-mail of teaching tapes
  • Manage player handouts, installation, scouting reports, tips, and tests of assigned position groups
  • Manage stats, goals, and grade sheets or assigned position groups
  • Manage a copy of all practice scripts
  • Chart all defensive players’ practice reps
  • Chart all scrimmage/game calls
  • Manage the defensive staffroom and recruiting board
  • Assist with tours of all on-campus recruiting visits
  • Assist all defensive coaches with the organization of all defensive recruit video files
  • Assist with monitoring class attendance by players and manage assigned position group off the field (social media)
  • Assist with Junior Day and Youth Day
  • Assist with Football Banquet
  • Perform assigned curfew checks
  • Other duties as assigned by Head Coach/Defensive Coordinator

Responsibilities:

Please review the job description.

Educational requirements:

  • high school

Desired Skills:

Required Education: Bachelor’s degree, AND:

  • 12 months (1 year) of collegiate experience in assigned sport or closely related experience in coaching, athlete, or analyst

Equivalency/Substitution: Will accept 48 months related experience in lieu of the Bachelor's degree for a total of 60 months experience

Skills:

  • Demonstrated excellent oral, written and presentation skills and proactive, open and responsive interpersonal skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with various student populations, university personnel (e.g. faculty, college deans, administrators, athletic coaches and staff), as well as representatives from the community.
  • Demonstrated organizational skills, attention to detail, and high degree of openness to new approaches and new ideas.
  • Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
  • Commitment to compliance with all NCAA legislation and principles.

Advertised Physical Requirements:

  • Must be able to engage in repetitive motions, communicate and see including color, depth perception and clarity

Department Preferences:

  • Master’s Degree in any specialization OR an equivalent combination of education and job-related experiences
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office products including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Supervision: None

Special Instructions: If you are selected as a final candidate for this position, you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy. To view the policy, visit https: //hr.ou.edu/Policies-Handbooks/TB-Testing.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The University, in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, gender identity/expression (consistent with applicable law), age (40 or older), religion, disability, political beliefs, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. This includes but is not limited to admissions, employment, housing, financial aid, and educational services.

Benefits:

Please see the job description for benefits.

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