Is it permissible for an institution to arrange employment for a recruited prospective student-athlete before their senior year of high school?

The regulation regarding the arrangement of employment for recruited prospective student-athletes is designed to protect the integrity of the recruiting process and ensure that these individuals are not unduly influenced or pressured prior to their senior year of high school. Specifically, it is not permissible to arrange employment for these athletes before they reach this milestone in their education.

This restriction serves multiple purposes: it helps maintain a level playing field among high school prospects, minimizes the potential for exploitation, and encourages athletes to focus on their academic responsibilities. By prohibiting such arrangements before senior year, the NCAA aims to ensure that the recruitment process remains fair and that young athletes can prioritize their education first.

In contrast, options that suggest employment arrangements could occur at any time or are contingent upon scholarship applications or only during specific periods do not align with NCAA regulations. The focus remains firmly on the understanding that until the conclusion of high school, these prospective student-athletes should not be provided with employment opportunities organized by institutions as a means of garnering favor or benefiting from their athletic abilities prematurely.