Director of Player Development - Baseball

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Position Title

Director of Player Development - Baseball

Posting Details

Request to Recruit

Position Title

Director of Player Development - Baseball

Working Location (City, State)

Boone, NC

Faculty Rank

Provide Rank

Position Number

0A0021

Department

Men's Baseball - 120201

Description of University

Appalachian State University, in North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains, prepares students to lead purposeful lives as global citizens who understand and engage their responsibilities in creating a sustainable future for all. The transformational Appalachian experience promotes a spirit of inclusion that brings people together in inspiring ways to acquire and create knowledge, to grow holistically, to act with passion and determination, and embrace diversity and difference. As one of 17 campuses in the University of North Carolina system, Appalachian enrolls more than 20,000 students, has a low student-to-faculty ratio and offers more than 150 undergraduate and graduate majors.

Position Summary Information

| Minimum Qualifications |
- Bachelor’s Degree - At least 1 year of experience - Proficiency in the baseball data systems listed in Duties and Responsibilities (below) | | License/Certification Required |
N/A | | Preferred Qualifications | | | Essential Duties and Responsibilities |
The athletic program at Appalachian State University operates on the premise that intercollegiate athletics is an integral part of the institution’s overall program of education. Priority is given to high standards of both academic and athletic quality — the goal being the complete development of the student-athlete.

The Director of Player Development for Baseball will assist with the development of baseball student-athletes and gather important information on newcomers. This position will report to the Head Baseball Coach and will be responsible for the following duties and tasks:

• Assist with Scouting

  • TruMedia Use
  • Videos
  • Data/Numbers
  • Player Handouts

• Assessment Coordination

  • 5TC
  • PT
  • Training
  • Strength
  • Historical Info on newcomers
  • Overall working towards closing the gaps with all of the information we gather.

• Improving Drill Database

  • Video Updates

• Assist in Education Process

  • Interactive PowerPoints
  • Creating and presenting Topics

• Pitching Travel Coordination

  • 5TC Equipment
  • Trackman
  • Edgertronic
  • Pulse

| | Type of Position | Full Time Position | | Staff/Non-Faculty | Staff/Non-Faculty | | Appointment Type | 1.0 | | Work Schedule/Hours | Mon-Fri, 8 00-5 00 pm, some nights/weekends | | Number of Hours Per Week | 40+ | | Number of Months Per Year | 12 | | Mandatory Staff | No | | Suggested Salary Range | $50,000 | | Physical Demands of Position |
Typical physical demands of a athletic coaching position within the university office area. All duties are to be performed with or without reasonable accommodation. |

Posting Details Information

| Posting Date | 08/05/2024 | | Closing Date | 08/18/2024 | | Open Until Filled | No | | Evaluation of Applications Begins | 08/06/2024 | | Proposed Date of Hire | 08/19/2024 | | Special Instructions to Applicants |
Please attach required documents:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• List a minimum of 3 professional references in the application or attach a List of References with Contact Information | | Search Chair Name | Kermit Smith | | Search Chair Email | smithkk1@appstate.edu | | Quick Link | https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/post... | | Posting Number | 201501484P |

Supplemental Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Resume 2. Cover Letter / Letter of Interest Optional Documents 1. List of References with Contact Information