Intern, Major League Operations (2024 Season)

Job Classification: Part-Time
Location: Nationals Park, Washington, DC

Summary:
Contribute to Washington Nationals Baseball Operations for the 2024 season as one of our highly valued interns. We’re looking for accomplished individuals who can contribute to our front office by specializing in work related to Major League Operations. This internship is for the 2024 season and typically spans from Opening Day to November 1st. We will also consider candidates available after completion of the spring semester.

The Major League Operations internship includes assisting the Baseball Operations Department with day-to-day assignments, along with long term projects centered on roster management, salary arbitration, transactions, and the economics of baseball. A degree in economics, statistics, computer science or mathematics is preferred, and it is expected that the candidate will be able to demonstrate an interest and understanding of both publicly available sabermetrics research and the economics of baseball. Experience in finance or consulting is valued, as well as baseball/softball playing experience at the collegiate or professional level.

The Nationals are a military-friendly organization actively recruiting veterans and spouses.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage recurring tasks such as updating depth charts, maintaining tracking sheets, and disseminating daily reports
• Ad hoc data analysis projects
• Review of new research from various external analytical sources
• Assist with major baseball events such as the trade deadline, the amateur draft, and salary arbitration
• Support with general office administration
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• Undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited college or university
• Undergraduate or graduate degree in Economics, Statistics, Computer Science, or Mathematics preferred
• Experience in Finance or Consulting preferred
• Minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
• College or professional baseball/softball playing experience preferred
• Available for the entire term of the Internship
• Authorized to work in the United States

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities necessary to perform essential functions:

• Highly motivated and excellent attention to detail
• Demonstrated passion for baseball and baseball operations
• Excellent communication skills including the ability to write clearly and effectively
• Ability to use time efficiently
• Proficient in MS Office applications such as Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong analytical skills
• Uphold Core Values: Excellence, Performance, and Accountability. These core values set the tone in everything we do, help us succeed on and off the field, make a difference in the community and provide the best guest experience in sports. It is important that the person in the position commits themselves to these core values so that we can constantly move forward in the same direction—together.

Physical/Environmental Requirements

• Office: Working conditions are normal for an office environment. Work may require occasional weekend and/or evening work.

All applicants for employment at the Washington Nationals are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to commencing employment. Applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment will be required to produce proof of vaccination status prior to their first day of employment. Applicants with qualifying disabilities or bona fide religious objections may be exempted from this requirement or otherwise accommodated if they are unable to be vaccinated.

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CHICAGO CUBS BASEBALL R&D: ANALYTICS & SCIENCES OPPORTUNITIES
The Chicago Cubs Baseball Research & Development team is looking for analysts to contribute to the Baseball Analytics and Baseball Sciences teams. We have consolidated applications for these two roles so that candidates only need to apply once to be considered for both roles. There will also be an opportunity to specify the role that you think is a better fit.

Analyst, Baseball Analytics

REPORTS TO: Director, Baseball Analytics
FLSA STATUS: Exempt

The Chicago Cubs are seeking analysts to join the Baseball Analytics group in the Baseball Operations’ Research and Development team. This role will focus on constructing models that estimate skills, likelihoods, and contexts for various baseball phenomena. The analyst will work closely with the entirety of the R&D department to develop methods to process data, improve the effective understanding and application of data, and disseminate analytic insights throughout the organization. Analysts may focus their efforts towards collaborating with the Advanced Scouting, Amateur Scouting, International Scouting, Professional Scouting, Baseball Sciences, or Player Development groups, as strengths dictate.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create data modeling pipelines that maintain up-to-date predictions of a variety of baseball metrics

• Analyze collected data leveraging in-house models and insights

• Research, develop, and test methods and models for the purpose of player assessment, development, and acquisition, as well as the optimization of in-game strategy

• Effectively present analyses using written reports and data visualization methods to communicate relevant findings

• Work with Baseball Systems team to integrate new statistical analyses, models, and data visualizations into Cubs web applications

• Incorporate new analysis into existing data processes to improve automated reporting

• Identify, diagnose, and resolve data quality issues

• Handle data and analysis requests from the coaching staff and other departments within Baseball Operations

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in a quantitative field such as statistics, engineering, mathematics, physics, quantitative social sciences, computer science, or operations research

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Proficiency with SQL, and at least one statistical programming language (e.g., Julia, MATLAB, Python, R)

• Expertise in one or more of the following areas: advanced baseball analytics, specialized statistical methods, implementation of models in a productionized data pipeline (i.e., MLOps)

• Familiarity with advanced statistical modeling techniques

• Relevant experience working in baseball preferred

Response Expectations:
Due to the overwhelming number of applications we receive, we unfortunately may not be able to respond in person to each applicant. However, we can assure you that you will receive an email confirmation when you apply as well as additional email notifications whether you are selected to move forward for the position or not. Please note, we keep all resumes on file and will contact you should we wish to schedule an interview with you.

To Apply:
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Analyst, Baseball Sciences

REPORTS TO: Director, Baseball Sciences
FLSA STATUS: Exempt

ROLE
The Chicago Cubs are seeking an analyst to join the Baseball Sciences group in the Baseball Operations’ Research and Development department. This role will focus on improving our understanding of player performance through the analysis of various data sources and technologies, including motion capture, force plates, wearable sensors, and off-field assessments. The analyst will be responsible for performing quantitative research on existing data while also helping the organization identify novel technologies or initiatives that could lead to further insight. The ideal candidate will possess strong quantitative skills, the ability to think critically and creativity, domain-specific knowledge/experience, and the ability to communicate effectively to non-technical stakeholders.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform quantitative research to better understand and quantify player performance

• Identify and evaluate new technologies and assessments

• Work with the Baseball Analytics group to integrate Baseball Sciences research into player valuation models

• Communicate research insights to various departments and stakeholders—including coaches, scouts, trainers, and S&C staff

• Collaborate with Player Development to design/oversee initiatives that can help answer research hypotheses

• Stay up to date with academic literature and public research

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in either a quantitative field (statistics, engineering, physics, computer science, etc.) or a domain-specific field (biomechanics, exercise science, neuroscience, etc.)

• Proficiency with SQL and at least one statistical programming language (Julia, MATLAB, Python, R)

• Familiarity with advanced statistical modeling and machine learning techniques

• Experience analyzing motion capture data or other relevant time-series data sources

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Experience working in baseball preferred

Response Expectations:
Due to the overwhelming number of applications we receive, we unfortunately may not be able to respond in person to each applicant. However, we can assure you that you will receive an email confirmation when you apply as well as additional email notifications whether you are selected to move forward for the position or not. Please note, we keep all resumes on file and will contact you should we wish to schedule an interview with you.

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Junior Data Engineer
Junior Biomechanist

Junior Data Engineer

Department: Baseball Operations
Reporting to: Assistant GM, Baseball Development & Technology
Job Classification: Full-time, Exempt
Full-time Location (City, State): Mesa, AZ, OR remote

About the A’s:
The Oakland A’s are a baseball team founded in 1901. They have a rich history, having won nine World Series championships and 15 American League pennants. The A’s are known for pioneering the “Moneyball” approach to team-building, which focuses on using statistical analysis to identify undervalued players.

In addition to their success on the field, the Oakland A’s also have a positive and dynamic work culture. They have been recognized twice as the Front Office Sports, Best Employers in Sports.

The A’s are defined by their core pillars of being Dynamic, Innovative, and Inclusive. Working for the A’s offers the opportunity to be part of an innovative organization that values its employees and strives to create a positive work environment.

Description:
The Oakland A’s are hiring for a full-time Junior Data Engineer to assist the Baseball Operations Department. This position will mainly support all Baseball Operations data ingestion, administration, and support, crossing into Player Development and Research & Development. This position is based out of Mesa, AZ or has the potential to be remote.

Responsibilities:

• Develop efficient processes to import and maintain data from external data sources.
• Document and optimize existing data pipeline processes.
• Ensure all datasets are properly designed for R&D department usage.
• Collaborate with data scientists and analysts to explore and improve statistical model outputs.
• Perform ad-hoc queries for front office and coaching / video staff as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Applicable degree from accredited college or university.
• Experience working with relational databases – SQL Server preferred.
• Experience with importing data from different sources (API, flat file, database) via data programming languages – Python preferred. 
• Experience writing and optimizing SQL queries.
• Strong organizational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Familiarity with statistics and data science concepts.
• Understanding of data lifecycle and testing requirements.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office or Google G Suite.
• Ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays.

The Oakland A’s diversity statement:
Diversity Statement Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are in our organizational DNA. Our commitment to these values is unwavering – on and off the field. Together, we continue to build an inclusive, innovative, and dynamic culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates belonging and amplifies diverse voices. Combining a collaborative and innovative work environment with talented and diverse team members, we’ve created a workforce in which every team member has the tools to reach their full potential.

Equal Opportunity Consideration:
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.

To Apply:
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Junior Biomechanist

Department: Baseball Operations
Reporting to: Director, Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation
Job Classification: Full-time, Exempt
Full-time Location (City, State): Mesa, AZ

About the A’s:
The Oakland A’s are a baseball team founded in 1901. They have a rich history, having won nine World Series championships and 15 American League pennants. The A’s are known for pioneering the “Moneyball” approach to team-building, which focuses on using statistical analysis to identify undervalued players.

In addition to their success on the field, the Oakland A’s also have a positive and dynamic work culture. They have been recognized twice as the Front Office Sports, Best Employers in Sports.

The A’s are defined by their core pillars of being Dynamic, Innovative, and Inclusive. Working for the A’s offers the opportunity to be part of an innovative organization that values its employees and strives to create a positive work environment.

Description:
The Oakland A’s are hiring for a full-time Junior Biomechanist alongside and in conjunction with the Lead Sport Scientist / Biomechanist and the Sports Medicine / Performance department. This position will assist in numerous organizational priorities, including building and reporting new sports performance reports and metrics, playing an active role in biomechanical evaluations of both internal and external organizational players, and serving as a keystone for stakeholders between the Major League, Baseball Operations, Research and Development, Player Development and Sports Science staffs. This position will be primarily based out of Mesa, AZ.

Responsibilities:

• Organize, interpret, and execute data-based analysis of in-game biomechanical data.
• Collaborate with Lead Sport Scientist / Biomechanist to establish objective measures and workload-based reports relating to player health and injury prevention.
• Assist with development and execution of performance science initiatives across the organization, including data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Effectively collaborate and communicate with player development, sports medicine, strength and conditioning, and front office staff.
• Test, implement, and create protocols for new and developing technologies within the baseball science world.
• Work with Performance Staff, Player Development, and Baseball Research and Development departments to improve and tailor individual player development plans.

Requirements:

• A graduate-level degree in biomechanics or a related field, or demonstrated experience collecting, interpreting, modeling, and applying biomechanics data.
• Demonstrated work in sports science or performance field, either with team or program, relating to data collection, analysis, and implementation.
• Biomechanics background or experience working with biomechanical data.
• Prior knowledge of motion capture and other technologies.
• Excellent communication skills including written and verbal.
• Ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Some travel required (California, affiliate cities, or elsewhere).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience and proficiency with: biomechanical datasets, Database querying (e.g., SQL) and statistical software (e.g., R, Python).
• Strong proficiency in data analysis tools.

The Oakland A’s diversity statement:
Diversity Statement Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are in our organizational DNA. Our commitment to these values is unwavering – on and off the field. Together, we continue to build an inclusive, innovative, and dynamic culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates belonging and amplifies diverse voices. Combining a collaborative and innovative work environment with talented and diverse team members, we’ve created a workforce in which every team member has the tools to reach their full potential.

Equal Opportunity Consideration:
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.

To Apply:
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Advance Scouting Analyst
Player Development Analyst

Advance Scouting Analyst

Department: Baseball Operations
Reporting to: Director, Baseball Development
Job Classification: Full-time, Exempt
Full-time Location (City, State): Oakland, CA

About the A’s:
The Oakland A’s are a baseball team founded in 1901. They have a rich history, having won nine World Series championships and 15 American League pennants. The A’s are known for pioneering the “Moneyball” approach to team-building, which focuses on using statistical analysis to identify undervalued players.

In addition to their success on the field, the Oakland A’s also have a positive and dynamic work culture. They have been recognized twice as the Front Office Sports, Best Employers in Sports.

The A’s are defined by their core pillars of being Dynamic, Innovative, and Inclusive. Working for the A’s offers the opportunity to be part of an innovative organization that values its employees and strives to create a positive work environment.

Description:
The Oakland A’s are hiring for a full-time Advance Scouting Analyst to assist the Advance Scouting Department. This position crosses into the intersection of several fields (Baseball Operations, Player Development, Video, Research & Analytics). The ideal candidate will seamlessly integrate into the advance work process, aiding the coaching and video support staff in pre-game and game tasks for the duration of the 2024 season. This position will be primarily based out of Oakland, CA, but will require extensive travel with the Major League club.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in pre-game preparation and assignments for coaching and advance staff.
• Perform ad-hoc queries for coaching and video staff, and front office as needed.
• Help chart, film, and clip early work and game video and data feeds.
• Navigate through public and proprietary data sources for strategic insights.

Requirements:

• Degree from accredited college or university.
• Demonstrated quantitative background, either by degree or work sample (SQL, R, Python, Tableau, or other programming language).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office or Google G Suite.
• Excellent verbal communication and problem solving IT or other technical issues.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Playing background (baseball or softball) at the collegiate level or above is a plus.
• Ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Willingness to travel with the Major League club up to 90 days a year.

The Oakland A’s diversity statement:
Diversity Statement Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are in our organizational DNA. Our commitment to these values is unwavering – on and off the field. Together, we continue to build an inclusive, innovative, and dynamic culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates belonging and amplifies diverse voices. Combining a collaborative and innovative work environment with talented and diverse team members, we’ve created a workforce in which every team member has the tools to reach their full potential.

Equal Opportunity Consideration:
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.

In adherence to California’s Pay Transparency Act (SB 1162), the salary range for this role is $65,000 – $70,000, consistent with California’s minimum salary threshold requirement.

To Apply:
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Player Development Analyst

Department: Baseball Operations
Reporting to: Director, Baseball Development
Job Classification: Full-time, Exempt
Full-time Location (City, State): Mesa, AZ

About the A’s:
The Oakland A’s are a baseball team founded in 1901. They have a rich history, having won nine World Series championships and 15 American League pennants. The A’s are known for pioneering the “Moneyball” approach to team-building, which focuses on using statistical analysis to identify undervalued players.

In addition to their success on the field, the Oakland A’s also have a positive and dynamic work culture. They have been recognized twice as the Front Office Sports, Best Employers in Sports.

The A’s are defined by their core pillars of being Dynamic, Innovative, and Inclusive. Working for the A’s offers the opportunity to be part of an innovative organization that values its employees and strives to create a positive work environment.

Description:
The Oakland A’s are hiring for a full-time Player Development Analyst to assist the Player Development Department. This position will handle multiple responsibilities, including building and reporting new statistical models and findings, assisting in producing player improvement plans, and serve as a resource for the Player Development and Sports Science staff. This position will also assist in operating and producing analysis for various tracking technologies. This position will be primarily based out of Mesa, AZ.

Responsibilities:

• Produce statistical analysis and reporting for Player Development coaching staff.
• Conduct research projects for various groups within Player Development (Strength & Conditioning, Sports Science).
• Collaborate with the research and development team on statistical modeling techniques and projects with a focus on Player Development.
• Assist with the capture and analysis of ball and player tracking technologies.
• Assist the staff with ad-hoc analysis and reporting.

Requirements:

• Undergraduate degree in math, computer science, economics, statistics or related quantitative field.
• Strong proficiency in SQL and R.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Self-starter with an ability to handle multiple tasks and responsibilities.
• Excellent communication skills including written and verbal; ability to present ideas clearly and concisely.
• Ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Willingness to occasionally travel to Oakland, CA, minor league affiliates, or elsewhere.
• Playing background (baseball or softball) at the collegiate level or above is a plus.

The Oakland A’s diversity statement:
Diversity Statement Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are in our organizational DNA. Our commitment to these values is unwavering – on and off the field. Together, we continue to build an inclusive, innovative, and dynamic culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates belonging and amplifies diverse voices. Combining a collaborative and innovative work environment with talented and diverse team members, we’ve created a workforce in which every team member has the tools to reach their full potential.

Equal Opportunity Consideration:
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.

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Senior Application Developer – Baseball Operations
Application Developer – Baseball Operations
Minor League Affiliate Fellowship (Full-Time)

Senior Application Developer – Baseball Operations

Summary of Responsibilities:
The role of the Senior Application Developer will be to design, develop, and maintain baseball-related web applications for the St. Louis Cardinals. This person will collaborate with fellow developers, analysts, systems engineers and Baseball Operations staff to ensure that high quality data, analytics, and visualizations are accessible in a timely fashion to front office members, scouts, coaches, trainers, and players. This person should be detail-oriented, enjoy collaborating with others, communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, and have a strong interest in the game of baseball. This individual will be expected to stay up-to-date with the latest trends and best practices in application development, provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior application developers, and be able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Education & Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field, or a combination of relevant education and work experience
• Minimum of three years of hands-on experience in developing enterprise web applications using Angular
• Proficiency in CSS with experience in modern tools such as SCSS and Tailwind
• Proven experience in building backend services with frameworks like NestJS and Apollo GraphQL
• Competence in designing relational databases, including experience with ORMs
• Familiarity with testing tools such as Jest, Playwright, and Mock Service Worker
• Ensuring applications are compatible with various devices and browsers
• Commitment to promoting and applying best practices within the application development team
• Participation in code reviews and architectural discussions
• Strong knowledge of Git source control and CI/CD processes
• Proficiency in troubleshooting and debugging production issues as they arise
• Demonstrated ability to apply creative solutions to complex technical challenges

Education & Experience Preferred:

• Experience building complex, maintainable interfaces using Angular forms and validators
• Desire to build and maintain reusable UI components to be used by a suite of products
• Proficiency in developing front-end components using Storybook while defining visual, interactive, end-to-end, and unit tests
• Experience using NestJS and NestJS GraphQL to build GraphQL Federation services using the code-first approach
• Proficiency in data visualization using frameworks such as d3, Vega, and Three.js
• Familiarity with developing applications using a monorepo with tools like Nx
• Interest in cultivating and maintaining tools to improve productivity and overall developer experience
• Experience managing backend services using Kubernetes and container-based environments
• Knowledge of cloud computing and cloud technologies, including serverless and event-driven architectures

To Apply:
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Application Developer – Baseball Operations

Summary of Responsibilities:
The role of the Application Developer will be to design, develop, and maintain baseball-related web applications for the St. Louis Cardinals. This person will collaborate with fellow developers, analysts, systems engineers and Baseball Operations staff to ensure that high quality data, analytics, and visualizations are accessible in a timely fashion to front office members, scouts, coaches, trainers, and players. This person should be detail-oriented, enjoy collaborating with others, communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, and have a strong interest in the game of baseball. This individual will be expected to work on projects independently, participate in code reviews and maintain coding standards, assist in troubleshooting and debugging efforts, and stay up-to-date with the latest trends and best practices in web development.

Education & Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field, or a combination of relevant education and work experience
• A minimum of two years of web development through work experience, internships, co-op programs, or personal projects
• Experience with web development frameworks and libraries, such as Angular, React, or Vue.js
• Proficiency in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
• Familiarity with version control systems like Git
• Experience interfacing with relational databases
• Experience designing and consuming APIs
• Design and development of user interfaces and backend services

Education & Experience Preferred:

• Hands-on experience developing frontend applications using Angular and NestJS in Typescript
• Interest in building reusable UI components
• Proficiency in designing intuitive and visually appealing user interfaces (UI)
• Interest in creating data visualizations using frameworks such as d3.js and Three.js
• Experience with JavaScript testing methodologies and tools
• Exposure to cloud technologies, serverless architectures, or container-based environments

To Apply:
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Minor League Affiliate Fellowship (Full-Time)

Summary of Responsibilities:
St. Louis Cardinals are currently seeking candidates for this position to be located at each of our domestic minor league affiliates and our Dominican Republic Academy. The Minor League Affiliate Fellow will handle all video and technology at these locations to assist the minor league coaching staff, including the manager, hitting coach, and pitching coach. The data collected from video and technology will be utilized to provide feedback to players for development.

Pre-game, this position will manage the distribution process, setup and utilization of all baseball & sport science technology. During the game, this position will handle technology resources for the minor league coaches from the dugout. Post-game this position will ensure all data and video collected from the day is available for reporting & analysis; create reports for players and coaches as required. This position will work directly with the Video & Technology Team and reports to the relevant minor league manager for day-to-day responsibilities at the affiliate.

The position is a seasonal job for the 2024 season only, but may lead to full-time employment in Player Development, Scouting, or elsewhere within Baseball Operations.

Essential Functions of the Job:

• Manage baseball & sport science technology and video capture at the affiliate (e.g. TrackMan, Blast Motion, Edgertronic Camera, Polar, Whoop, etc.).
• During the game, depending on staff needs:
  • Manage in-game capture of technology and video from the dugout
  • Quality assurance of the video and data collected for analyses
• Communicate any implementation issues to Technology Specialist / Technology Integration Coordinator that are not remediated through initial troubleshooting
• Attend Spring Training and travel with assigned minor league team on the road throughout the season

Education & Experience Required:

• Proven ability to use and troubleshoot baseball or sport science technology (like pairing portable TrackMan to an Edgertronic camera, syncing wearable technology to a mobile device, etc.)
• Familiar with or a demonstrated willingness to learn technology such as Blast Motion, TrackMan, and video integration
• Postgraduate or college senior available to start work during Spring Training
• Proficient with computers, iPads, and other electronics
• Ability to work weekdays, nights, weekends and holidays
• Spanish or Chinese Mandarin (Taiwanese) fluency a plus

Compensation:

• The Minor League Affiliate Fellow position is considered a full-time position including salary, health insurance, benefits, housing stipend and meal money during road trips.

To Apply:
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R&D Analyst Associate
Baseball Systems Developer Associate

R&D Analyst Associate

Location: Atlanta, GA

The R&D Analyst Associate position will assist Baseball Operations decision-making through the analysis and research of baseball information. The day-to-day responsibilities of this position will revolve around using data analysis to provide insight into player evaluation, performance projection, roster construction, and all other facets of baseball operations decision making, with an emphasis on different areas of baseball operations depending on the baseball calendar and needs of the department. Ideal candidates will have a strong, demonstrated ability to answer wide-ranging research questions using data-driven methods. The position will report to Assistant General Manager, Research and Development.

Note: Applicants for full-season associate and summer associate (May-August) will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced statistical analysis on large datasets in order to assist in the decision making of the Baseball Operations department
• Develop and maintain models, software, reports, or any other information system developed during research
• Perform ad-hoc research projects as requested and present results in a concise manner

Required Qualifications

• Strong foundation in the application of statistical concepts to baseball data, including familiarity with current state of baseball research
• Experience with (or clear ability to learn) SQL and relational databases
• Experience with statistical modeling software (Python strongly preferred)
• Ability to communicate technical findings to individuals with diverse baseball backgrounds (ability to create effective data visualizations is a plus)
• Ability to work flexible hours, including some nights and weekends as dictated by the Major League season
• Must complete a successful background check

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated statistical research in the sports analytics field
• Web development experience, especially with JavaScript (Node.js, Vue.js), or Python (Flask)
• Ability to and desire to learn other programming languages as needed
• Familiarity with big data techniques
• Exposure to cloud-based technology

To Apply:
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Baseball Systems Developer Associate

Location: Atlanta, GA

Description:
The Atlanta Braves are looking to fill the position of Baseball Systems Developer Associate. The Baseball Systems Developer Associate position emphasizes software and web development as it relates to the Baseball Operations department. The Developer’s main responsibilities will be to build and enhance proprietary applications for displaying baseball information and visualizations, maintaining existing information management systems, and developing additional productivity tools to aid in Baseball Operations decision making. Candidates must have experience with application and/or web development, with interest in baseball and sports analytics research as a strong plus. The position will report to Assistant General Manager, Research and Development. Note: Applicants for full-season associate and summer associate (May-August) will be considered.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in developing and maintaining proprietary software used within the Baseball Operations department.
• Work with department stakeholders to develop, deploy and test applications within IT best practice parameters.
• Build relationships, communicate effectively, and gather feedback from Baseball Operations staff to build new platforms and improve existing systems.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Past or expected BA or BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related technical field of study or equivalent work experience.
• Software development experience in one or more programming languages: Java, .NET, Python, JavaScript, C#, C/C++.
• Experience with database technologies and SQL. Microsoft SQL Server experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with using version control such as git.
• Ability to learn new technologies, including new coding languages.
• Strong work ethic, initiative, and the ability to solve technical problems.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including some nights and weekends as dictated by the Major League season.
• Must complete a successful background check.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of current baseball statistics and analytics used in player evaluation a plus
• Experience with data visualization a plus.
• Solid fundamentals with HTML/CSS.
• Web development experience, especially with JavaScript (Node.js, Vue.js, React), or Python (Flask)
• Experience with big data techniques
• Exposure to Agile software development methodology. Kanban or Scrumban experience a plus.
• Familiarity with cloud developer tools
• iOS and/or Android app development
• Demonstrated software development work product.

To Apply:
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Baseball Technology Fellow

Primary Purpose
The Cleveland Guardians Fellowship program is designed to accelerate the pace of development and impact for people interested in working for our organization. Fellowship roles are focused on solving complex challenges, which involve developing new approaches, tools, and techniques to meaningfully drive the organization forward. Fellows will be exposed to work across multiple departments and have access to and be encouraged to use a suite of internal, proprietary resources.

We are seeking Fellows to join our Baseball Technology department. Each Fellow will work full-time with one of our minor league affiliates and report to the Baseball Technology, Player Development, and Baseball Operations departments. Fellows will be expected to manage the collection of multiple data streams and operate as a resource for both coaches and players. This position will include travel to away games.

The ideal candidate will be curious, creative, open-minded, and excited to work in a collaborative environment. The candidate will be able to clearly communicate with others, build strong relationships, and have the ability to present complex topics to a wide range of audiences. They will take the initiative to perform research in the areas of their choosing that advance the Guardians’ player development procedures and philosophies.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Baseball Technology:

• Operate bat/ball tracking technology and other sports science technology.
• Manage pre-game, in-game, and post-game video process.
• Manage the corresponding data and video collection process and assist with interpretation & distribution.
• Assist the Information Systems team with Baseball Technology-related troubleshooting and support.

Coaching Staff Support:

• Support Minor League field staff with Advance Scouting Process.
• Assist affiliate staff with various administrative tasks (i.e. daily scheduling, team travel).
• Assist Minor League field staff with pre-game activities.

Baseball Development and Analysis:

• Collaborate with coaching staff, Player Development, and Baseball Operations to monitor player goals and player progress.
• Perform ad hoc research and analysis, both at the request of staff and independently.
• Communicate findings and insights to Minor League Coaches, Players, and Player Development and Baseball Operations Departments.

Education & Experience Requirements and Preference

• Bachelor’s degree or prior professional experience.
• Demonstrated passion for at least one: baseball technology, scouting, baseball analytics, sports science, hitting or pitching analysis and/or biomechanics, strength and conditioning, motor learning, or other baseball/softball-related field.

Skills:

• Organization: Ability to create, maintain, and execute a schedule with precision and agility.
• Work Ethic: A relentless drive to collect more and better information.
• Passion: Demonstrate a clear passion for the game, teammates, the organization, and learning.
• Resourcefulness: Utilize organizational resources to develop and understand organizational philosophies.
• Strategic Thinking: Employ a problem-solving mindset and strategic thinking.
• Time Management: Ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaboration: Partner with staff and players and exhibit excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Experience:
While we are looking for a variety of diverse skill sets for this role, we know that past Fellows who have thrived in this role possessed certain skills that are best aligned with the game of baseball. If you have demonstrated experience with any of the following, you may be better positioned to thrive in this role.

• Conversational Spanish or better a plus.
• Experience with video editing software (i.e. Adobe Premier) a plus.
• Experience with SQL and statistical software (i.e. R, Python, Stata, SAS) a plus.
• Experience in troubleshooting network, computer, and other device connectivity issues a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Working knowledge of advanced baseball statistics and publicly available research.

Standard Requirements

• Represents the Cleveland Guardians in a positive fashion to all business partners and the public.
• Reads, speaks, comprehends, and communicates English effectively in all communications.
• Ability to develop and maintain successful working relationships with teammates across departments.
• Ability to always act according to the organizational values and service excellence.
• Ability to work with diverse populations and have a demonstrated commitment to social justice.
• Ability to walk, sit, or stand for an entire shift.
• Ability to work extended days and hours, including holidays and weekends.
• Ability to move throughout all areas and levels of the Ballpark.
• Ability to work in a diverse and changing environment.
• Occasional physical activity such as lifting and carrying boxes at least 25 lbs.

The above information is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required for this position. No part in this job description restricts management’s right to assign additional responsibilities to this job at any time. 

The Cleveland Guardians are committed to developing and maintaining an environment that embraces all forms of diversity to enrich our core values, enhance our competitive position, strengthen our impact within our community, and foster a greater sense of belonging for our employees.

In this spirit, we know studies have shown that people from historically underserved groups – including women and people of color – are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and understand that the candidate may bring certain skills and experiences to the role that are not listed above, but that would add tremendous value to our organization. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of our qualifications described.

About Us:
In Baseball Technology, our shared goal is to identify and develop diverse players and front-office teammates who contribute to our mission. By working together effectively and collaboratively, we create a family atmosphere that supports learning as we strive for excellence in everything we do. We believe that we will achieve our goals by making evidence-based decisions and creating environments that support our people and empower them to learn.

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Minor League Pitching Coach
Sport Science Analyst

Minor League Pitching Coach

Primary Purpose
The Cleveland Guardians are sourcing applicants for potential future Minor League Pitching Coach openings in the Player Development Department. Though the team does not have any current openings, we are looking to get to know potential candidates throughout the calendar year in order to (1) begin to vet potential candidates at times more conducive to their schedules; and (2) enable us to move forward more quickly through the hiring process if and when relevant openings do develop. The ideal candidate will possess a passion for player and personal growth, experience integrating multiple information sources to create and implement development plans, and a thorough understanding of skill acquisition principles. Excellent applicants will demonstrate curiosity, creativity, and a drive to learn new concepts to problem solve. First and foremost, we are looking for great people!

We are committed to creating an equitable interview process that recognizes the unique identities of all applicants and allows candidates to bring their best selves forward. If you are more comfortable with submitting your materials (i.e., resume, other documents) in Spanish, please feel free to do so.

If you meet some of the qualifications above, we encourage you to apply or to reach out for more information. We know that people from historically marginalized groups – including people of color, women, people from working class backgrounds, and people who identify as LGBTQ – may feel less likely to apply, even though they are qualified, unless they meet every requirement for a job. Therefore, we encourage you to reach out if you have questions about the role or your qualifications. We are happy to help you feel ready to apply!

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

• Integrate objective information into a detailed and comprehensive player development plan. 
• Create effective training environments based off individual player plans. 
• Collaborate with Physical domains to effectively plan, implement, and monitor a holistic player development plan. 
• Utilize internal tools, resources, and analytics to assess and adjust player plans. 
• Communicate development plans and progress with players and Player Development staff and Front Office throughout the year.
• Assist field staff with normal daily operations when necessary. 

Requirements

• Minimum of two years related experience and/or training required. Previous experience with a Major or Minor League Baseball organization or collegiate baseball program is a plus.
• Candidate is willing to potentially work at our development complex in Arizona year-round. 
• Ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of people and backgrounds.
• Reads, speaks, comprehends, and communicates English proficiently in all communications.
• Interest in personal and professional development with a desire to be involved in internal continuing education opportunities. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Office, and Outlook. 

Preferred Experience
We are looking for a variety of skill sets. If you have demonstrated experience with any of the following, you may be who we are looking for to join our team.

• Fluency in Spanish is a plus but not required.
• Proficiency in SQL is a plus but not required.
• Experience working with Trackman, Edgertronic cameras, biomechanics data, and workload monitoring data. 
• Strength & conditioning experience is a plus but not required.

Standard Requirements

• Represents the Cleveland Guardians in a positive fashion to all business partners and the general public.
• Ability to develop and maintain successful working relationship with members of the Front Office.
• Ability to act according to the organizational values and service excellence at all times. 
• Ability to work with multicultural populations and have a commitment to fairness and equality. 
• Ability to work in a diverse and changing environment.

To Apply:
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Sport Science Analyst

Primary Purpose
Working as part of the Sport Science team and the relevant affiliate performance teams, this role will collect and provide key physical performance information to athletes, coaches, and front office personnel. The Applied Sport Science Analyst will be providing support to fundamental and physical performance staff and help facilitate the development of world-class sport science practices within the Cleveland Guardians organization.

Core Responsibilities / Duties

• Physical Assessment and Analysis:
  • Ensure regular valid and reliable physical assessments are conducted on all players.
  • Provide analysis of assessment data to support physical goal creation and goal progress processes.
• Workload Monitoring:
  • Ensure the collection of objective and subjective workload and readiness information to inform athlete management processes.
  • Provide analysis of daily workload information to support athlete management decisions.
• S&C Programming Support:
  • Support S&C staff to ensure programs are evidence-based and aligned with physical goals with a high degree of adherence.
• Injury Monitoring:
  • Report on injury prevalence to highlight injury trends, and to develop and evaluate injury prevention strategies.
• Education:
  • Be current with the scientific literature through a community of learners, contribute to the education of players and staff on key performance and sport science concepts and initiatives in alignment with organizational philosophies.
• Data Visualization:
  • Assist in the development of data visualizations across transparent platforms that service players, coaches, performance staff, and front-office personnel.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience Requirements and Preference

• Education & Experience:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Physiology or Sport Science (or related field)
  • Master’s Degree in Exercise Physiology or Sport Science (or related field) preferred.
  • Minimum 2 years of experience as an S&C Coach / Sport Scientist within a professional, private, or collegiate program.
  • National Certification as a registered sport scientist (NSCA, ESSA, BASES) preferred.
  • Specialized knowledge across physiology, strength science, motor control, biomechanics, performance analysis, research methods and evidence-based practice and how to apply these disciplines to developing baseball athletes.

• Job Requirements:
  • Highly organized with a growth mindset and an aptitude for strategic thinking
  • Passion: Demonstrate a clear passion for the game, teammates, and the organization.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Working knowledge of physical performance data and peer-reviewed research.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
  • Experience with R, SQL, Power BI and other statistical software preferred

Standard Requirements

• Represents the Cleveland Guardians in a positive fashion to all business partners and the general public.
• Reads, speaks, comprehends, and communicates English effectively in all communications.
• Ability to develop and maintain successful working relationship with teammates across departments.
• Ability to act according to the organizational values and service excellence at all times.
• Ability to work with diverse populations and have a demonstrated commitment to social justice.
• Ability to walk, sit or stand for an entire shift.
• Ability to work extended days and hours, including holidays and weekends.
• Ability to move throughout all areas and levels of the Ballpark.
• Ability to work in a diverse and changing environment.
• Occasional physical activity such as lifting and carrying boxes at least 25 lbs.

The Cleveland Guardians are committed to developing and maintaining an environment that embraces all forms of diversity to enrich our core values, enhance our competitive position, strengthen our impact within our community, and foster a greater sense of belonging for our employees.

In this spirit, we know studies have shown that people from historically underserved groups – including women and people of color – are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and understand that candidate may bring certain skills and experiences to the role that are not listed above, but that would add tremendous value to our organization. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of our qualifications described.

To Apply:
To apply, please follow this link.

The content in this posting was created and provided solely by the Cleveland Guardians.

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2024 Amateur Scouting Development Associate
2024 Complex Development Coach Associate
Hitting Coach, Complex
Infield Coordinator
Minor League Assistant Athletic Trainer
Korean-Language Translator

2024 Amateur Scouting Development Associate

MULTIPLE LOCATIONS /BASEBALL OPERATIONS /ASSOCIATE/CO-OP/INTERN/ ON-SITE

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW:
The Amateur Domestic Scouting department is primarily responsible for improving organizational talent through the Rule IV Draft and UDFA signing process. The Amateur Domestic Scouting department should be optimized for being best in class at identifying, evaluating, and ultimately valuing amateur baseball talent. This includes, but is not limited to creating well-grounded scouting practices, building relationships for intelligence background gathering, leveraging R&D for process support, developing strong staff education frameworks, and establishing sound decision-making processes.

POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Boston Red Sox Amateur Scouting Development Associate is one of the most unique entry-level positions in the industry. It provides the opportunity to hone your skills as an evaluator; directly assisting area scouts and cross checkers with coverage while concurrently supporting the front office staff with video and data collection. In the role, this person will spend most of their time tracking down specific targets, writing reports, and meeting with members of the department to expedite personal and professional growth. The Associate will also get the opportunity to present at draft meetings and gain insight to draft strategy to further development. Cultivating impact evaluators that eventually fit into future openings within the scouting departments of the Boston Red Sox is a priority. These Associate roles hopefully serve as a key step towards achieving that goal.

California’s Pay Transparency laws require disclosure of salary ranges in job advertisements and the base salary is commensurate with experience, ranging from $40,000-$50,000.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assisting local area scouts with coverage
• Writing scouting reports
• Learning to navigate the landscape of internal systems
• Understanding the ancillary job responsibilities of area scouts
• Collecting video
• Building a foundation of understanding baseball technologies
• Developing relationships with the local baseball community
• Assist in on-field player workouts
• Participate in weekly meetings with front office personnel

CHARACTERISTICS / QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong passion for scouting and talent evaluation
• Evident open-mindedness with a high willingness to learn & receive feedback
• Excellent time management skills
• Sound communication skills
• Admirable attention to detail
• Flexible hours including nights & weekends
• Willingness to relocate to either Southern California or Northern Florida

Prospective employees will receive consideration without discrimination based on race, religious creed, color, sex, age, national origin, handicap, disability, military/veteran status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or protected genetic information.

To Apply:
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2024 Complex Development Coach Associate

FORT MYERS, FL, UNITED STATES /BASEBALL OPERATIONS /ASSOCIATE/CO-OP/INTERN/ ON-SITE

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW:
The Player Development Staff is dedicated to cultivating impact talent from around the globe utilizing best-in-class practices for mental, physical, and fundamental progression. Utilizing innovative technology, dynamic training, and modern facilities, we provide our staff with growth opportunities throughout various industry paths.

POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Complex Development Coach Associate will work within the Player Development department to ensure information is leveraged to advance development goals of minor league players at the Florida Complex. The position will work closely with Roving Coordinators, Affiliate Staff, and Baseball Analytics, to help inform decision-making related to player plan goals. The role will have a dual-reporting relationship with the Assistant Director, Player Development and Coordinator, Baseball Development.

TIMELINE: January 2024-October 2024

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Aid in the implementation of new technology, to collect information and improve player performance
• Assist with the integration of information from the Baseball Analytics department
• Ensure that on-field coordinators, coaches, Baseball Analytics, and are aligned with goals for each individual player
• Provide daily communication and periodic feedback reports to players, coaches, coordinators, and front-office
• Perform important quality control functions related to data recorded and information delivered to players and staff members
• Assist with daily upkeep of player development and advance scouting materials

CHARACTERISTICS / QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong administrative skills
• Organized, proactive, and strong communicative skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Willing to relocate
• Willing to work nights, weekends, and holidays
• Willing to travel with the team
• Prior experience in baseball/softball is preferred – College baseball team, summer team, training facility
• Prior video experience (BATS, Synergy, Edgertronic) is preferred
• Prior baseball technology experience (Trackman, Blast, Rapsodo) is preferred

Prospective employees will receive consideration without discrimination based on race, religious creed, color, sex, age, national origin, handicap, disability, military/veteran status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or protected genetic information.

To Apply:
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Hitting Coach, Complex

FORT MYERS, FL, UNITED STATES /BASEBALL OPERATIONS /FULL-TIME/ ON-SITE

POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Hitting Coach, Complex will work closely with the Director, Hitting Development and Program Design and necessary auxiliary staff to implement, execute, and track evidence-based offensive development. It is a uniformed position that will assist in the daily fulfillment of individual player plans.

ROLES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coach hitters during practice and games.
• Collaborate with hitting staff to design and implement daily practice plans.
• Execute individual player plans as advised by the Director, Hitting Development and Program Design.
• Introduce Advance Reports and Game Planning to complex hitters using available data.
• Utilize and operate various baseball technologies including Blast Motion, HitTrax, and K-Vest.
• Report on athlete results on a consistent basis to Coordinator, Hitting Development.
• Educate athletes in various settings, including a classroom.
• Assist the FCL Manager and staff in daily on-field practice.
• Work with hitters rehabbing at the complex.
• Work with the Sports Science team on research initiatives.

Prospective employees will receive consideration without discrimination based on race, religious creed, color, sex, age, national origin, handicap, disability, military/veteran status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or protected genetic information.

To Apply:
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Infield Coordinator

FORT MYERS, FL, UNITED STATES /BASEBALL OPERATIONS /FULL-TIME/ ON-SITE

DESCRIPTION:
The Infield Coordinator is primarily responsible for overseeing the development of all minor league infielders in the Boston Red Sox organization. The candidate will play a key role in evaluating current programming, as well as introducing and developing new programming. This includes, but is not limited to, scaling programming effectively across the Red Sox infielder pool, creating well established systems, and forming effective frameworks for experimentation and learning. As part of the responsibilities, the Infield Coordinator will educate and collaborate with players and staff to maximize departmental buy-in.

Additionally, with a focus on the intersection of Research & Development, Skill Acquisition, Analytics, Sport Science, and biomechanical data gathering, the Infield Coordinator will ensure that the programming is evidence-based and effective in the pursuit of building championship caliber Major League Infielders.

With oversight of the skill positions at each affiliate, the position will also interface with the Major League staff, Minor League coordinators/coaches/staff, and PD leadership. The ideal candidate must be inquisitive, intellectually curious, data-driven, open-minded, and must possess strong interpersonal and communication skills.

ROLES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Through a commitment to our core values of communication, empowerment, and accountability, lead our group of infield coaches and players in the pursuit of establishing programming that will drive the facilitation of best-in-class development for our infielders.
• Work with the Field Coordinator and the other defensive coordinators in creating and upholding an identity as a defensive department.
• Work with the leadership from other departments in the development and execution of individual player plans, as well as follow through with maintaining emphasis on priority goals during the season.
• Build and execute staff development, evaluation, and education systems for the skill coaches under their charge. This includes in-season and off-season development systems for staff growth, with an expectation building relationships while investing in the development of their staff with clear, candid, and actionable feedback.
• Oversee the INF training environments at each affiliate.  This includes, but is not limited to, establishing expectations and systems to carry out world class training environments throughout the season.

TRAVEL:

• Representation at any events and meetings deemed appropriate by the Club. Rove to the Player Development Complex, DR Academy, and all affiliates to support & develop staff and evaluate processes. Visits to the Major League club are also included for the purpose of evaluating continuity between Major League and Minor League operations.

Prospective employees will receive consideration without discrimination based on race, religious creed, color, sex, age, national origin, handicap, disability, military/veteran status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or protected genetic information.

To Apply:
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Minor League Assistant Athletic Trainer

MULTIPLE LOCATIONS /BASEBALL OPERATIONS /SEASONAL/ ON-SITE

POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Boston Red Sox are hiring Minor League Seasonal Assistant Athletic Trainers for the 2024 season. Positions will be located at the minor league affiliates pending availability (Portland, ME, Greenville, SC, Salem, VA, Fort Myers, FL, and Dominican Republic Academy). Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to Spring Training, coverage of the assigned Minor League Affiliate Season, and post-season camps. The report date would be Spring Training 2024 (Fort Myers, FL) through the completion of the assigned Minor League Affiliate Season. Chosen candidates should expect a great learning opportunity in an advancing field of evidence-based practice while gaining valuable experience working within a professional sports medicine team.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide care and management of injuries and illnesses including: prevention, evaluation, management and rehabilitation protocols
• Scheduling and execution of athlete monitoring assessments and data collection for Strength and Conditioning, Health & Performance, Sports Science and other baseball initiatives
• Learn and aid in the proper documentation within the MLB EMR system
• Assist in the various administrative duties/reporting procedures
• Coordinate and administer infection control duties

EXPECTATIONS:

• Adhere to Boston Red Sox Organization policies and procedures
• Act as a role model within and outside the Boston Red Sox Organization
• Performs duties as workload necessitates
• Demonstrate flexible and efficient time management and ability to prioritize workload

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Interested applicants should be a Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) or be enrolled in a CAATE accredited program and eligible to sit for BOC exam prior to the position start date
• Eligible for state athletic training licensure in affiliated state
• Applicants are expected to fulfill the duration of the position
• High level of interpersonal skills and be able to effectively communicate with wide range of departments, seniority levels and personalities
• Preferable if applicants have prior experience and/or additional certification in strength & conditioning
• Prior baseball experience and bilingual are a plus but not required

Prospective employees will receive consideration without discrimination based on race, religious creed, color, sex, age, national origin, handicap, disability, military/veteran status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or protected genetic information.

To Apply:
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Korean-Language Translator

FORT MYERS, FL, UNITED STATES /BASEBALL OPERATIONS /SEASONAL/ ON-SITE

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW:
The Player Development Staff is dedicated to cultivating impact talent from around the globe utilizing best-in-class practices for mental, physical, and fundamental progression. Utilizing innovative technology, dynamic training, and modern facilities, we provide our staff with growth opportunities throughout various industry paths.

POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Korean Language Translator will assist the Red Sox Player Development department with Korean-language translation for all uniformed Red Sox players, staff, and personnel, as well as for media interviews.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assignment to a player who requires translation assistance
• Attend all workouts, games, team meetings, appointments with training and/or medical staff, and any other activities where Korean-language translation is needed
• Attend Spring Training in Fort Myers, FL as well as any other offseason player development programs where Korean-language translation is needed
• Assist with cultural immersion, English-language learning, and translation for matters not related to baseball when appropriate
• Assist Player Development personnel with the completion of administrative tasks as needed

CHARACTERISTICS / QUALIFICATIONS:

• Korean fluency is required
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and Korean
• Working knowledge of baseball and related statistics
• Ability to work long hours including nights, holidays and weekends and to travel both domestically and internationally

Prospective employees will receive consideration without discrimination based on race, religious creed, color, sex, age, national origin, handicap, disability, military/veteran status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or protected genetic information.

To Apply:
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Baseball Analytics Trainee

Department: Baseball Analytics
Reports To: Baseball Analytics Leadership
Job Purpose: Assist Baseball Operations decision-making through the analysis of various sources of baseball information. The specific day-to-day responsibilities of this position will vary depending on current needs from our stakeholders along with the baseball calendar but will revolve around analyzing various sources of baseball data.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Learn and communicate analytical products across departments.
• Build upon analytic initiatives by creating new statistical models, applications, and reports.
• Introductory level player evaluation, including scouting and writing reports on assignment.
• Iterate on existing products and processes already established by the Baseball Analytics Department.
• Present analysis and research results to stakeholders with various levels of analytic knowledge.
• Conduct ad-hoc research projects when requested.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree or pursuit of degree or equivalent experience in a quantitative field that emphasizes technical and analytical problem-solving skills such as statistics, mathematics, engineering, and/or economics preferred.
• Understanding of advanced statistical techniques is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience and proficiency with Database querying (e.g., SQL) and statistical software (e.g., R, Python) is strongly preferred.
• Ability to learn other programming languages as needed.
• Requirements:
• Spoken and written fluency in English.
• Willing to relocate to Cincinnati Ohio.

Experience, Education and Licensure:

• Adhere to Cincinnati Reds Organization Policies and Procedures.
• Act as a role model within and outside the Cincinnati Reds Organization.
• Perform duties as workload necessitates.
• Demonstrate flexible and efficient time management and ability to prioritize workload.
• Meet department productivity standards.
• Willingness to learn. Open to new methodologies.

Expectations:

• Adhere to Cincinnati Reds Organization Policies and Procedures.
• Act as a role model within and outside the Cincinnati Reds Organization.
• Perform duties as workload necessitates.
• Demonstrate flexible and efficient time management and ability to prioritize workload.
• Meet department productivity standards.
• Willingness to learn. Open to new methodologies.

Technical Questionnaire:
The Baseball Analytics Department of the Cincinnati Reds is requiring all applicants to complete a technical questionnaire hosted on Coderbyte to be considered for this role. The technical assessment has a time limit of 2 hours. Many prior applicants complete the assessment in 1 hour.
The URL to complete the required technical assessment is listed below (Please copy/paste into a new tab):
https://coderbyte.com/sl-candidate?promo=cincinnatireds-sqyjd:sql-assessment–4p1fe5jdfc

Equal Opportunity Statement:
The Cincinnati Reds are an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Cincinnati Reds to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion or creed, sex, age, military or veteran status, disability, citizenship status, marital status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.

Disclaimer:
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. The above description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. Additional duties, as assigned, may become part of the job function. The duties listed above is, therefore, a partial representation not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position.

To Apply:
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Baseball Operations Trainee

Department: Baseball Operations
Reports To: Director, Baseball Operations
Job Purpose: Provide support to all members of the Baseball Operations Department in a wide range of both administrative and baseball-related tasks and projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform qualitative and quantitative research and analysis in support of salary arbitration, roster management, player evaluation, player development, amateur draft, and trade deadline efforts.
• Introductory level player evaluation, including scouting and writing reports on assignment.
• Assist in preparation of advance scouting documents and video for players and coaches during season.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Independent judgment and ability to multitask is required to plan, prioritize, and organize diversified workload.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to work long, flexible hours including weekends and holidays.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Must be trustworthy and comfortable with managing sensitive information.
• High level of interpersonal skills and be able to effectively communicate with wide range of departments, seniority levels and personalities.
• Understanding of typical baseball data structures, plus knowledge of current baseball research and traditional baseball statistics and strategy.

Experience, Education and Licensure:

• Bachelor’s degree or pursuit of degree or equivalent experience in a quantitative field, such as statistics, mathematics, engineering, and/or economics preferred.
• Experience playing/working in college and/or professional baseball/softball preferred.
• Demonstrated experience and proficiency with:
• Database querying (e.g., SQL) and statistical software (e.g., R, Python) preferred.
• BATS video system preferred.
• Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) required.
• Requirements:
• Spoken and written fluency in English.
• Ability to travel within the United States and internationally.
• Willing to relocate.

Expectations:

• Adhere to Cincinnati Reds Organization Policies and Procedures.
• Act as a role model within and outside the Cincinnati Reds Organization.
• Perform duties as workload necessitates.
• Demonstrate flexible and efficient time management and ability to prioritize workload.
• Meet department productivity standards.
• Willingness to learn. Open to new methodologies.

Equal Opportunity Statement:
The Cincinnati Reds are an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Cincinnati Reds to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion or creed, sex, age, military or veteran status, disability, citizenship status, marital status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.

Disclaimer:
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. The above description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. Additional duties, as assigned, may become part of the job function. The duties listed above is, therefore, a partial representation not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position.

To Apply:
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