Position: Training Camp Assistant – Football Operations – Full Time/Temporary/Non-Exempt

Department: Football Operations

Reports to: Coordinator, Player Personnel Coordinator

Location: State Farm Stadium & Dignity Health Training Center (Glendale, AZ & Tempe, AZ)

Format: In-person

Duration: 2026 NFL Training Camp Mid-July - August/early-September

Note: Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of a student or employment Visas (including, but not limited to F-1, M-1, J-1, H-1B, OPT and/or CPT programs, etc.).

Cardinals Organizational Summary:   

The Arizona Cardinals Football Club is a professional football team within the National Football League (NFL). We compete in the National Football Conference (NFC) West division and call State Farm Stadium, in Glendale, Arizona, our home.

As one of the oldest pro football franchises in the U.S., the Club has established itself as a sport and cultural hallmark within Arizona, as well as a trailblazer for diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) initiatives and firsts around the League.  Our vision is to build a leading sports organization that competes for championships, drives business results, creates loyal fans, develops proud employees, and inspires hope in our community. We are relentless in our pursuit of greatness on and off the field, while positively impacting our people, our fans, and our community.

If you want to join an organization that values putting the team first, doing what is right, growing with positivity, valuing every voice, while driving performance, we would love for you to join our team. Learn more about the Arizona Cardinals and see what’s happening here. 

Job Summary:

The Football Operations Training Camp Associate will complete daily training camp responsibilities while assisting throughout various football operations departments; gaining hands-on experience and exposure to an NFL organization. Housing, meals and transportation are provided for this position for the duration of the Training Camp position. 

Primary Job Duties:

The Training Camp Assistant – Football Operations will have the daily responsibilities, without limitation, to include the following:

• Player Personnel/Football Administration
• Ensure club compliance with NFL CBA and NFL Player Personnel Handbook, including all scouting rules, roster limits and labor operation procedures.
• Support the coordination of free agent tryouts and visits.
• Assist with exit process of released players, including travel logistics from training camp.
• Assist with organizing administrative documents within pro scouting and college scouting.
• Overview of prospective player evaluation including player history and background information, and film review. 
• Navigate the NFL Football Information System (FIS) along with daily salary cap, transactions and contractual review of all NFL clubs, including injury and roster tracking.
• Player Engagement
• Manage check-in, credentialing, and hosting for player families at practices; serve as a reliable point of contact to ensure a smooth, positive experience. 
• Assist with sideline logistics and controlled on-field access for approved guests, working alongside security and staff to maintain structure and professionalism.
• Support daily bus operations (load-in/load-out, manifests, timing) for players and select family movements; help troubleshoot real-time issues.
• Assist with setup and execution of rookie development sessions, team events, and training camp activities, ensuring details are handled from start to finish.
• Maintain accurate trackers (families, attendance, requests), support Teamworks updates, and provide daily recaps to keep staff aligned. 
• Football Operations
• Assist with daily operation of Training camp, including team hotel check-in and coordination of team transportation.
• Support Training Camp practice logistics including player autograph sessions and friends/family area.
• Support team travel preparation for the 2026 season by creating digital assets for use on team communication platforms.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Education: Currently enrolled in coursework towards a bachelor’s or graduate degree with a target completion date on or after December 2026.  
• Experience: Experience working in collegiate football operations, recruiting, or related field
• Accuracy and attention to detail, while being organized.
• Strong understanding of Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Maintain the highest level of confidentiality and sensitivity to all football operations related matters and information.
• Flexible and adaptable to multi-task with duties as assigned. 
• Valid driver's license and the ability to drive a company vehicle.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently while, also able to be collaborative and team oriented.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with individuals across the organization.
• Highly motivated with a strong work ethic.
• Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for periods of up to eight (8) hours in length.
• This role will require exposure to outdoor weather conditions.
• Ability to lift 20-30 pounds on a regular basis.
• Flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays; hours may vary depending on business needs.
• Must complete all pre-employment forms and successfully pass a background check.

The Arizona Cardinals Football Club is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.

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