Job Posting: Phillies Affiliates Video Coaching Representatives and TrackMan Operators

The Phillies are currently hiring Video Coaching Representatives and TrackMan Operators across multiple affiliate locations.

Position: Video Coaching Representative

Position Overview
Oversee the daily Video Coaching operations at assigned minor league affiliate. Duties will include, but not be limited to, filming and logging home and road games and assisting in daily instructional film sessions with coaches, players, and staff. Representative will also be asked to take part in daily IT assistance within the Video Coaching department and may have the opportunity to contribute in other operational areas including sports science, advance scouting, and analytics as needed.

Essential Duties

  • Open and oversee operations of Video Coaching room on a daily basis
  • Be able to operate, troubleshoot, and support IP cameras, computer networks, and hard drives Film and accurately log all home and road games using BATS video system
  • Upload all logged games to the Phillies Video FTP server in Philadelphia
  • Assist with daily video viewing sessions between Phillies coaching staff and players
  • Film bullpens, batting practices, and workouts based on requests by Phillies coaches and staff Provide regular status reports to Video Coaching staff in Philadelphia and Clearwater
  • Assist with sports science, advance scouting, and analytics initiatives as needed

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree or currently enrolled college student
  • Must be technology savvy and possess strong knowledge of computers, computer networking, and storage
  • Previous experience working with BATS video system is preferred
  • Previous experience working in a baseball clubhouse is preferred
  • Must possess strong knowledge of the game of baseball
  • Must be detail-oriented and well-organized
  • Must be able to interact professionally with players, coaches, front office personnel and medical/training staff
  • Must be able to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends and holidays
  • Must possess strong work ethic
  • Must be a team player with strong oral and written communication skills
  • Must be active, quick-thinking, and a good technology troubleshooter

Physical Demands and Working Conditions
Must be able to stand and walk in hot conditions for long periods of time.

Position: TrackMan Operator

Position Overview
Log all home games at assigned minor league affiliate using the TrackMan Baseball Analysis software. Operator may have the opportunity to contribute in other operational areas as needed, including sports science equipment maintenance and management.

Essential Duties

  • Accurately log all home games of assigned affiliate using TrackMan Baseball Analysis software
  • Operate and troubleshoot computer networks
  • Upload all logged games to the Phillies TrackMan server in Philadelphia
  • Assist with daily analysis between Phillies coaching staff and players
  • Assist with special requests from Phillies Minor League Video Coordinator/Phillies Baseball Operations Offices
  • Provide regular status reports to Minor League Video Coordinator in Clearwater

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree or currently enrolled college student
  • Must be technology savvy and possess strong knowledge of computers, computer networking, and storage
  • Previous experience working with TrackMan software is preferred
  • Previous experience working in a baseball clubhouse is preferred
  • Must possess strong knowledge of the game of baseball
  • Must be detail-oriented and well-organized
  • Must be able to interact professionally with players, coaches, front office personnel, and medical/training staff
  • Must be able to work flexible hours including nights, weekends and holidays
  • Must possess strong work ethic
  • Must be a team player with strong oral and written communication skills

Location Information
The Phillies intend to hire one Video Coaching Representative and one TrackMan Operator for each of the following locations, with the exception of the GCL teams in Clearwater, where they will hire two Video Coaching Representatives (one for each GCL team):

  • Allentown, PA (AAA)
  • Reading, PA (AA)
  • Clearwater, FL (Class A Advanced)
  • Lakewood, NJ (Class A)
  • Williamsport, PA (Short Season)
  • Clearwater, FL (Rookie)

All positions run from mid-March through the end of their respective minor league season, with the exception of Williamsport, which will begin in mid-June, and the Clearwater TrackMan position, which begins in late February.

To Apply
To apply, candidates should send their resume and cover letter to JLipman@Phillies.com with either “Video Coaching Representative” or “TrackMan Operator” in the subject line, along with their affiliate preference if they have one. The team will begin reviewing applications immediately.

The Phillies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.





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Ruben Amaro Jr.
6 years ago

So this is what baseball’s come to. Hiring kids to play video games like Track Man. I give up.

Dave Stewart
6 years ago

Track Man is not a video game, dumb ass. Its a high tech system made by MBL to track your time in the 40.

Get with the times.

frangipard
6 years ago
Reply to  Dave Stewart

Whooooosh goes the joke as it flies right over your head…