Associate, Baseball Analytics (Seasonal)

Location: Detroit, MI

Key Responsibilities:

1. Assist with importing, cleaning, and preparing of baseball datasets.
2. Assist with the design, development, testing and support of proprietary data collection and decision-support systems.
3. Design ad hoc SQL queries.
4. Assist with statistical modeling of baseball data.
5. Execute exploratory research and analysis as directed.
6. Review public research on a regular basis.
7. Provide support for important events such as the Rule 4 Draft, the trade deadline, contract negotiations and salary arbitration.
8. Support Baseball Operations, Scouting and Player Development with ad hoc requests.
9. Other duties as assigned by members of the Baseball Operations Department.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

1. Demonstrated familiarity with SQL querying and database design principles.
2. Demonstrated knowledge of baseball-specific data, modern statistical techniques and sabermetric analysis.
3. Familiarity with R/Python and/or other software applications/languages used for statistical calculations and graphical representations.
4. Experience with software development, including requirements definition, design, development, testing, and implementation, a plus.
5. Physics coursework, a plus.
6. Highly motivated with excellent attention to detail.
7. The candidate must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
8. The candidate must have excellent organizational skills.
9. The candidate must be available full-time.
10. The candidate must be available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as dictated by the baseball calendar.
11. The candidate is willing and able to relocate to the Detroit metro area.

Working Conditions:

1. Remote working environment; potential for office environment.
2. Some evening, weekend, and holiday hours will be required.

To Apply:
To apply, please follow this link.

Associate, Major League Advance Scouting (Seasonal)

Location: Detroit, MI

Key Responsibilities:

1. Utilize internal software systems to create scouting reports for ML Coaching Staff.
2. Prepare full suite of scouting reports for pre-series preparation.
3. Operate BATS software to provide custom video analysis to coaches and players.
4. Assist with video operations, and the distribution of video to both coaches and players.
5. Various ad hoc tasks to support Major League Advance Scouting.
6. Other duties as assigned by members of the Baseball Operations Department.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

1. Highly motivated with excellent attention to detail.
2. The candidate must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
3. The candidate must have excellent organizational skills.
4. Demonstrated proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite.
5. The candidate is willing and able to relocate to the Detroit metro area.
6. The candidate must be available full-time.
7. The candidate must be available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as dictated by the baseball calendar.
8. Familiarity with SQL, R, Shiny, or Python, a plus.

Working Conditions:

1. Clubhouse and office environment, along with remote work.
2. Evening, weekend, and holiday hours will be required.

To Apply:
To apply, please follow this link.

Baseball Performance Associate

Location: Detroit, MI

Job Summary:
The baseball performance associate will assist with the delivery of performance science solutions within Baseball Operations. This role will work closely Baseball Analytics, Player Development, Strength and Conditioning, Sports Medicine and Coaching staffs in order to optimize performance.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Assist with implementation and maintenance of existing performance science initiatives across the organization, including data collection, analysis and reporting.
2. Assist with the design, development, testing and support of new performance science initiatives.
3. Work closely with the Director, Performance Science to develop and disseminate information from performance science initiatives.
4. Effectively collaborate and communicate with player development, coaching, sports medicine, strength and conditioning and front office staff.
5. Assist with data management, organization and integration into the organization’s athlete management system.
6. Review research and technology updates relevant to baseball performance.
7. Perform exploratory performance science research projects and analysis as directed.
8. Assist with the maintenance, calibration and upkeep of performance science related equipment.
9. Other duties as directed by Director, Performance Science

Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

1. Bachelor’s degree in exercise science, exercise physiology, sports science, kinesiology, biomechanics or similar field.
2. Experience with the following technologies preferred: Force plates, IMUs, motion capture, high speed video, Trackman.
3. Experience using an athlete management system.
4. The ideal candidate must have excellent computer skills. Coding or data visualization skills a plus; R preferred.
5. The ideal candidate must have excellent communication skills. Candidate must be able to convey complex performance science findings to relevant staffs.
6. The ideal candidate must have excellent attention to detail.
7. The ideal candidate must have excellent organizational skills.
8. Previous experience working with professional athletes and coaches a plus.
9. The ideal candidate must be willing to work longs hours, including days, nights, weekends and holidays.
10. The candidate must be available full-time.
11. Willing and able to relocate to the Lakeland, FL area or Detroit metro area.

Working Conditions:

1. Office environment
2. Evening, weekend, and holiday hours required

To Apply:
To apply, please follow this link.

Detroit Tigers Affiliate Systems Operator

The Detroit Tigers are looking for Hawk-Eye and TrackMan systems operators to assist their affiliates day of game. This position will report to the Director, Performance Science.

Location:

• Toledo, OH
• Erie, PA
• Grand Rapids, MI
• Lakeland, FL

Job Summary:

• Operate a Hawk-Eye or TrackMan system for each home game, arriving at least one hour prior to game time (or earlier, as requested).
• Verify system readiness, rosters and pre-game information.
• Log necessary information for each play of the game, including but not limited to pitch types and roster changes. 
• Verify logged data to ensure accuracy.
• Review previously logged data for data accuracy corrections, as necessary.
• Provide data and reports to Baseball Info Analysts conclusion of game, as necessary.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Qualified candidate must be motivated, well organized, and detail orientated.
• Previous experience using hawk-Eye or TrackMan software is preferred but not required.
• Preferred candidate lives in proximity to affiliate location.
• Knowledge of Microsoft office software including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, and Internet Explorer.

Duration:

• Availability for every home game as determined by each affiliate’s schedule.
• Lakeland requires availability from beginning of Spring Training to end of Minor League schedule. 

To Apply:
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Amateur Scouting Seasonal Assistant

Key Responsibilities:

1. Assist the amateur scouts, crosscheckers, Assistant Director & Scouting Director in multiple aspects of Amateur Scouting – team sheets, stat sheets, organization of event schedules, etc.
2. Catalogue prospect medical questionnaires and general questionnaires found within the Draft Prospect Link.
3. Provide assistance in video editing/logging/uploading/maintenance within Scouting database.
4. Assist in meeting setup throughout the year.
5. Statistical compilation for all Draft eligible prospects throughout the country.
6. Prospect profile management within Scouting database.
7. Schedule management within database.
8. Gather and distribute research material and articles to Amateur Scouting staff
9. Assist with projects and perform other ad hoc duties as assigned.
10. Seasonal Assistant will work closely throughout the year with Baseball Operations, Analytics and Amateur Scouting.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

1. The ideal candidate must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
2. The ideal candidate must have excellent computer skills and strong Excel knowledge
3. The ideal candidate must have excellent communication skills
4. The ideal candidate must have excellent time management and organizational skills
5. The ideal candidate must be available full-time
6. The ideal candidate must be willing to work longs hours, including days, nights, weekends and holidays.

Working Conditions:

1. Office Environment in Lakeland, FL
2. Some evening, weekend, and holiday hours will be required

To Apply:
To apply, please follow this link.

Baseball Operations & Pro Scouting Assistant

Location: Detroit, MI

Key Responsibilities:

1. Assist baseball operations and pro scouting with day-to-day operations
2. Work with pro scouting on special projects and target lists
3. Review daily reports and information with front office
4. Assist in player acquisition preparation & analysis
5. Support baseball administration and logistics
6. Assist with salary arbitration preparation
7. This position will work closely with the Baseball Operations and Pro Scouting staffs

Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

1. The ideal candidate must be at least a college senior or recent graduate
2. The ideal candidate must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
3. The ideal candidate must have excellent computer skills and be proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word)
4. The ideal candidate must have a general understanding of MLB rules, regulations, and contracts
5. The ideal candidate must have a general understanding of baseball scouting
6. The ideal candidate must have a general understanding of recent analytical baseball research and trends
7. The ideal candidate must have excellent interpersonal skills
8. The ideal candidate must have excellent organizational skills
9. The ideal candidate must be available full-time
10. The ideal candidate must be willing to work longs hours, including days, nights, weekends and holidays.

Working Conditions:

1. Office Environment
2. Some evening, weekend, and holiday hours will be required

To Apply:
To apply, please follow this link.

International Scouting Seasonal Assistant

Location: Lakeland, FL

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist Director/Crosschecker/Manager with travel logistics (airfare, hotel, transportation, etc.).
• Organize Intl Staff travel documents (Visa/Passport/Entrance Docs/etc.).
• Support Scouting and Player Development staff with DR Visa paperwork on newly signed players.
• Assist in logistics involved with periodic departmental meetings.
• Work with Manager to update expense reporting and budget files.
• Assist Scouts with any reporting/information/database needs.
• Gather and maintain information on international amateur and professional players, including but not limited to stats, news, video, bio updates, etc.
• Update internal reports to help identify trends and production within the market.
• Compile daily international media clips.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• The ideal candidate must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• The ideal candidate is bilingual with Spanish as the second language.
• The ideal candidate must have excellent computer skills and strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• The ideal candidate must have excellent time management and organizational skills.
• The ideal candidate must be available full-time.
• The ideal candidate must be willing to work long hours, including days, nights, weekends and holidays.

Working Conditions:

• Office Environment in Lakeland, FL
• Some evening, weekend and holiday hours will be required.

To Apply:
To apply, please follow this link.

Nutrition Associate

Location: Detroit, MI

Overview:
The Detroit Tigers Minor League Sports Nutrition Associate is responsible for providing our minor league players and staff with effective strategies to optimize their performance and improve their well-being. Through the benefits of nutrition and science, the sports nutrition associates will enable the Toledo Mud Hens, Erie SeaWolves, and West Michigan White Caps athletes the ability to manage their body composition and perform at their highest level.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate services with Tigers’ team physicians, athletic trainers, physical therapists, strength and conditioning coaches, MLB Nutrition Coordinator, and MiLB Nutrition Coordinator and be available to such personnel at all reasonable times during the term for consultation.
• Provide regular education in the clubhouse with the flexibility to create nutrition education pieces based on the most pertinent topics to their team. Sessions may be in person and/or via closed social media or online player platforms. Short team talks are to be coordinated with strength coaches/athletic trainers and affiliate coaches.
• Work with other associates at the affiliates to share education pieces to help eliminate duplication of effort and ensure a consistent message across the organization. Have education pieces translated into Spanish. Examples of typical high priority education piece in the minor leagues include:
• Healthier fast food and quick service restaurant options.
• Hydration – how to evaluate hydration status, when to hydrate, how much, use of electrolytes.
• Meal prep – quick and easy, on a budget and with limited cooking resources.
• Protein shakes – recipes, preparation techniques, when to use.
• Pre-training/game nutrition principles.
• Post-game recovery nutrition principles.
• Safe supplementation – NSF certification, is it necessary, safe and effective.
• One on one nutrition consulting – assess and counsel minor-league players at your affiliate team for optimal performance, recovery, and health. Document sessions and regularly communicate with other associates at the affiliates when players move to other affiliates to ensure continuity of care. Keep open communication regarding any relevant issues with the MLB and MiLB Nutrition Coordinators.
• Keep inventory of supplements and identify when supplement inventory is low. Communicate inventory or needs with the MiLB Nutrition Coordinator. Provide education as listed above on safe supplement usage.
• Oversee food and nutrition services at the minor league clubhouse.
• Select and order high performance food for pre and post-game meals at home and away stadiums.
• Work with opposing teams visiting clubhouse mangers to identify options. Utilize feedback from strength coach to assess on the road food and make necessary modifications as necessary.
• Attend all home games and assist in preparation of smoothies (and teach players how to make their own) and food set up.
• Remain available at reasonable times to provide other related consultations as reasonably requested by the Tigers.
• Any equipment purchases must receive prior approval from the organizations.
• Other services and work as mutually agreed upon.

Characteristics & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in clinical nutrition, food and nutrition, food science, sports nutrition or related expertise required.
• RD or RD eligible. Completion of a didactic program in nutrition and supervised program approved by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) or formally, Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education (CADE) of the American Dietetic Association. 
• Experience providing nutrition education and counseling (preferred experience with athletes).
• Excellent communication, presentation, and counseling skills.
• Excellent time-management and organizational skills.
• Self-motivator, ability to work independently and collaborate as a member of a team.
• Ability to accurately measure height and weight, as well as assess body composition.
• Knowledge of eating disorders and any signs and symptoms.
• Knowledge and application of medical nutrition therapy, ergogenic aids, nutritional/herbal supplements.
• Excellent organizational and record keeping skills.
• Knowledge of food service quality and safety practices.
• Ability to pass background screening and drug test.
• Ability to operate in highest professional standard.
• Membership in SCAN (Sports, Cardiovascular, and Wellness Nutrition and/or CPSDA (Collegiate & Professional Sports Dietitians Association) preferred.

Compensation / Location / Time Commitment:

• To be determined
• Spring Training March-April – Lakeland, FL (length TBD)

To Apply:
To apply, please follow this link.

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