Director Player Development

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 Soft ball 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 Softball program.

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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 Soft ball 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 Softball program.

JOB DUTIES:

 

45% - Essential - Player Development, Opponent Scouting and Recruiting 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. Assist coaches in creation of practice plans/itineraries, training methods. Develops presentations for coaches to use to instruct players. Provides opponent scouting reports to coaching staff. Organizes Recruit Mailing and Schedules.

20% - Essential - Player Analytics and Technology:Manages all equipment and facility operations relative to player development. Directs staff, student-assistants, and student-athletes in the proper usage of these systems. Liaisons with Strength & Conditioning, and Sport Science to decipher data and how to integrate within the program.

15% - Essential - Pitching / Practice Planning: Assists in the pitching development of current players and pitching strategies. Assists with identification of roles within current pitching staff and development of those roles. Runs and analyzes the data produced by Trackman and Rapsodo technology with hitters and pitchers. Assists in the scouting and strategy of opposing hitters. Communicates between pitching coach and strength and conditioning staff in reference to bullpen and weekly pitching schedules. Assists in the scouting of offensive opponents. Assists in the daily overall team practice.

10% - Essential - Student-Athlete Transition: Serves as liaison between parents and coaches. Counsels and monitors freshman student-athletes transition from sign date through the end of freshman year. Coordinates signees' initial eligibility with the National Collegiate Athletic Association Eligibility Center. Manages signees' admission process with Compliance, Admissions, and Financial Aid. Coordinates signees' mid-year and summer move-in-days, ensuring acquisition of housing, ID cards, physicals, parking decals, eligible financial aid, and other elements related to the student athletes' orientation. Collects required medical documents and information from signees. Organizes player/parent orientation meetings.

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

Work Experience - 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
  25% - Perceive, observe, clarity of vision

WORKING CONDITIONS:

 

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

WORK SCHEDULE:

 

Standard Hours: 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.

 

ESSENTIAL PERSONNEL LEVEL

 

Normal Operations

Required to follow emergency facility closure directives, and not normally expected work on-site during emergency situations.

JOB LOCATION:

 

Clemson, SC

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

 

August 28, 2025

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 EEO/AA employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law including disability and protected veteran status.

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