Assistant Coach, Director of Baseball Player Development

High Point University’s Athletic department is seeking a Director of Baseball Player Development. This assistant coach position will develop, execute, and manage programming, events, and initiatives to support student-athlete development in the High Point University Athletics’ Women’s Basketball Program. This position will play an integral role in development and enhancement of the student-athlete experience and will have direct oversight over the program’s community outreach initiatives. The Director of Player Development will also provide in the assistance and development of players’ skills on the court.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree required; master’s degree preferred. 

Experience and Training

• NCAA playing/coaching experience strongly preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, Ability:

• Knowledge of NCAA Division I Athletics and specifically baseball. 
• Must be proficient in the technical knowledge of the sport. 
• Confident and capable of mentoring student-athletes in managing academic, athletic, and social responsibilities. 
• Must also possess strong written and interpersonal communication skills.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• On field and baseball specific duties
  • On field duties include assisting the head coach in conducting practices.
  • Providing baseball instruction
  • Conducting individual workouts for players
  • Assisting in scouting reports for future opponents
  • Film review with individual players.

• Player Development and Alumni Relations
  • Fosters meaningful relationships and build trust with student-athletes through intentional and planned interactions.
  • Coordinates and implements programs and initiatives focused on the development of the student-athletes in order to succeed in all aspects of their college experience, including promoting healthy behavior and effective lifestyle choices and helping student-athletes prepare for a successful life after college baseball.
  • Monitors, assesses and reports on the needs of student-athletes through regular and frequent check-ins.
  • Manages resources that encourage and support student-athlete alumni networking and mentorship opportunities. 
  • Develop resources for students on a range of issues including career planning, identity development, community standards, intergroup communication and dialogue, accessibility, and more to assist them in making appropriate choices and decisions.
  • Develop collaborative relationships with High Point University departments to refer and provide resources to student-athletes on individual needs, as appropriate.

• Marketing and Fan Experience
  • Serves as the Baseball liaison to external relations, equipment room, and other Athletics Department groups. Interact and engage with High Point University faculty.
  • Cultivates interactions with students on campus, including development of student section at home games.
  • Works in partnership with marketing and the ticket office to develop strategic initiatives around attendance, fan experience, and engagement with the program, including themes at games.

• Community Outreach
  • Oversees and manages program community outreach.
  • Engages the High Point University Baseball Program in community activities. Maintains records of activities, community service and life skills sessions/hours completed. 
  • Assists with coordinating student-athlete speaking engagements and appearances at events. 

• Baseball Managers
  • Oversees, supervises, and monitors performance of Baseball managers.

ACCOUNTABILITY:

• Reports to Head Coach of Baseball.
• Additionally, this position must comply with University policies and procedures, NCAA and Big South rules and regulations.

For more information about this position, please contact Joey Hammond, Head Coach, Baseball at jhammon1@highpoint.edu