Director of Player Development (Staff Wage)

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JOB DESCRIPTION

The University of Virginia is a highly competitive Division I program committed to academic and athletic excellence. The Department of Athletics at the University of Virginia is now accepting applications for the position of Director of Player Development to support the Women’s Softball program.

This position exists to provide a high level of operational and logistical support to the Women’s Softball program and to assist in achieving a nationally recognized program, both on and off the field, in a manner that meets all guidelines set by the University of Virginia, the ACC, and the NCAA.

The Director of Player Development, Softball will be responsible for duties including, but not limited to:

• Coordinate all aspects of film management
• Assist with scouting opponents
• Manage and analyze data to support decision making
• Support operational and game day needs
• Perform other duties as assigned that support or add value to, the goals and objectives of the program. 
• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

JOB DESCRIPTION

The University of Virginia is a highly competitive Division I program committed to academic and athletic excellence. The Department of Athletics at the University of Virginia is now accepting applications for the position of Director of Player Development to support the Women’s Softball program.

This position exists to provide a high level of operational and logistical support to the Women’s Softball program and to assist in achieving a nationally recognized program, both on and off the field, in a manner that meets all guidelines set by the University of Virginia, the ACC, and the NCAA.

The Director of Player Development, Softball will be responsible for duties including, but not limited to:

• Coordinate all aspects of film management
• Assist with scouting opponents
• Manage and analyze data to support decision making
• Support operational and game day needs
• Perform other duties as assigned that support or add value to, the goals and objectives of the program. 
• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ability to be flexible in terms of work schedule to accommodate the gameday and events schedule.
• Ability to prepare spreadsheets, provide information and perform operational functions.
• Ability to communicate accurately and in an effective manner - spoken and written.
• Ability to develop good working relationships with all internal and external constituencies.

Applicants must be received by February 5, 2025.

This is a wage position which is not eligible for leave or other benefits and is limited to 1500 hours of work in a year. For more information, refer to the Wage Employment link: http://uvapolicy.virginia.edu/policy/HRM-029.

To apply, please submit an application online at https://jobs.virginia.edu and attach a current CV/Resume, Cover Letter and the Contact information for 3 references. Search on requisition number: R0069194.

Questions related to the application process may be directed to Keith Johnson, HR Specialist at fkj2t@virginia.edu.

The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment.  This position will also require an Education Verification.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: Bachelor's degree required. 4 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
Experience; Some working knowledge of the sport program to be supported
Licensure: None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff.  We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences.  We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.

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