Director of Softball Recruiting, Technology, and Equipment **Department of Athletics, Physical Education, and Recreation, Stanford, California, United States** **New** Athletics Post Date 1 day ago Requisition # 106671 Welcome to Stanford’s Department of Athletics, Physical Education and Recreation (“DAPER”), the premier intercollegiate athletics program in the country. With an unparalleled record of 138 NCAA team championships, we are the proud Home of Champions. Our success isn’t just measured in trophies; it’s reflected in the passion of our nearly 900 student-athletes competing across 36 intercollegiate varsity teams. It resonates in our unwavering support for the university’s physical education, recreation, and wellness initiatives. At Stanford, we don’t just embrace excellence; we define it. We don’t just nurture champions; we create them. Our actions are guided by the core tenets of DAPER culture, “The DAPER Way,” which are: Embrace Scholar Athleticism, Pursue and Revere Excellence, Lead with Courage, and Work Cohesively. **Position Summary** **:** The Stanford Softball program is seeking a highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented individual to serve as the **Director of Recruiting, Technology, and Equipment** . This position will play a pivotal role in supporting the coaching staff in on-field activities, managing recruiting operations, overseeing technological tools related to performance analysis, and coordinating equipment needs. The role also includes support for team events and special functions, working closely with the Director of Operations. **This is a fixed-term position** . **Key Responsibilities** **On-Field Support** + Assist coaching staff during practices and scrimmages by throwing batting practice and providing other on-field support as needed. **Recruiting** + Conduct comprehensive research on prospective student-athletes, including the evaluation of pre-junior year academic transcripts and national rankings. + Maintain and manage the recruiting database to ensure accuracy and accessibility of information. + Oversee the program's general recruiting email account; monitor and respond to inquiries. + Coordinate pre-junior year communication efforts with high school and club coaches. + Manage creation and distribution of recruiting materials, including: + Institutional information packets + Personalized communications (e.g., holiday cards, birthday cards) for recruits following NCAA contact guidelines (post-September 1 of junior year). + Lead off-campus recruiting logistics, including: + Developing and maintaining a master recruiting event schedule + Tracking event participants and compiling relevant data + Organizing daily schedules for staff attending recruiting events **Technology & Video Analysis** + Manage scouting film uploads and organization, including: + Game Drive footage + Opponent scouting footage (e.g., Hudl pitcher video) + Capture and tag video during games and practices for performance review and strategic planning. + Create highlight videos for internal review and external distribution. + Operate and maintain advanced softball performance tracking systems, including Rapsodo and Yakkertech. **Equipment Management** + Serve as the primary liaison to Stanford’s partners at Nike and Wilson/DeMarini regarding apparel, footwear, and sport-specific gear. + Oversee the ordering, inventory, and maintenance of all team equipment. + Ensure compliance with NCAA and institutional regulations regarding equipment distribution and awards by completing necessary documentation. **Qualifications** + Bachelor’s degree and 3-5 years of experience or combination of education and relevant experience + Strong organizational and time management skills + Effective communicator with experience in managing databases and outreach communications + Technical proficiency in video editing and tagging platforms (Hudl, Rapsodo, Yakkertech) + Knowledge of NCAA and ACC recruiting rules and compliance + Ability to work nights, weekends, and travel for events and recruiting purposes **The expected pay range for this position is 75,000 to $90,000 per annum.** **Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.** **At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website (https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards) provides detailed information on Stanford’s extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.** _The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned._ _Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources by submitting acontact form._ _Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law._ Additional Information + **Schedule: Full-time** + **Job Code: 4121** + **Employee Status: Fixed-Term** + **Grade: H** + **Requisition ID: 106671** + **Work Arrangement : On Site**