Director of Softball Player Development & Innovation

Job Description

Washington Athletics has an outstanding opportunity for a Director of Softball Player Development & Innovation to join their team.

About this Opportunity:

Reporting to the Head Softball Coach the Director of Player Development & Innovation is a highimpact hybrid role responsible for elevating athlete performance program development and longterm athlete pathways. This position integrates practice design technical/tactical instruction video and data operations recruiting evaluation storytelling alumni engagement and camp/clinic leadership. The role supports the coaching staff by creating clarity efficiency and innovation across all phases of the studentathlete experience - from initial recruitment through graduation and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

• Athlete Development System (20%): Lead and coordinate the full athlete development lifecycle for UW Softball from recruitment through alumni while aligning coaches performance staff data and summer opportunities.
• Practice Design & Technical/Tactical Instruction (20%): Support the coaching staff in planning and executing practices provide technical and tactical instruction within NCAA limits fill specialized gaps across all units lead assigned small-group sessions assist on game days in a non-countable role and help keep practices efficient and organized.
• Video Data & Analytics Operations (20%): Lead all video data and performance analysis operations ensuring accurate data collection and long-term tracking while creating film breakdowns dashboards scouting materials and visual reports that help coaches and athletes make informed decisions.
• Recruiting Support & Evaluation (20%): Lead and support recruiting operations by evaluating prospects managing scouting systems and recruiting databases creating compelling program presentations and building relationships with coaches clubs recruits families and donors to help strengthen UW Softballs recruiting efforts.
• Storytelling Creative Communication & PublicFacing Content (10%): Drive content strategy in collaboration with Sports Information and the Head Coach. Create digital and AI-supported materials that align with recruiting and program priorities while strengthening UW Softballs public identity and brand.
• Camps & Clinics (5%): Lead all camp and clinic operations from registration staffing curriculum and compliance to marketing and promotional materials while ensuring smooth execution so coaches can focus on instruction and participant engagement.
• Alumni Relations (5%): Lead alumni engagement by maintaining the alumni database coordinating events and communication and creating storytelling and updates that strengthen long-term relationships with former players.

Required Qualifications:

To be considered for this opportunity your application must demonstrate you meet both the minimum qualifications and additional qualifications listed below. Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements such as a license certification and/or registration.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants who do not meet these qualifications WILL NOT be forwarded to the Hiring Manager.

• Bachelors degree required and two years of experience in analytics sport administration softball baseball or related performance fields; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Additional Qualifications

• Highly organized and able to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Strong initiative and problemsolving ability.
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse group of coaches administrators and studentathletes.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and modern data/video technologies.
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written.
• Demonstrated creativity in digital communication and content creation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three to five years of collegiate softball or baseball experience.
• Experience with Synergy Dartfish Yakkertek Trackman/Flightscope or similar technologies.
• Experience in athlete development systems scouting evaluation or performance analytics.
• Experience in storytelling digital media creation or program branding.

Working Conditions

• Requires frequent evening and weekend work.
• Requires travel for competitions.
• Work is performed in both office and athletic facility environments.

Compensation Benefits and Position Details

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Temporary or Regular

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About the UW

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses in our state and around the world.

UW employees bring their boundless energy creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier return they enjoy outstanding benefits opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity intellectual excitement artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

Our Commitment

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race color creed religion national origin citizenship sex pregnancy age marital status sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic information disability or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

To request disability accommodation in the application process contact the Disability Services Office at or .

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.