Player Development Coordinator, Softball

About the Job

9 Month Appointment

OVERVIEW : This individual serves The University of Minnesota Department of Athletics. This position works with the coaching staff and is responsible for assisting with administrative and planning duties, and helping with coordination of practice for the softball program.

This position helps ensure that the Softball program operates in full compliance with the university, conference, and NCAA rules and regulations.

RESPONSIBILITIES : Collaborate with the Coaches, Director of operations to plan, community outreach, external relations, and compliance with NCAA regulations. Along with throwing batting practice during practice.

• 30% Work with the Director of operations for Softball on alumni relations andoutreach and student-athlete development
• 10 % Work with coaching staff and Softball operations staff on yearly, weekly, and daily schedules
• 10 % Assist the recruiting department with organizing on-campus recruiting visits for unofficial and official student-athlete prospects; assist with team calendar and daily schedules using Teamworks software

About the Job

9 Month Appointment

OVERVIEW : This individual serves The University of Minnesota Department of Athletics. This position works with the coaching staff and is responsible for assisting with administrative and planning duties, and helping with coordination of practice for the softball program.

This position helps ensure that the Softball program operates in full compliance with the university, conference, and NCAA rules and regulations.

RESPONSIBILITIES : Collaborate with the Coaches, Director of operations to plan, community outreach, external relations, and compliance with NCAA regulations. Along with throwing batting practice during practice.

• 30% Work with the Director of operations for Softball on alumni relations andoutreach and student-athlete development
• 10 % Work with coaching staff and Softball operations staff on yearly, weekly, and daily schedules
• 10 % Assist the recruiting department with organizing on-campus recruiting visits for unofficial and official student-athlete prospects; assist with team calendar and daily schedules using Teamworks software
• 30 % Assist coaches with practice set up and practice operations; including throwing batting practice.
• 20 % Assist with team travel.

May supervise operations for student managers.

Frequently sitting, and moving, setting up practice. Includes moving machines and nets around.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Outdoor working environments, including team events, practices, competitions, and will be required to travel with the team travel in the spring.

Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.

Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures. Additionally, this position must comply with university policies and procedures, NCAA, and conference rules and regulations.

Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and experience playing softball at a high level.
• Extensive knowledge of NCAA rules, policies, and procedures
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Basic computer skills and demonstrated experience with office software and email applications
• Ability to follow through and complete assigned tasks
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills

Physical Requirements: Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks, Also be able to help with practice by throwing batting practice, and move equipment. Understanding of practice operations and being able help run an effective practice, (catch in, hit fungo) at a high level.

About the Department

With more than 140 years of tradition, Gopher Athletics is one of the oldest and most decorated athletics departments in the country. Minnesota was a charter member of the Big Ten Conference. The University of Minnesota sponsors 22 varsity intercollegiate athletic teams and is represented by more than 625 student-athletes who compete in the Big Ten and Western Collegiate Hockey Association. Minnesota has claimed 29 national championships in eight different sports and has won 217 regular-season conference titles and 42 conference tournament championships. Minnesota has also produced 213 Academic All-Americans, which ranks as the tenth most all-time among college and universities. Housed in the historic Dinkytown neighborhood on the northern edge of the University campus, Gopher Athletics is succeeding against a backdrop unique in college athletics, nestled at the heart of a bustling, modern metro area. We are proud of our decorated history, but we are prepared to achieve even greater success in the years to come. Ski-U-Mah!

Pay and Benefits

Pay: $34,110.51 annually

Time Appointment Category: 75%-100% Appointment  (If job description above does not specify appointment or expected weekly hours, assume a 100% appointment.)

Position Type:  Faculty and P&A Staff 

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services 
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

How To Apply

Applications must be submitted online.  To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions.  You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647.

Diversity

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission.  The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.  To learn more about diversity at the U:  http://diversity.umn.edu

Employment Requirements

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, social media check, and motor vehicle records check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

About the U of M

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.

At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America’s Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019, 2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022).

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