Guest Player Connect · 2 weeks ago
Field Operations Director (Baseball)
Orlando, FL
Part-time
Onsite
Director/ExecutiveGuest Player Connect (GPC) is a youth baseball organization focused on providing a positive experience for players and families during weekend tournaments. The Field Operations Director oversees game-day operations, ensuring proper staffing and smooth execution of tournaments in the Central Florida / Greater Orlando market.
Sports
Hiring Manager
Erik Johnson
Responsibilities
Be on site for assigned tournament weekends
Confirm all assigned GPC coaches arrive on time and prepared
Monitor coverage across GPC teams and fields
Ensure games start and continue without disruption
Serve as GPC’s on-site operational point of contact
Step in to coach only when required due to no-shows, illness, or emergencies
Temporarily reassign coaches as needed to maintain coverage and keep games running
Address lateness or attendance issues in real time
Stabilize situations quickly to minimize impact on players and families
Ensure coaches follow the GPC Baseball Playbook and conduct standards
De-escalate parent, coach, or referee issues calmly and professionally
Prevent unprofessional sideline behavior
Represent GPC professionally and cooperatively with tournament staff, partners, and families
Communicate real-time issues to NJ Operations
Provide clear, factual updates including: What occurred, Actions taken on site, Any decisions or follow-up required
Carry out NJ Operations’ instructions regarding enforcement or next steps
Submit a brief post-weekend report summarizing: Attendance or coverage issues, Coach reassignments or interventions, Brand or conduct concerns, Recommendations for follow-up
Qualification
Required
Strong baseball knowledge (rules, game flow, basic strategy)
Prior coaching or competitive playing experience
Previous sports operations, event operations, or on-site management experience
Proven reliability and calm decision-making under pressure
Clear, professional communication skills
Availability for full tournament weekends only
Preferred
Experience overseeing adults in sports, event, or tournament environments
Familiarity with youth baseball and parent-facing situations
Comfort acting as on-site authority while representing the corporate office
Ability to operate independently while following established policies and procedures
Company
Guest Player Connect
Guest Player Connect offers youth baseball players flexible opportunities to play competitive games on their off weekends, giving them a chance to play the game they love, have fun, develop skills, and gain valuable game experience in a relaxed environment.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase