Position: Synergy Sports Cape Cod Video Scout

Location: Cape Cod, MA

Description:
Synergy Sports and Blast Motion are seeking motivated candidates to work a dual role as Video Scouts (Synergy Sports) and Field Operations Interns (Blast Motion) during the 2022 Cape Cod Baseball League season – the premier collegiate summer wood-bat league in the United States.

Synergy Sports provides world-class video scouting for baseball globally at all professional, collegiate, and amateur levels. Synergy is the exclusive video provider of the CCBL to Major League clubs. Cape Cod Video Scouts will capture live multi-angle video footage from every game of the CCBL season and upload video/data to the Synergy platform for client use. Video scouts may also be asked to track rosters and perform various data audit projects throughout the summer.

Blast Motion is the industry standard Swing Analytics Technology working with 90% of MLB teams and their affiliates, along with college, high school, and travel programs worldwide. Blast Motion sensors are attached to players bats to capture swing data on hitters during the 2022 Cape Cod season and is provided to MLB clubs and partners. The Field Operations Interns work will be done primarily before the game and after, this includes preparing and distributing sensors for capture and uploading swings after the game. Qualified candidates need to have great attention to detail, be responsible, and be comfortable around players and coaches on the field. Many positions with MLB Clubs have Blast Motion experience as part of their job requirements – this internship will give you all the experience with Blast you will need.

Almost all past Synergy Sports Video Scouts and Blast Motion Interns have gone on to work with Major League and Collegiate baseball organizations, when pursued.

The position runs from June 8th, 2022, to August 15th, 2022, and will include hourly compensation.

Responsibilities:

• Managing game day video setup and breakdown, maintaining equipment in good condition, and uploading video in a timely manner for logging.
• Managing Blast Motion Sensors for assigned teams, including charging and prepping sensors for capture, and uploading data after workouts and games.
• Serve as Synergy and Blast liaison on-site for Cape Cod team personnel.
• Create relationships with players and coaches to drive video and sensor use and answer questions, develop on field and dugout experience.
• Verify data accuracy and video quality.
• Daily reporting and check-ins with Synergy staff on video upload and Blast Motion staff on operations and data capture.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of and strong interest in baseball operations, amateur scouting, or player development.
• Proficiency with computers (Windows, Mac) and Apple Devices (iPhone or iPad).
• Experience with video equipment, including cameras, SD cards, tripods, and clamps is preferred.
• Experience in College Baseball, Softball, or Minor League Baseball is a plus.
• Strong work ethic, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
• Must have access to reliable transportation and housing on the Cape.

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.

Job Questions:

1. Are you able to secure your own housing and transportation on Cape Cod for the summer?
2. Are you comfortable being outside, often standing and in the elements, for several hours at a time?
3. What area of baseball/softball interests you the most to work in?

To Apply:
Please follow this link to apply for the Cape Cod Video Scout Role.

Please follow this link to apply for the Regional Video Scout Role.

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