Softball Director of Player Development (Contract Position)

Job Summary

The BYU Softball Director of Player Development will provide comprehensive analysis and evaluation of team, player, and opponent performance data. This includes match analysis, individual player performance metrics, training load and optimization data, and tactical insights to support game strategy. The role plays a critical part in translating video and performance data into actionable insights that support practice planning, competition preparation, and individualized player development.

Why You Should Join Our Team

• Be an integral part of BYU history and our rich tradition of winning.
• Understand BYU’s distinctive mission and vision, with the gospel of Jesus Christ as its essential foundation.
• Care deeply about the individual successes and challenges of our student-athletes.
• Strive for excellence in all they do, and thrive in a dynamic, challenging, and incredibly rewarding environment.

What You'll Do In This Role

• Support the holistic development of student-athletes by providing individualized performance feedback through video, data, and one-on-one review sessions.
• Reinforce tactical understanding, performance accountability, and growth mindset while collaborating with coaching staff to align feedback with team expectations and individual development goals.
• Conduct comprehensive review and breakdown of practice and game film using advanced analytics platforms to evaluate team performance, tactical execution, and individual decision-making.
• Tag and categorize key moments to support efficient coaching review and player learning.
• Generate post-session and post-game reports that translate video analysis into actionable coaching insights.
• Develop and deliver position-specific performance reports using objective data and video clips to reinforce strengths and identify targeted areas for development.
• Track and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) by player and position to monitor progress over time.
• Collaborate with coaching staff to align individual feedback with team tactical goals and development plans.
• Identify opponent strengths, vulnerabilities, and patterns of play to support strategic game planning.
• Prepare curated video playlists and concise analytics summaries for coaching staff and team meetings.
• Support the collection, management, and analysis of player tracking data.
• Monitor workload metrics (e.g., total distance, high-speed running, accelerations/decelerations, player load) to assist in performance optimization and injury-risk mitigation.
• Generate regular workload and readiness reports and collaborate with coaching and sports performance staff to inform training adjustments and recovery strategies.

What Qualifies You to Apply?

• Minimum Education/experience Required: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of experience/education. Willingness to uphold and live by the university's Honor Code.
• Preferred Experience: Playing for or working with a professional or Division I collegiate softball team. Experience with game analysis and training load management.

Typical Starting Pay:

Depends on Experience Required.

Documents

• All Staff positions require a resume.
• Refer to the Job Posting for any additional required documents.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

About the Role

Brigham Young University strongly prefers to hire faithful members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.