Director of Baseball Operations

Position Title & Department:

 Director of Baseball Operations; Athletics Posting #

5060

Department Description:

As part of the University of San Diego, a Roman Catholic University, the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is committed to advancing academic and athletic excellence and enhancing students' lives while promoting the University of San Diego.

University Description:

The University of San Diego, an engaged and contemporary Catholic institution, was founded by the Diocese of San Diego and the Society of the Sacred Heart in 1949. Governed by an independent board of trustees since 1972, USD remains committed to a liberal arts education grounded in the Catholic intellectual tradition and the pursuit of truth, goodness and beauty. Inspired by this centuries old tradition of Catholic higher education, the University welcomes people of all faith traditions and any, or no, religious background. The future success of USD relies on the contributions of those who seek to foster the development of engaged global citizens and an earnest confrontation of humanity’s urgent challenges.

Detailed Description:

Coordinates all operational aspects of the University of San Diego Baseball team, which is an NCAA Division I program in the West Coast Conference. Duties include team travel coordination, video coordination, and various administrative duties.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Administrative Duties 

• Team Travel – Coordinates detailed and complex team travel arrangements and logistics, including air travel, lodging, meals, and ground transportation for travel parties of approximately 40 people (coaches, student athletes, and administrators) for all away games per season.
• Equipment – Works with the Equipment Manager and assistant coaches to order and maintain equipment and uniforms.
• Expenses – Arranges and submits expense reports for the baseball team on a monthly basis throughout the year.
• Meals – Coordinates all pre- and post-game team meals for approximately 40 student athletes and coaches.
• Video Exchange – Provides video of as many scheduled opponents as possible. Responds to video requests from other programs, when appropriate. Sends requests for conference video exchange. Arranges game videos to be dubbed after home contests.
• Camps – Directs individual camp and assists with team camp in coordination with the Assistant Director of Facilities and Operations/Camp Director.
• Other duties as assigned by head coach.

Recruiting Coordination 

• On-Campus Recruiting – Works with coaching staff on all recruiting activities on campus, including large-scale recruiting weekends.
• Official Visits – Coordinates all arrangements for official visits, including detailed itineraries for travel, lodging, meals, and campus meetings.

Academic Liaison 

• Study Table – Works as a liaison with the coordinator of academics of athletics academic support and communicates with the head coach to ensure that the team’s mandatory study table hours are achieved.

Outreach     

• Community Outreach – Work with the Assistant Director of Student-Athlete Services to engage the student-athletes in meaningful community outreach.
• Alumni Outreach – Corresponds with program alumni regarding games, travel, events, banquets, etc.

Marketing & Fundraising Liaison 

• Coordinates activities with the Athletic Development and Marketing offices.
• Includes planning and executing golf tournaments and other fundraising events.

On-Field Managerial Responsibilities   

• As assigned by coaching staff

Special Conditions of Employment:

• Must be able to travel for extended periods of time for athletic contests.
• Successful completion of required background checks.
• California’s driver’s license required within six weeks of hire date.
• CPR/AED/First Aid certification required within six weeks of hire date.

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