Job Posting: Seattle Mariners Sport Science Coordinator and Analyst

Please note that this posting contains two positions.

Coordinator, Sports Science

Department: Baseball Operations
Reports to: Manager, Athlete Care, with a dotted line reporting to Sr. Director, Analytics
Directly Supervises: Sports Science Analyst

Primary Objective:
Responsible for the oversight, development and management of sports science programs and information, with the objective of designing evidence-based programs to support efforts to maximize player health and performance.

Essential Functions:

  • Evaluate, design, and implement sports science programming for the organization.
  • Collaborate and work closely with High Performance staff on athlete management and data collection protocols.
  • Coordinate the collection, tracking and storage of all sport science information.
  • Collaborate with Baseball Operations Analytics Department to track measurements and create models, as appropriate.
  • Design and distribute actionable reports for use by players, coaches, and staff.
  • Search for and vet all new technologies which might improve current sports science programming.
  • Assist the Player Plan process by creating customized, individual suggestions for each of the Major League and Minor League players.
  • Provide strong people leadership; implement strategies to effectively manage Team Members and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of department’s people resources.
  • Train, evaluate performance, and foster growth and development of full time staff and Team Members, encouraging personal and professional development.
  • Develop and implement department rules, policies, regulations, work methods and procedures as well as monitoring work activities and performance of department personnel.
  • Will perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in mathematics, statistics, computer/data science, engineering, or other related field required. Equivalent, relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of formal education, if approved by management.
  • Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience with data analysis and predictive modeling required.
  • Prior management experience is preferred.

Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA’s):

  • Demonstrates through their actions and interactions with others a commitment to Mariner Purpose, Mission and Values.
  • Must be a committed professional with a strong analytic focus.
  • Ability to relate to athletes and generate program buy-in.
  • Shall demonstrate the ability to be proactive, innovative and adaptive in promoting new ideas and concepts.
  • Shall possess strong decision-making ability, including knowing when to make a unilateral decision and when to consult with the team or superiors.
  • Shall incorporate strategic thinking, formulate and prioritize objectives, and implement plans consistent with the player and team’s interests.
  • Exemplifies a collaborative approach in dealing with management, team members, and vendors.
  • Must possess excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills. Must also be clear, organized, persuasive and inclusive.
  • Acts in a manner that is fair and ethical.
  • Must possess computer proficiency with MS Office 365 – including Outlook, MS Word and Excel.

Physical Activities and Working Conditions Necessary to Perform Essential Functions:

  • Must be able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays

To Apply:
To apply, please complete the application linked here.

Analyst, Sports Science

Department: Baseball Operations
Reports to: Coordinator, Sports Science

Primary Objective:
Responsible for assisting in the design and development of sports science analytics and reporting. Will support the Baseball Operations Department through gathering and interpretation of sports science-related data, including statistical modeling, research, visualizations and other assigned projects, with the objective of designing evidence-based programs to support efforts to maximize player health and performance.

Essential Functions:

  • Perform statistical modeling and analysis of a variety of data sources.
  • Assist in developing proprietary data sets.
  • Identify, extract and analyze data to support business decisions in Baseball Operations.
  • Provide timely reports for management detailing sport science.
  • Assist in the designing and development of sports science reporting.
  • Manage reporting and analysis of all programs related to sports science, and provide timely reporting for management.
  • Respond timely to ad-hoc requests and conduct quantitative research to support Baseball Operations personnel and other decision-makers.
  • Uphold an extraordinary level of customer service to all internal and external clients.
  • Represent the organization in a positive and professional manner at all times.
  • Will perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in mathematics, statistics, computer science, engineering, or other related field required. Equivalent, relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of formal education requirements, if approved by management.
  • Minimum of one (1) year experience working as an intern or analyst required.
  • Proficient with predictive analytic/forecasting tools such as R and Python, and other business intelligence tools, and CRM software
  • Fluency in R or Python required.

Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA’s):

  • Strong technical skills in predictive modeling.
  • Ability to apply technical skills and knowledge to produce original baseball research.
  • Ability to analyze and understand data sets including pitch level data, hit vector data, and biomechanical data.
  • Self-motivated with a high degree of integrity; takes personal responsibility for getting things done in a way that positively and professionally represents the organization.
  • Strong customer focus; understands and responds to the needs of internal customers.
  • Demonstrated initiative; thinks creatively and takes actions that create a positive outcome for the team.
  • Shares and expresses thoughts in a clear and effective manner through verbal and written communication skills. Exhibits effective listening skills and builds positive relationships with all team members, vendors, and guests. Is diplomatic, tactful and professional in all forms of communications
  • Understands and supports the team and is quick to volunteer to assist others. Others view most interactions as being positive with a willingness to achieve common goals. Effective in working with others to cooperatively solve problems. Workplace behavior is consistently respectful of others
  • Takes personal responsibility for getting things done in a way that positively and professionally represents the organization
  • Demonstrates through their actions and interactions with others a commitment to Mariner Purpose, Mission and Values
  • Competent in required job skills and knowledge. Completes work assignments thoroughly and completely in an accurate manner, and prompt. Identifies and corrects errors. Is careful, alert and accurate, paying attention to details of the job
  • Initiate and maintain actions to attain goals, regularly monitoring progress
  • Approaches change positively and leads others through the change process with a focus on the positive outcomes for the business
  • Handles sensitive and/or confidential information professionally, involving only those who need to be involved or informed.
  • Must possess computer proficiency with MS Office 365 – including Outlook, MS Word and Excel.

To Apply:
To apply, please complete the application linked here.

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Meg is the managing editor of FanGraphs and the co-host of Effectively Wild. Prior to joining FanGraphs, her work appeared at Baseball Prospectus, Lookout Landing, and Just A Bit Outside. You can follow her on twitter @megrowler.

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cubsfan3290
3 years ago

Don’t apply. This is a horrible place to work…

r24j
3 years ago
Reply to  cubsfan3290

I honestly think it would be hilarious if this was a Jerry Dipoto burner account.

cubsfan3290
3 years ago
Reply to  r24j

It isn’t. But between dipoto and mckay, the front office does not make sound decisions when it comes to personnel, hiring, and having a PD plan. This has been the case since dipoto was hired.