About the position
The Director of Baseball Operations is a pivotal role within the LSU Athletics department, specifically overseeing the daily operations of the Baseball program. This position requires a high level of professionalism and confidentiality, particularly due to the sensitive nature of student-athlete recruiting. The incumbent will work closely with the coaching staff and must maintain their trust while being exposed to confidential information. A thorough understanding of NCAA and SEC rules and regulations is essential for this role. The responsibilities of the Director of Baseball Operations are diverse and multifaceted. Administrative duties comprise 20% of the role, which includes negotiating contracts, scheduling, maintaining team statistics, monitoring the academic progress of student-athletes, and managing the budget. The incumbent will also handle purchasing and assist with facility improvements, acting as a liaison to the Marketing Department to support marketing initiatives. Another 20% of the role involves assisting coaches with recruiting efforts. This includes compiling information, maintaining a recruiting database, planning and coordinating visits, and liaising with the Compliance Office. The Director will also coordinate scholarship paperwork and prepare academic letters and mailing lists. The position also requires coordination with the Athletic Business Office for logistical needs such as transportation, lodging, and meals, which accounts for another 20% of the responsibilities. The Director will be the primary contact for updates and changes, ensuring that meals for hotel stays and post-game events are organized, and will coordinate travel arrangements for away games. Additionally, the Director is responsible for ordering uniforms and equipment, maintaining accurate inventory, and overseeing the locker room setup, which constitutes 15% of the role. The supervision of student managers is also a key responsibility, including hiring, scheduling, and overseeing their work. The remaining 10% of the role involves scheduling practice times and coordinating workouts, ensuring that practice does not conflict with academic commitments. The Director will also coordinate the annual First Pitch Banquet and participate in initiatives that promote an inclusive culture within the LSU Athletics Department.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Baseball program.
- Negotiate contracts and manage scheduling for the team.
- Record and maintain team statistics and monitor academic progress of student-athletes.
- Prepare and manage the budget, including purchasing and facility improvements.
- Assist coaches with recruiting duties, including maintaining a recruiting database and coordinating visits.
- Liaise with the Compliance Office and coordinate scholarship paperwork.
- Coordinate transportation, lodging, and meals for the team during travel.
- Order uniforms, equipment, and maintain accurate inventory.
- Supervise student managers, including hiring and scheduling their work.
- Schedule practice times and coordinate workouts, ensuring no conflicts with academic commitments.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree with experience in a D-1 athletic program as a student athlete, coach, or administrator.
- Knowledge of NCAA and SEC rules and regulations.
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
Benefits
- Health insurance coverage
- Life insurance coverage
- Dental insurance coverage
- Vision insurance coverage
- Flexible spending accounts
- Retirement options
- Various leave options
- Paid holidays
- Wellness benefits
- Tuition exemption for qualified positions
- Training and development opportunities
- Employee discounts
