Assistant Director, Football Video Operations

Summary

The Assistant Director, Football Video Operations, assists in the management of the Football Video unit by producing practice and game videos and assisting with implementation of technology within the Football program. The Assistant Director guides the student video team in tactics, techniques and procedures to capture appropriate video footage during practices and games, and creates films for all players and coaches that provide analytic resources through video products. The Assistant Director must uphold the standards of excellence established by the Head Football Coach. All the duties of the position must be conducted in adherence with the policies, rules, and regulations of the United States Military Academy ("USMA"), Army West Point Athletic Association Inc. ("AWPAA"), the American Conference ("Conference"), and the National Collegiate Athletic Association ("NCAA"). 

Scope of Impact

The responsibilities outlined in this job description are integral to the success of the AWPAA Football program as video support is a key factor in providing resources for coaches and players to have the necessary tools to compete and win on an NCAA Division I FBS level. The video products are a critical component of team development and preparing coaches and players for competition, so the Assistant Director has immense ability to impact the on-field success of the program. Disregard of NCAA rules can have a similar negative impact. The employee must maintain a high level of professionalism, moral and ethical character, and be a role model. 

Level of Decision Making

This position requires advanced creative judgment and artistic skills in sport cinematography, multimedia storytelling, and digital video production. The Assistant Director exercises independent direction in filming, editing, and producing original video content, including highlight reels, instructional videos, and recruiting media, applying invention, imagination, and artistic skill as a core component of the role. 

Success Factors

Success in this position will be evaluated by the Supervisor on the employee's performance in a variety of areas, including but not limited to: Commitment to AWPAA Mission, Vision and Values; and supporting the AWPAA Strategic Plan and Priority Results. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities  

35% Coach and Player Films

• Coordinate and edit the daily video content captured by video team members to include practices and games at home and away contests. 
• TheAssistantDirector will contribute artisticdirectionin teaching how to film each angle of our practices and games. This will help our coaching staff analyze their attack on different fronts and formations.
• TheAssistantDirectorwillcontribute to ensuring the camera lens filters accurately depict a clean shot and will adjust coloring and lighting inpost-production.
• Createvideo products and provide content forother video requests to include weekly instructional videos for coachesand players, social mediavideosand individual player highlightreels.
• Assistin the optimization of themulti-million-dollar remote camera systemwhileensuringcadet safety. 
• Acquirecoach'svideoof all opponents and provide Army coaching videoproductsto opponents and NFL.
• Research and assess new video methods and technology and make recommendations for new equipment,softwareand process enhancements.
• Interpret how to optimize our database to meet the needs of coaches and players while coordinating a 50+ user video network. 

30% Football Video and Analytics 

• Responsible for working with coaches to create custom headings, filters, and automated cutups for game plan preparations using XOs Thunder software.  
• Handling the creation, device authorizations, and media of all cloud assets using XOs Thundercloud. 
• Work with coaching staff daily to createa dynamic film strategy for all daily practicesto includespring ball, training camp,and in-season practices. 
• Responsible for collecting all opponent films and cut ups via the dragonfly network.  
• The Assistant Director will have discretion on how the video content is filmed and collected. 
• The Assistant Director will deliver the video products to coaches via iPads during games, practices and scrimmages.
• Create all folder structures and media assets for quick and easy film locations for our coaches and players. 

20% Manger Organization and Leadership 

• Work with Director to recruit, train, schedule, and manage a team of cadet film volunteers.
• Create daily manager duties to ensure the mission is successfully accomplished with little to no mistakes. 
• Responsible to evaluate individual and unique talents of the cadets and manage them accordingly. 
• Have inputs on building the right film team for gameday execution. 
• Create a balance between professional development of cadet film volunteers and a safe atmosphere that promotes manager retention.

10% Recruiting Support 

• Coordinate with Recruiting Department to provide video support during official and unofficial visits, junior days, or any other recruiting events.

5% Other Duties 

Supervisory Responsibilities

N/A 

Work Conditions & Physical Requirements

This position must be able to handle the physical demands of office hours and recruiting events.  

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.
• Frequentlymovesboxes/equipmentweighing up toup to 30 lbs.aroundthe office and across campus for various events.
• The person in this positionfrequentlycommunicates with recruiting staff, coaches, and cadets to enhance their performance inthe video domain. Must be able to exchangeaccurateinformation with all parties and develop trusting relationships.
• Frequentlyworks in outdoor weather conditions.
• Must be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Travel

This position must be able to travel to all away games, as well as local hotels the night prior to home games.  Occasional travel with team functions and recruiting events on campus and in the local vicinity of West Point to capture media content. 

Required Qualifications 

• Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred; a combination of education and relevant experience may substitute.
• 0-2+ years in athletic department or related fields. 
• Demonstrated creativeskillin film production, cinematography, video editing, or digital media creation.
• Ability to exercise independent artistic judgment in producing original multimedia content.
• Camera and computer management experience.    
• Must haveintermediateunderstanding of XOS Thunder systems.
• Must be familiar with camera operations of both Sony and Panasonic camera systems.  
• Knowledgeable inall theMicrosoft Office products.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to interact effectively and professionally with coaches, administrators, Cadet-athletes, prospective Cadet-athletes, parents, etc.
• Takesinitiative,hardworking, ability/willingness to figure out solutions to problems independently,creatively.
• Extremely organized,detail-oriented, self-starterand intrinsically motivated.
• Strong management skills; proven ability to multi-task effectively.
• Ability to prioritize assignments and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of and ability/willingness to follow NCAA rules and regulations.

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience in creative video direction, sports cinematography, documentary-style filming, or multimedia storytelling.
• Basic understanding of PTZ cameras and remote camera systems.
• Drone experience.

Additional Eligibility Requirements

• Must be eligible to work in the United States of America, without sponsorship.
• Must be eligible to work on a military installation, including a willingness to submit to a background screen.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.

Pay Range

$48,000 - $52,000 

This job posting contains a pay range, which represents the range of salaries that AWPAA believes, in good faith, at the time of this posting that it might be willing to pay for the posted position. AWPAA expects to hire for this position near the middle of the range. Only in truly rare and exceptional circumstances, where an external candidate has experience, credentials or expertise that far exceed those required or expected for the position, would AWPAA consider paying a salary or rate near the higher end of the range. 

About Us

USMA is renowned as the world's preeminent leadership development institution. Located on the banks of the Hudson River in West Point, NY, it is approximately one hour from New York City. The mission of USMA is "to build, educate, train, and inspire the Corps of Cadets to be commissioned leaders of character committed to the Army Values and ready for a lifetime of service to the Army and Nation." This position will be housed within the AWPAA, which is a non-profit corporation organized to manage and support the 30 intercollegiate athletic programs at the Academy. The AWPAA mission is to recruit, educate, train and inspire leaders of character who are committed to the Army Values through an extraordinary NCAA Division I athletics experience. 

Equal Opportunity Employer 

AWPAA is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by law. 

Applicant qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by law.  

Disclaimer Statement 

This position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.