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
Apply NowDivision: 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:
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.
Eastern Kentucky University record compared to the conference
School | Conference | Overall | RPI | APR |
---|---|---|---|---|
Florida Gulf Coast University | — | 42–18 | — | 985 |
Lipscomb University | — | 36–26 | — | 970 |
Stetson University | — | 35–23 | — | 961 |
Jacksonville University | — | 34–24 | — | 973 |
University of West Georgia | — | 31–18 | — | — |
Eastern Kentucky University | — | 29–30 | — | 947 |
University of North Florida | — | 28–27 | — | 989 |
Austin Peay State University | — | 26–32 | — | 991 |
University of Central Arkansas | — | 23–31 | — | 985 |
University of North Alabama | — | 14–37 | — | 984 |
Bellarmine University | — | — | — | 995 |
Queens University of Charlotte | — | — | — | — |
Eastern Kentucky University past performance
Season | Head Coach | Assistant Coach | Conference | Overall |
---|---|---|---|---|
2024-2025 |
Walt Jones |
– | – | |
2023-2024 |
Chris Prothro |
– | – | |
2022-2023 |
Chris Prothro |
– | 29–30 | |
2021-2022 |
Chris Prothro |
– | 38–20 | |
2020-2021 |
Chris Prothro |
– | 21–32 | |
2019-2020 |
Edwin Thompson |
– | 12–2 | |
2018-2019 |
Edwin Thompson |
– | 32–27 |
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