Director of Player Development

The athletics department mission is to represent East Carolina University with distinction and create a challenging and supportive environment for student-athletes to excel in the classroom, in competition, and in life. We are committed to the highest standards of character, honesty, effort, and sportsmanship; respecting all people, their personal identities, differences and beliefs; and to provide a safe and equitable environment for student-athletes' academic, athletic and personal development. The highly visible athletics program is committed to NCAA compliance, comprehensive excellence and to be trustworthy stewards of the aspirations of our student-athletes, the resources we manage, the reputation of our University, and our mission of service.

The Director of Player Development mentors and assists student-athletes with the transition into the college environment while ensuring player development needs are addressed and met. This position provides the student athletes a mentor/advocate who will directly impact the students' educational and learning experiences outside the classroom. This position provides educational support, training, and knowledge to the students to aid them in the management of their financial decision making. This position serves as the point of contact for student-athletes to disclose issues and/or concerns. Reporting to the Head Baseball Coach, the individual serving in this position is responsible for, but not limited to, the following duties:

Student-Athlete Resource:
- Help student-athletes with financial aid, academic support, and student-health.
Help student-athletes with the use of Teamworks and ACS.

Travel Planning:
- Assist with planning and securing of hotel, buses, flight plans, and meals.
Assist with the proper filing and reporting of all coaches recruiting and travel information.

Team Functions:
- Assist with the organization with the head coach for the end of fall dinner for team and alumni weekend.
- Assist in planning and organizing the annual Pirate Baseball Banquet - Coordinate community service with student development/head coach. Keep record of individual and team hours for community service.
- Assist head coach in planning senior day, parent's day, little league day, Letter winner's day, etc. - Assist assistant coaches with Kronos, Chrome River, facility cleanliness, team meals, recruiting visits, mail. - Evaluating umpires after games, posting practice plans/announcements - Responsible for tarp and weather communication with field crew and baseball staff for practices and games.

Video Coordinator:
- Responsible for coordinating video/technology for all practices, home, and away contest.
- Supervise student managers for video production.

Statistical Coordinator:
- Responsible for coordinating all statistical analysis and providing coaches with information from Trackman, XOS, Rapsodo, and Synergy software. - Liaison for all scouting video, data, and analytics.
Communications: - Build quality relationships and work collaboratively and professionally with Pirate Club, athletics, and University staff, students, business vendors and all donors and stakeholders.
- Abide by all written policies and procedures of ECU, the Department of Athletics, The Educational Foundation (Pirate Club), the National Collegiate Athletic Association ( NCAA), and all applicable conferences or associations.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Head Baseball Coach
- Nights, weekends, holidays, extended hours, and travel are required in the performance of duties.

- Bachelor's degree required.

- High school, collegiate or professional baseball playing, coaching, or employment experience required.

- Qualifying degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions and conferred by the time of hire.

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Candidates must also submit a cover letter, a curriculum vitae/resume, and a list of three references, including contact information, online.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Official transcript required within 30 days of employment.

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable.

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Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act ( ADAAA) should contact the ADA Coordinator at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/ TTY) or ADA-Coordinator@ecu.edu.

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If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity at (252) 328-9847 or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to employment@ecu.edu. Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST.