Director of Player Development

EXPIRED

Title: Director of Player Development

Position Type: Fulltime Staff

Search Type: Internal - minimum 5 days

Department: 90R000 - Intercollegiate Athletics

Division: 6R1000 - Intercollegiate Athletics

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Driver

FLSA: Exempt

Schedule Type: Full Time (37.5 hrs per week or more)

Title: Director of Player Development

Position Type: Fulltime Staff

Search Type: Internal - minimum 5 days

Department: 90R000 - Intercollegiate Athletics

Division: 6R1000 - Intercollegiate Athletics

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Driver

FLSA: Exempt

Schedule Type: Full Time (37.5 hrs per week or more)

Hours Per Week: 37.5

Additional Schedule Details:

Posted Salary Grade: Exempt - 43

Retirement: KTRS

Contact Person: Dusty Ridner

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The Director of Player Development will assist the baseball coaching staff in all areas of player development and will assist in the coordination and execution of recruiting activities. This position will assist with student-athlete development, as well as working with multiple athletic department units including academics, compliance, marketing/communications, and the ticket office. The Head Baseball Coach will assign other duties and special projects, as necessary. This position should have a basic knowledge of NCAA rules as it pertains to assigned job duties and the scope of employment.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's Degree

Experience: Two years experience in baseball operations or coaching experience at the NCAA Division I or equivalent level. Must demonstrate Knowledge of NCAA Division I rules and regulations.

Licensure & Certifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

Job Duties:

• 40% - Manages daily player development activities efforts. - (Essential)
• 25% - Prepares and executes on campus recruiting visits. Serves as liaison to Athletic and University personnel including compliance, academics, facility operations, housing and admissions. - (Essential)
• 20% - Manages all baseball recruiting activities and ensures compliance with NCAA regulations. Plan, coordinate and manage all official and unofficial recruiting events for baseball prospective student-athletes. Manage transfer portal. Oversees all baseball student managers. - (Essential)
• 15% - Supports the office functions by completing all other duties assigned by the head coach. - (Essential)

Sponsorship: Visa sponsorship will be considered on a case-by-case basis, depending upon the needs of the unit, available sponsorship budget, and the qualifications of the candidate.

Funding Source: Institutional

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions:

AA/EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory background check.