J.R. Kidd - Assistant Director of Compliance - Staff Directory

Staff Directory

J.R. Kidd

Title:
Assistant Director of Compliance
Email:
Phone:
561-297-4547

At Florida Atlantic

Joined the department in the spring of 2025 as Assistant Director of Compliance.

At Stetson University

Became a part of the Stetson staff in August of 2023 as the Assistant Director of Compliance after working a summer-long internship in the compliance office.
Actively involved in compliance for 18 sports, establishing NCAA eligibility and amateurism, and serving as the main point of contact for all ARMS related inquiries.
Executed National Letters of Intent and both initial and renewal offers of athletic aid for 18 sports.
Provided daily ASUN and NCAA rules interpretations, updates, and education to coaches, staff, and student-athletes.

At Rising Spear

Served as a part of the Rising Spear staff from January 2023 to May 2023 as the Director of Membership Services.
Established gift management, processing, and membership rewards system.
Coordinated and assisted in events for Make-A-Wish/Rising Spear fundraiser and Mustangs United charity event as well as events to promote the company brand.

At Tampa Bay Rays

Served as the visiting team clubhouse assistant from June 2022 to October 2022.
Assisted Major League Baseball players and coaches with clubhouse needs.
Responsible for treatment and cleaning of team uniforms and organization and preparation of clubhouse.

At Florida State

Joined the Florida State baseball program in August of 2017, eventually appointed to Head Student Manager (Graduate Assistant) responsible for hiring, training, and leading student managers to facilitate the day-to-day operations.
Served as main point of communication between coaches, staff members, and players and was entrusted to manage daily activities such as social media, laundry, meals, and fields preparation for the team.
Conducted summer camps for prospective high school baseball players as well as hospitality for official recruiting visits and away teams on gamedays.

Personal
Education: A double graduate of Florida State, receiving his undergraduate degree in Risk Management and a master’s degree in Sport Management. Native of Maitland, Florida.