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Minor League Pitching Coach
Sport Science Analyst

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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:
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