Director, Player Development (Athletics)
University of ArizonaAbout the role
The Director of Player Development will assist the coaching staff in short-term and long-term strategy on all issues relating to personnel. This includes recruiting as well as current team evaluations. In addition, the Director of Player Development will play a key role in on-campus recruiting. The Director will assist the coaching staff in ensuring that all program goals and needs are met.
This position requires the ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends, and travel as needed.
Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!
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Duties & Responsibilities- Opponent scouting: Evaluate film of opposing teams, create scouting reports, and relay information to coaching staff. Coordinate with other teams to receive information about opposing teams. Distribute scouting reports as needed.
- Evaluate current players and communicate evaluations with coaching staff. Evaluate the current team during practices and games. Evaluate prospective student-athletes through on-campus camps and online software.
- Assist recruiting coordinator with on-campus visits. Coordinate with staff to ensure all logistical issues are handled for visits. Give campus/facility tours as needed.
- Oversee all technology efforts in team room, media room, batting cages, and bullpens.
- Serve as point person for BATS! Video Analysis System, Trackman, Synergy. Ensure games and scrimmages are staffed and all video is downloaded and distributed appropriately.
- Serve as Liaison to Business Analytics School to assist with assembling data collected in a manner that coaches can use for player development.
- Prepare and present mental skills materials for team and individual player development.
- Prepare video for team film review of games and practices.
- Serve as liaison to Academic Coordinator for baseball.
- Responsible for summer baseball placements of players.
- Observe practices and games and provide feedback to the Head Coach on all aspects of the program.
- Provide counsel to players with regards to scouts and player agents. Coordinate info between the two parties.
- Budget accountability.
- Additional duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Skill in evaluating baseball players’ ability to compete successfully at the Big 12 collegiate level.
- Knowledge of position related NCAA, Big 12, and University of Arizona rules and compliance.
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Ability to multi-task with frequent interruptions.
- Ability to initiate, lead, and support value-added projects.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to be self-motivated, results-oriented, and professional.
- Organizational skills, including the ability to plan, establish priorities, and successfully manage multiple priority projects.
- Ability to develop and maintain positive interpersonal relations.
- Ability to communicate effectively with individuals at all organizational levels and project a professional attitude.
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through experience required.
- Three (3) years of experience in college or professional baseball.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and ability to drive according to the University Fleet Safety Policy.
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