Director of Player Development - Softball

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WELCOME TO CLEMSON!

Clemson is calling...are you ready to answer the call?

One of the most productive public research universities in the nation, Clemson University attracts and powerfully unites students, faculty and staff whose greatest desire is to make a difference in the lives of others.

Clemson has recently been named a top 25 public college in the country by the Wall Street Journal, a top South Carolina employer by Forbes and a Military Friendly Employer for five years running. Through our research, outreach and entrepreneurial projects, Clemson University and its employees are driving economic development and improving quality of life in South Carolina and beyond.

So,... are you ready?

JOB SUMMARY:

Directs the student-athlete development in Softball through the management and utilization of program facilities, equipment, and technology and assessment of individual player and overall team strengths and weaknesses. Supports the head coach in the day-to-day operations of the Sotball program.

JOB DUTIES:

45% - Essential - Player Development and Opponent Scouting: Manages the assessment phase of the Softball player development program. Evaluates current student athlete strengths and weaknesses through the use of video analysis and personal observation. Provides regular skill assessment reports to coaching staff. Presents staff with strategies for player development based on analysis of student-athlete strengths and weaknesses and the evaluation of the team during scrimmages, practices, and games. Develops presentations for coaches to use to instruct players. Provides opponent scouting reports to coaching staff.

20% - Essential - Player Analytics and Technology: Manages and monitors all equipment and facility operations relative to player development. Directs coaching staff, student-assistants, and student-athletes in the proper usage and implementation of the technology/data provided. Liaisons with Strength & Conditioning, and Sport Science to decipher data and how to integrate within the program. Track and organize metrics to help identify when players are trending off target with development plans.

15% - Essential - Practice Planning: Develops offensive, defensive and base running strategy to be implemented during practice. Assists with identification of roles within current roster and development of those roles. Runs, analyzes the data produced with Yakkertech technology with hitters and pitchers. Assists with front toss, fungo, setting up machines and any other duties assigned to ensure practice planning is efficient.

10% - Essential - Recruiting: Helping organize recruiting through recruit databases. Helping with visits, mailers, questionnaires, schedules. Watching film to helping narrow down prospects for coaches. Facilitate, organize, narrow down the transfer portal. Work with coaching staff to facilitate visits and on campus contacts.

10% - Essential - Student-Athlete Services: Works with support staff to create student-specific development and team building programming, including selection of guest speakers and facilitation of community service projects. Assists coaching and academic support staff in monitoring the academic performance of student-athletes. Liaison with Mental Performance and Health programming and integration in program, practice planning.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education - High School or Equivalent

Work Experience - 3+ years

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

Education - Bachelor's Degree

Experience as a player, coach, or staff member in professional, college or high school softball.

RESPONSIBILITIES

JOB KNOWLEDGE
Comprehensive Job Knowledge - Comprehensive knowledge of theories and practices and ability to use in complex, difficult and/or unprecedented situations

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Acts as Lead - Acts as a Lead by guiding the work of others who perform essentially the same work.

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides Budget Input - Provides input into the budgeting process, and oversees fund allocation.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

25% - Sit (stationary position) for prolonged period
25% - Walk or move about
40% - Use hands or feet to operate or handle machinery, equipment, etc
45% - Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself
45% - Recognize or inspect visually
45% - Perceive, observe, clarity of vision

WORKING CONDITIONS:

15% - Exposure to heat or cold
5% - Wet or humid
10% - Overnight Travel

WORK SCHEDULE:

Standard Hrs: 40

COMPENSATION INFORMATION

Salary is dependent upon several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's previous experience, knowledge, skills and performance in accordance with Clemson's compensation guidelines.

JOB LOCATION:

Clemson, SC

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

July 12, 2024

MILITARY AND VETERAN:

MILITARY EQUIVALENCY:
Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties.

VETERAN PREFERENCE:
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

State policy for veteran preference states that for qualifying, full-time permanent positions, a veteran applicant may receive preference if they meet the job's minimum qualifications, were discharged under honorable conditions from the military, and submit their DD-214 for confidential review by the Office of Human Resources.

To claim Veteran Preference for qualifying positions, email hrjob@clemson.edu upon submission of your application.

CLOSING STATEMENT:

Clemson University is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate against any person or group on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth, or related medical condition), national origin, age, disability, veteran’s status, genetic information, or any other personal characteristic protected under applicable federal or state law. Clemson University is building a culturally diverse faculty and staff committed to working in a multicultural environment and encourages applications from minorities and women.