Director of Softball Player Development
Job Details
Director of Softball Player Development
Department: Intercollegiate Athletics
Appointment Type and Duration: Regular, Ongoing
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Compensation Band: OS-OA06-Fiscal Year 2025-2026
FTE: 1.0
Application Review Begins June 29, 2026; position open until filled
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please provide a resume that clearly outlines relevant work history, including dates of employment and educational background. These details are crucial in evaluating whether applicants meet the qualifications for the position.
Department Summary
The University of Oregon Intercollegiate Athletic Department's primary purpose is to provide a unique opportunity for student-athletes to be developed, tested, and encouraged to reach their maximum potential in every aspect of their lives. It is the steadfast goal of the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics to provide the most outstanding student-athlete experience by helping them to achieve excellence, both in the classroom and in their chosen sport. The department has approximately 290 administrative & classified employees and hosts over 600,000 spectators annually and represents the University of Oregon in athletic competition with other universities & colleges.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Head Softball Coach, this position has managerial responsibility for multiple aspects pertaining to the softball program. The incumbent must exercise independent, professional judgment beyond proscribed routine policies and procedures to carry out the athletic department and softball program's mission statement to recruit and retain student-athletes for the University of Oregon. The independent decisions made by the incumbent commit this program to a specific course of action, carry fiduciary responsibility and accountability for managing at least one unit program, including scouting, external relations, student-athlete development and/or operations. This position is part of a management team that determines the success of both the softball program on-field success and the student-athlete's success as an individual. The person hired into this position will be responsible for promoting the philosophy and objectives of the intercollegiate athletics program, including adherence to all department policies and procedures, as well as the rules and regulations of the university, the Big Ten Conference and the NCAA.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree.
- 2 years of playing and/or working experience within a collegiate Division I or professional softball programs.
Professional Competencies
- Knowledge and experience with NCAA compliance rules and regulations.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Ability to work collaboratively with staff, coaches, student-athletes, athletic department constituents, and athletic department personnel.
- Professional presentation and demeanor.
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of Yakkertech and Dartfish programs
- Experience working with outfielders/infielders and/or catchers.
- Ability to promote and enhance diversity
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