Softball Operations Lead & Travel Coordinator

Purdue University; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Purdue University is seeking a Supervisor of Softball Operations in West Lafayette to oversee travel, compliance, scheduling, student-managers, ticket lists, and the team calendar. The role entails driving projects from start to finish and coordinating with coaches and staff to ensure smooth operations.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree and at least two years in sports or higher education administration, with strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supervision, Sports Administration, Higher Education administration, or related fields.
• Two years of experience in sports administration or higher education administration or related coaching.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience will also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Supervise student managers and work-study students: hire, fire and performance feedback.
• Develop, write, and communicate procedures to ensure an effective flow of information between coaches, support staff and other Athletic operations.
• Assist with identification of future opponents and negotiate game contracts with business office involvement.
• Establish and implement policy regarding complimentary admissions for high school coaches and former student-athletes.
• Schedule and coordinate all away meets, including post-season tournament games and host university contact.
• Develop the master calendar for the Softball program and manage travel logistics and calendar updates.
• Coordinate on-campus recruiting program and ensure compliance with NCAA, Big Ten, and Departmental policies.
• Maintain recruiting database and mailing materials; partner with Athletics Student Services to monitor student-athletes.
• Track eligibility, monitor study tables while traveling, and assist with time-management and organizational skills counseling.
• Analyze expenditures, prepare budget, and present to Head Coach; liaise with Athletic Business Office on budget documentation.
• Coordinate community service events and alumni liaison activities; manage alumni database.

Skills

Communication

Planning & Organization

Policy compliance

Problem solving

Public relations

Oral communication

Written communication

Leadership

Teamwork

Technology literacy

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Concur

TeamWorks

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Job description

Purdue University is seeking a Supervisor of Softball Operations in West Lafayette to oversee travel, compliance, scheduling, student-managers, ticket lists, and the team calendar. The role entails driving projects from start to finish and coordinating with coaches and staff to ensure smooth operations.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree and at least two years in sports or higher education administration, with strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.