About This Role
This leadership role involves leading and managing all baseball training operations at a batting cage facility. The Athletic Director designs and implements a comprehensive hitting development program, oversees daily batting cage operations, and manages a team of assistant hitting instructors. The ideal candidate is a strong leader with a deep understanding of hitting mechanics, player development, and staff supervision.
Responsibilities
- Design and maintain a progressive hitting program tailored to players of all ages and skill levels
- Incorporate modern training techniques, drills, and performance analytics
- Monitor player progress and adjust programming based on individual development goals
- Occasionally lead training sessions, private lessons, and clinics
- Recruit, train, and manage a team of assistant hitting instructors
- Develop staff training protocols to ensure consistent coaching methodology
- Provide mentorship, feedback, and performance evaluations to instructional staff
- Create work schedules and manage timekeeping
- Oversee daily operations of the batting cage facility, ensuring efficiency, safety, and cleanliness
- Manage equipment setup, maintenance, and proper usage protocols
- Coordinate scheduling of lessons, clinics, camps, and team rentals
- Ensure high-quality customer service and client satisfaction
- Collaborate with ownership/management to set strategic goals, pricing, and marketing initiatives
Requirements
- Significant experience in baseball coaching, ideally with a focus on hitting (college/pro level experience a plus)
- Previous leadership or management experience required
- Strong understanding of hitting mechanics, training tools, and player development systems
- Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends
- CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)
- Bachelor's degree in Sports Management, Kinesiology, or a related field preferred
Nice to have:
- Familiarity with video analysis tools (e.g., Rapsodo, HitTrax, Blast Motion)
- Experience managing athletic or instructional programs
- Customer service or business management experience is a strong plus