As a member of the Baseball Operations department, the Director of Baseball Operations & Head Coach will play a critical and integral role in the success of the Regina Red Sox. This position will work directly with the General Manager on a daily basis to develop and maintain a consistent and successful baseball team that challenges for a WCBL Championship each season, develops players, and produces an entertaining product on the field.
Duties & Responsibilities
- In conjunction with the General Manager, implement annual and multi-year plans relating to the Red Sox roster focusing on a consistently competitive team that challenges for a WCBL Championship each season as well as the development of players.
- Responsible for the annual recruitment of players and building the Red Sox player roster.
- Maintain and manage player database, including but not limited to player reports, depth charts, lists, player and family contact information and agent contact information.
- In conjunction with the General Manager, provide weekly reports regarding player recruitment, player development, roster status and player movement (March – September). In the off-season (October – February), provide monthly reporting regarding recruiting, baseball operations staff planning and roster outlook for the following season.
- Develop and maintain relationships with Regina Red Sox players, prospects and their families.
- Develop relationships with player agents and representatives.
- Develop game plans, tactics and strategies for on-field management, as well as team strategies and tactics for the season and for each specific opponent.
- Coordinate practice plans focused on team and individual development.
- Conduct post-game review and analysis of each game on a team and individual player level to improve team and individual play.
- Present individual teaching clips to players.
- Responsible for overseeing and guiding the performance of the Coaching Staff.
- Assist the General Manager with WCBL administrative tasks as assigned.
- Responsible for the management, inventory, and oversight of all team equipment including, but not limited to bats, player jerseys, pants and other related team equipment.
- Plan all team meals on the road, both pre-game and post-game.
- In conjunction with Finance department, manage the team credit card for all team related expenses and follow all policies and procedures related to credit card expenses reporting.
- Keep, maintain, and prepare effective and accurate records for Baseball Operations budget and accounting requirements.
- Ensure all players and Baseball Operations staff adhere to the Regina Red Sox Code of Conduct and comply with WCBL rules and regulations as amended from time to time.
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Required Skills
- Ability to identify and evaluate player talent, both baseball playing ability and individual personal characteristics desirable of the Regina Red Sox.
- Exhibits strong media relations.
- Pride in appearance, professionalism and presentation of team.
- Must be able to work in both a team environment and independently, be proactive and self-motivated.
- High attention to detail and organization, and a positive “can-do” attitude, that results in consistently delivering quality work.
- Very strong written communication, verbal communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Able to work effectively with all levels of the organization and to collaborate with both Business and Business Operations Staff.
- Exceptional analytical, critical thinking, organizing, and problem-solving skills.
- Able to effectively and efficiently establish plans and manage priorities to meet deadlines while maintaining quality.
Education and Experience
- Minimum of five (5) years prior experience working as a Head Coach or Manager in the WCBL, Collegiate or at the professional level.
- Proficient in use of MS Office applications.
Other
- Extensive and regular travel required throughout Western Canada.
- The hours of work are irregular and vary; working these hours is required to successfully carry out this position.
