Overview

OWA Recruitment Coordinator Job DescriptionTo Serve. To Learn. To Lead with Purpose.Position SummaryOklahoma Wildcats Academy (OWA) seeks a dynamic, multi-sport Recruitment Coordinator to identify, evaluate, and attract talented student-athletes who align with our purpose-driven mission. This contract position will work across basketball, football, softball, baseball, and emerging sports programs, collaborating with head coaches to build championship-caliber teams while connecting young athletes to their greater purpose. The ideal candidate will embody our core principles of collaboration, humility, precision, patience, and empathy while bringing deep regional knowledge, digital savvy, and a passion for youth development to this pivotal role.Key Responsibilities Strategic Recruitment Planning- Develop and implement comprehensive recruitment strategies across multiple sports simultaneously, collaborating with each head coach to understand their specific needs- Create efficient recruitment calendars that maximize coach visibility at key events, demonstrating precision in planning and resource allocation- Establish data-driven recruitment metrics and tracking systems with the patience to build long-term pipelines- Collaborate with Chief Operating Officer and the Voice Up team to implement DISC assessment profiles into the recruitment process, showing humility in adopting established assessment tools- Build and maintain deep relationships with Oklahoma high school coaches, athletic directors, and administrators through empathetic listening and genuine relationship building- Create Oklahoma-focused recruitment pipelines that leverage local connections and knowledge- Develop specialized strategies for identifying talent in underrepresented or underrecruited areas of Oklahoma, showing empathy for athletes who might otherwise be overlooked- Establish strong presence at Oklahoma state championship events across all sports- Build relationships with high school coaches, athletic directors, and influencers throughout Oklahoma and surrounding states Regional Expertise- Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of Oklahoma City metro area high schools, including public school districts (OKC Public Schools, Edmond, Moore, Mid-Del, Putnam City, Deer Creek, Mustang, Yukon) and private/independent schools, approaching each program with humility and respect- Possess detailed understanding of Oklahoma high school athletic programs statewide, including rural communities and tribal areas with strong athletic traditions, showing empathy for the unique challenges these communities face- Maintain working relationships with Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association (OSSAA) and knowledge of its classifications, districts, and regulations- Leverage existing connections to Oklahoma high school coaches, athletic directors, and influential youth sports leaders through collaborative networking- Maintain active recruitment networks in Texas, Tennessee, Mississippi, and other states where OWA coaches have established connections- Develop systematic approach for discovering talent in states bordering Oklahoma (Texas, Kansas, Missouri, Arkansas, New Mexico, Colorado) with precision in evaluation methods- Identify and attend key regional tournaments, combines, and showcases across multiple sports, particularly those featuring Oklahoma schools- Create and maintain detailed database of Oklahoma and regional athletic talent with comprehensive scouting reports, focusing on identifying underrecruited talent within the state, demonstrating patience in building complete evaluations Digital & Media Strategy- Navigate and maintain active presence on social media platforms frequented by student-athletes, demonstrating precision in content creation and timing- Understand NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) trends and how they impact recruitment opportunities- Collaborate with OWA's media team to create compelling digital content for recruitment purposes, showing humility by incorp