Job Posting: TrackMan Data & Operations Intern
Position: TrackMan Data & Operations Intern
Location: Cape Cod
Description:
At TrackMan Baseball we measure ball flight including elements such as: speed, spin and movement of pitched and hit baseballs. We do this using proprietary 3D Doppler radar hardware and software. Every Major League team uses our products and services for player development and evaluation. We also work with collegiate, Japanese and Korean teams, premier amateur baseball organizations, broadcasters and equipment manufacturers.
We are looking for a TrackMan Data & Operations Intern to be our hands and eyes on the ground at Cape Cod Baseball League games during the 2017 summer. The D&O Intern will be out in the field on a daily basis focused primarily on operating the TrackMan system and ensuring data quality measures are effectively in place at the point of capture. You will be an integral piece of ensuring the added TrackMan value to players, coaches, college teams, and Major League teams. This position runs from June 13th – August 13.
Responsibilities:
- For all scheduled CCBL games, operate the TrackMan system and ensure all data is being captured effectively, as well as validate the quality and accuracy of all captured data.
- Support the TrackMan data operations teams in ad-hoc data requests and evaluations.
Qualifications:
- Current college student or recent graduate with education focused on Sports Management, Statistics / Mathematics, Operations Management, or similar.
- Strong computer skills (will be using the TrackMan application regularly and may need to do basic system navigation / follow Help Desk step-by-step in case of issues).
- Strong knowledge of baseball rules (comfort in baseball culture a plus).
- Passion for the game of baseball.
- Experience in Project Management a plus.
- Basic database and/or analytics experience a plus.
- Ability to lift upwards of 50 lbs.
To Apply:
Please email Jack Yerxa at jye@trackman.com.
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Awesome. Wish I was a recent college grad.