Job Posting: Tigers Player Development Coach

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October 24, 2019

Position: Player Development Coach

Job Description:

The Detroit Tigers are currently seeking Player Development Coaches for minor league affiliate coaching staffs. This role will work collaboratively with the Manager, Hitting Coach and Pitching Coach. As a member of the Tigers Player Development staff, this coach will collaborate with Baseball Analytics, Performance Science and Video Operations to support the goal of improving on-field player performance. This coach will be responsible for the support of technologies and data collection, the review and distribution of advance reports and general coaching support. A successful candidate will have strong on-field baseball experience, a technical aptitude and an educational mindset.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist the coaching staff with the integration of information provided by Baseball Analytics, Performance Science, Athletic Training, Strength and Conditioning and Video Operations.
  • Provide guidance, oversight and support for the technologies used by coaching staff and players.
  • Continually educate and support players and staff members on organizational analytics, technologies and philosophies.
  • Provide regular feedback to appropriate staff members on the implementation and usage of technologies and data to ensure effectiveness and quality.
  • Assist with the development of daily plans to support overall Player Development goals for each player.
  • Throw batting practice and participate in on-field training sessions on an as-needed basis.

Minimum Knowledge, Skilles, and Abilities:

  • Excellent organization and time-management skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong aptitude for information technology.
  • Experience or strong interest in using baseball data to support coaching or skill development.
  • Prior playing experience strongly preferred.
  • Knowledge of advanced baseball statistics preferred.
  • Experience with any of the following technologies strongly preferred:
    • Rapsodo
    • TrackMan
    • Blast Motion/Diamond Kinetics
    • K-Motion/4D Motion
    • Edgertronic
    • Force Plates
  • Experience with programming or scripting languages (e.g., Python, R, SQL) a plus.
  • Fluency in Spanish a plus.

Working Conditions:

  • Located at the Tigers minor league affiliates (Toledo, OH; Erie, PA; Lakeland, FL; Comstock Park, MI; Norwich, CT).
  • Requires travel on road trips.
  • Evening, weekend, and holiday hours required.

To Apply:
To apply, please complete the application that can be found here.

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