Performance Associate, Player Development

Summary:
Contribute to Washington Nationals Player Development for the 2023 season in a new full-time, high impact Player Development role. We are looking for qualified individuals who can aid our Player Development department by managing, overseeing, and developing player and coach-facing, data-driven processes throughout the season. In the offseason, daily tasks, research projects, and preparation for the upcoming season comprise the bulk of the work.

This is full-time position, and you will be joining the Nationals Player Development and Baseball Operations Departments as a key contributor moving forward.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Facilitate the management of accurate data reporting processes and structures to coaches, staff, and players.
  • Distribute a wide range of reports and communicate relevant insights to staff.
  • Monitor and analyze relevant trends in both on-field and practice settings.
  • Produce and contextualize advance scouting reports.
• Coordinate the use of player performance technology pertaining to both pitching and hitting, including wearable, radar-based, and camera-based systems.
• Collect, maintain, and organize data from all player development technologies.
• Maintain consistent testing and assessment protocols with all player development technologies and other methods of tracking.
• Collaborate with other members of Player Development, S&C, and Medical on assessing and monitoring player performance and injury risk.
• Spearhead continued education efforts on the uses and application of player development technologies and other data sources with coaches, staff, and players.
• Assist in researching new modalities and applications of player development technologies.
• Monitor public baseball research and emerging statistical tools, as well as all potential vendor data/technology opportunities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Degree and/or relevant professional experience in the following fields is preferred:
  • Statistics
  • Sports Science
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Computer Science
• Demonstrated work (professional or personal) using any of R, SQL, Python is preferred.
• Fluency or proficiency in Spanish is preferred.
• Ability to write clearly and effectively in English and/or Spanish.
• Proficient in MS Office applications such as Excel and PowerPoint.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities necessary to perform essential functions

• Passion for creating data-driven plans, visualizations and engaging in research projects related to player development.
• Critical thinking skills to answer statistical and biomechanics-related questions and to test research hypotheses.
• Desire to learn about the ins and out of baseball player development and how data, tech, and sports science can make an impact on the field.
• Ability to relocate to (or close to) one of the Nationals affiliate cities.
• Familiarity and previous experience working with baseball technologies such as Hawkeye, Trackman, and a range of wearable technologies.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• The ability to translate and explain technical concepts and terms into digestible messages.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective time management.
• Uphold Core Values: Excellence, Performance, and Accountability. These core values set the tone in everything we do, help us succeed on and off the field, make a difference in the community and provide the best guest experience in sports.  It is important that the person in the position commits themselves to these core values so that we can constantly move forward in the same direction – Together.

Physical/Environmental Requirements:

• Minimum physical requirements: Ability to travel and gain access to various areas of the ballpark for prolonged periods of time during games and events. Able to lift and transport up to 25 pounds.
• Office: Working conditions at the team’s home facility are normal for an office environment. Work during road trips will vary depending on the visiting team’s set-up – being able to adjust to different workspaces on the road will be a regular part of the job.

The Nationals are a military-friendly organization actively recruiting veterans and spouses.

All applicants for employment at the Washington Nationals are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to commencing employment. Applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment will be required to produce proof of vaccination status prior to their first day of employment. Applicants with qualifying disabilities or bona fide religious objections may be exempted from this requirement or otherwise accommodated if they are unable to be vaccinated.

To Apply:
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Player Development Analyst, Baseball Research & Development (R&D)

Summary:
The Washington Nationals are seeking a Player Development Analyst to join our Baseball Research & Development team. The Player Development Analyst will help summarize our baseball datasets to produce actionable insights, evaluate our player’s strengths and weaknesses, build player plans, and communicate regularly with Player Development staff. The analyst will also help analyze data from various tracking technologies such as Hawk-Eye, TrackMan, and Blast Motion and occasionally assist with the operation of these technologies. The analyst will report to the Coordinator of Player Development Analytics in Baseball Research & Development.

The analyst should be able to communicate findings well to all audiences, technical and non-technical. We are seeking candidates with particular interest in player development who have a desire to interact with staff, coaches, and players when appropriate. Effective communication skills paired with data science experience are essential.

This position is based out of West Palm Beach, FL.

The Nationals are a military-friendly organization actively recruiting veterans and spouses.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Analyze player tracking data and produce statistical summaries for coaches
• Build interactive web apps using R Shiny
• Design and build automated reports with informative data visualization
• Consult with R&D members on statistical modeling projects
• Assist with development of player improvement plans
• Participate in R&D code reviews
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• Undergraduate or graduate degree from a four-year college or university, preferably in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or Computer Science
• Experience analyzing datasets and training statistical models using R, Python, SQL, or equivalent
• Playing background (baseball or softball) at the collegiate level or above and/or relevant experience is preferred
• Previous experience working with baseball datasets and tracking technologies is a plus

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities necessary to perform essential functions

• Effective organizational skills and attention to detail
• Self-starter with an ability to handle multiple tasks and responsibilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to present ideas clearly and concisely
• Enthusiasm for learning new skills related to programming, statistical modeling, and data visualization
• Uphold Core Values: Excellence, Performance, and Accountability. These core values set the tone in everything we do, help us succeed on and off the field, make a difference in the community and provide the best guest experience in sports.  It is important that the person in the position commits themselves to these core values so that we can constantly move forward in the same direction – Together.

Physical/Environmental Requirements:

• Ability to work in a high activity and heavily crowded outdoor professional sports venue
• Work is performed in both an interior/office environment and outdoors where the employee will be exposed to prevailing weather conditions
• Typically required to climb up/down stairs and walk long distances
• Ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays during the baseball season
• Potential for travel required (Washington DC, affiliate cities, or elsewhere)

All applicants for employment at the Washington Nationals are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to commencing employment. Applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment will be required to produce proof of vaccination status prior to their first day of employment. Applicants with qualifying disabilities or bona fide religious objections may be exempted from this requirement or otherwise accommodated if they are unable to be vaccinated.

To Apply:
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Analyst, Baseball Analytics

Department: Research & Development, Baseball Operations
Reports To: Director, Baseball Analytics

Role:
The Chicago Cubs are seeking analysts to join the Baseball Analytics group in the Baseball Operations’ Research and Development team. This role will focus on constructing models that estimate skills, likelihoods, and contexts for various baseball phenomena. The analyst will work closely with the entirety of the R&D department to develop methods to process data, improve the effective understanding and application of data, and disseminate analytic insights throughout the organization. Analysts may focus their efforts towards collaborating with the Advanced Scouting, Amateur Scouting, International Scouting, Professional Scouting, Baseball Sciences, or Player Development groups, as strengths dictate.

Responsibilities:

• Create data modeling pipelines that maintain up-to-date predictions of a variety of baseball metrics
• Analyze collected data leveraging in-house models and insights
• Research, develop, and test methods and models for the purpose of player assessment, development, and acquisition, as well as the optimization of in-game strategy
• Effectively present analyses using written reports and data visualization methods to communicate relevant findings
• Work with Baseball Systems team to integrate new statistical analyses, models, and data visualizations into Cubs web applications
• Incorporate new analysis into existing data processes to improve automated reporting
• Identify, diagnose, and resolve data quality issues
• Conduct in-depth evaluations of amateur and professional prospects
• Handle data and analysis requests from the coaching staff and other departments within Baseball Operations

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in a quantitative field such as statistics, engineering, mathematics, physics, quantitative social sciences, computer science, or operations research
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with SQL, and at least one statistical programming language (e.g., Julia, MATLAB, Python, R)
• Working knowledge of advanced baseball statistics
• Familiarity with advanced statistical modeling techniques
• Relevant experience working in baseball preferred

To Apply:
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Summer Fellow, Baseball Systems

Department: Baseball Operations: Research & Development – Baseball Systems
Reports To: Architect, Baseball Systems

Role:
The Chicago Cubs Baseball Systems Department is seeking to fill a Baseball Systems Fellow position. This role will focus on assisting the development and maintenance of the Chicago Cubs baseball information system data warehouse, including creating web interfaces and web tools for the user interface; building automated ETL processes which feed it; maintaining back-end databases; and troubleshooting data sources issues as needed. This role will collaborate with software engineers, data analysts, and other internal users in their use of the Cubs’ systems and data warehouse.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the design and implementation of web interfaces for the Baseball Ops information system • Assist with building data visualizations for baseball users.
• Assist with design and implementation of mobile application features
• Assist with the development and maintenance of ETL processes.
• Identify, diagnose, and resolve data quality issues

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or Related Subjects
• Expertise with modern database technologies and SQL
• Expertise in Python, Java, C# or a similar language
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High level of attention to detail

Desired Qualifications:

• In progress Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or Related Quantitative Subjects
• Familiarity with modern database technologies and SQL
• Familiarity with Python, Java, C++ or another object-oriented language
• Familiarity with front-end web development, including HTML, CSS, and Javascript
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

To Apply:
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Analyst, Baseball Sciences

Department: Research & Development, Baseball Operations
Reports To: Director, Baseball Sciences

Role:
The Chicago Cubs are seeking an analyst to join the Baseball Sciences group in the Baseball Operations’ Research and Development department. This role will focus on improving our understanding of player performance through the analysis of various data sources and technologies, including motion capture, force plates, wearable sensors, and S&C assessments. The analyst will be responsible for performing quantitative research on existing data while also helping the organization identify novel technologies or initiatives that could lead to further insight. The ideal candidate will possess strong quantitative skills, the ability to think critically and creativity, domain-specific knowledge/experience, and the ability to communicate effectively to non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Perform quantitative research to better understand and quantify player performance
• Identify and evaluate new technologies and assessments
• Work with the Baseball Analytics group to integrate Baseball Science research into player valuation models
• Communicate research insights to various departments and stakeholders—including coaches, scouts, trainers, and S&C staff
• Collaborate with Player Development to design/oversee initiatives that can help answer research hypotheses
• Stay up to date with academic literature and public research

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in either a quantitative field (statistics, engineering, physics, computer science, etc.) or a domain-specific field (biomechanics, exercise science, neuroscience, etc.)
• Proficiency with SQL and at least one statistical programming language (Julia, MATLAB, Python, R)
• Familiarity with advanced statistical modeling and machine learning techniques
• Experience analyzing motion capture data or other relevant time-series data sources
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience working in baseball preferred

To Apply:
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Data Quality Engineer, Baseball Systems

Department: Baseball Systems
Reports To: Director, Baseball Systems

Role:
The Chicago Cubs Baseball Systems Department is seeking to fill a Baseball Systems Data Quality Engineer position. This role will focus on the import and maintenance of the Chicago Cubs baseball information system data warehouse, including building automated ETL processes which feed it; maintaining back-end databases; automating data quality checks; and troubleshooting data source issues. This role will collaborate with software engineers and data analysts in their use of the Cubs’ data warehouse.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain ETL processes for loading and processing new data sources
• Create automated processes to identify data integrity problems
• Diagnose and resolve data source issues

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or Related Subjects
• Expertise with modern database technologies and SQL
• Expertise in Python, Java, C# or a similar language
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High level of attention to detail

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience building and supporting ETL processes
• Experience with Airflow or related scheduling tools
• Experience working in a Linux environment
• Experience working with cloud-based computing
• Working knowledge of advanced baseball statistics and sabermetric concepts
• Knowledge of statistical concepts

To Apply:
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Product Manager – Baseball Research & Development

Title: Product Manager
Department: Baseball Research & Development
Reports to: Director, Baseball Research & Development
Status: Regular Full-Time

Position Overview:
As the first full-time Research and Development (R&D) Product Manager you work within our R&D and larger Research and Information (R&I) groups to develop products that serve as differentiators in evaluating, acquiring, and developing baseball players. You are responsible for creating and maintaining a roadmap for our Software Engineering (SWE) team and tracking the use and value of products that have been built and deployed.

You will work closely with end-users across Baseball Operations, Scouting, Player Development and the Major League Coaching Staff to identify impactful tools to build, based on your knowledge of R&D research and the technology landscape.

Responsibilities:

• Project Execution
• Work with the SWE Team and the Manager, SWE to develop detailed requirements and project plans for each upcoming feature / epic
• Collaborate with stakeholders and engineers to test the finished product and ensure that the potential impact is realized
• Vision and Roadmap
• Work closely with Baseball Operation stakeholders and the SWE team to develop a roadmap of features and capabilities that will provide maximum impact to the Phillies
• Manage and communicate any changes to the roadmap, periodically updating and reviewing the plan. Maintain a best-estimate schedule at all times
• Stay engaged with stakeholder needs and new and ongoing research from the Quantitative Analysis team to proactively raise ideas for new features and capabilities
• Product Evaluation
• Develop key metrics and measures that will be used to evaluate the success of our products and features
• Advocate for usage of our products and features, collect feedback, and continuously re-evaluate their design and implementation

Required Qualifications:

• 1-3+ years prior experience in product management
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to run efficient meetings, create compelling presentations, and have productive conversations with people from a variety of backgrounds
• Ability to identify and prioritize user stories and turn them into actionable technical requirements
• Insatiable curiosity to learn more about the intersection of baseball, technology, and data science and constantly ask ‘why’
• Proven willingness to both teach others and learn new techniques
• Proven leadership and self-direction

Preferred Qualifications:

• BS or higher degree in Computer Science, similar technical field of study or equivalent practical experience
• Software development experience in one or more general purpose programming languages (including but not limited to: Python, Javascript/Typescript, Go, Rust, Swift, Objective C, C/C++, or Java
• Experience working in baseball or other sports
• Spanish fluency would be a plus

Interested applicants should submit both their resume and an answer to the following question:
In 500 words or less, please tell us why you are interested in Product Management role in a Baseball Research & Development department.

To Apply:
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Lead Quantitative Analyst

Title: Lead Quantitative Analyst
Department: Baseball Research & Development
Reports to: Director, Baseball Research & Development
Status: Regular Full-Time
Location: Philadelphia, PA; also open to Remote

Position Overview:
As a Lead Quantitative Analyst (QA), you help shape the Phillies Baseball Operations strategies by processing, analyzing, and interpreting large and complex data, while providing guidance and feedback to other quantitative analysts as they do the same. You do more than just crunch the numbers; you carefully plan the design of your own studies by asking and answering the right questions, while also working collaboratively with other analysts and software engineers to lead larger projects.

Using analytical rigor, you work with your team as you mine through data and see opportunities for the Phillies to improve. After communicating the results of your studies and experiments to the GM and executive staff, you collaborate with front office executives, scouts, coaches, and trainers to incorporate your findings into Phillies practices. Identifying the challenge is only half the job; you also work to figure out and implement the solution.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct and oversee statistical research projects and manage the integration of their outputs into our proprietary tools and applications (e.g., performance projections, player valuations, draft assessments, injury analyses, etc.)
• Ensure projects conform to best practices for implementing, maintaining, and improving predictive models throughout their life cycles
• Communicate with front office executives, scouts, coaches, and medical staff to design and interpret statistical studies
• Assist and mentor other members of the QA team with their projects by providing guidance and feedback on your areas of expertise within baseball, statistics, data visualization, and programming
• Manage other analysts and their projects to ensure that QA work meets technical standards and aligns with the needs of stakeholders
• Continually enhance your and your colleagues knowledge of baseball and data science through reading, research, and discussion with your teammates and the rest of the front office
• Provide input in architecting the storage of baseball data

Required Qualifications:

• 3-5+ years of relevant work experience and some familiarity with baseball, sabermetrics, or sports analytics in general, or an ability to show meaningful completed projects in this space
• Deep understanding of statistics, including supervised and unsupervised learning, regularization, model assessment and selection, model inference and averaging, ensemble methods, time series modeling, forecasting, etc.
• Proficiency with scripting languages such as Python, statistical software (R, S-Plus, SAS, or similar), and databases (SQL)
• Demonstrated experience designing, constructing, implementing, and leading technical research projects for use by non-technical stakeholders
• Proven willingness to both teach others and learn new techniques
• Willingness to work as part of a team on complex projects
• Proven leadership and self-direction

Preferred Qualifications:

• Possess or are pursuing a BS, MS or PhD in Statistics or related (e.g., mathematics, physics, or ops research) or equivalent practical experience
• Familiarity with best practices in machine learning operations (Git, Docker, MLFlow or the equivalent)
• Experience managing or overseeing the work of other data scientists or analysts
• Experience with a probabilistic programming language (Stan, PyMC, etc.)

Interested applicants should submit both their resume and an answer to the following question:

The R&D department has been asked to provide a recommendation to promote or not promote a position player/hitting prospect from AA to AAA. What information would you consider in formulating your recommendation? (250 word limit)

Tip: There’s no defined right or wrong answer. Responses are used to get some insight into how you approach problem solving and baseball in general.

To Apply:
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Quantitative Analyst

Title: Quantitative Analyst
Department: Baseball Research & Development
Reports to: Director, Baseball Research & Development
Status: Regular Full-Time
Location: Philadelphia, PA; also open to Remote

Position Overview:
As a Quantitative Analyst (QA), you help shape The Phillies Baseball Operations strategies by processing, analyzing, and interpreting large and complex data. You do more than just crunch the numbers; you carefully plan the design of your own studies by asking and answering the right questions, while also working collaboratively with other analysts and software engineers on larger projects.

Using analytical rigor, you work with your team as you mine through data and see opportunities for The Phillies to improve. After communicating the results of your studies and experiments to the GM and executive staff, you collaborate with front office executives, scouts, coaches, and trainers to incorporate your findings into Phillies practices. Identifying the challenge is only half the job; you also work to figure out and implement the solution.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct statistical research projects and manage the integration of their outputs into our proprietary tools and applications (e.g., performance projections, player valuations, draft assessments, injury analyses, e)
• Communicate with front office executives, scouts, coaches, and medical staff to design and interpret statistical studies
• Assist the rest of the QA team with their projects by providing guidance and feedback on your areas of expertise within baseball, statistics, data visualization, and programming
• Continually enhance your knowledge of baseball and data science through reading, research, and discussion with your teammates and the rest of the front office
• Provide input in architecting the storage of baseball data

Required Qualifications:

• 0-3+ years of relevant work experience
• Deep understanding of statistics, including supervised and unsupervised learning, regularization, model assessment and selection, model inference and averaging, ensemble methods,
• Ability to demonstrate some baseball knowledge and how quantitative analytics can provide value to a baseball organization
• Meaningful work experience with statistical software (R, S-Plus, SAS, or similar), databases, and scripting languages such as Python
• Proven willingness to both teach others and learn new techniques
• Willingness to work as part of a team on complex projects
• Proven leadership and self-direction

Preferred Qualifications:

• Possess or are pursuing a BS, MS or PhD in Statistics or related (e.g., mathematics, physics, or ops research) or equivalent practical experience
• Experience drawing conclusions from data, communicating those conclusions to decision makers, and recommending actions

Interested applicants should submit both their resume and an answer to the following question:

The R&D department has been asked to provide a recommendation to promote or not promote a pitching prospect from AA to AAA. What information would you consider in formulating your recommendation? (250 word limit)

Tip: There’s no defined right or wrong answer. Responses are used to get some insight into how you approach problem solving and baseball in general.

To Apply:
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Baseball Operations Pitching Analyst

Description:
The Los Angeles Angels are seeking an Analyst with a focus on pitching to join our Baseball Operations department. This position will support the Baseball Operations group’s efforts to analyze and provide pitching data, statistics and other pitching-related information. The ideal candidate combines a strong background of technical skills with an understanding of baseball research concepts and modern pitching technologies, information and strategies.

Responsibilities:

• Develop tools and visualizations for disseminating statistical concepts.
• Conduct research projects and player analysis for the Baseball Operations group.
• Help build database and reporting infrastructure to support advance scouting and coaching staff needs.
• Opportunities for other ad-hoc contributions to the pitching development process.

Qualifications:

• Strong foundation in the application of statistical concepts to baseball data and the translation of data into actionable baseball recommendations.
• Understanding of modern pitching philosophies, technologies and applications.
• Advanced level capabilities in R or Python.
• Proficiency in or clear ability to learn SQL.
• Preferred: Demonstrable experience analyzing and/or implementing pitch design.
• Preferred: Demonstrable independent baseball research.
• Preferred: Demonstrable experience creating effective data visualizations.
• Preferred: Some web development experience.
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends and holidays

Physical Demands:

• Ability to frequently sit for extended periods of time
• Ability to occasionally work in inclement weather (when in stadium)
• Ability to traverse from office to stadium frequently
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 20 lbs.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Please note that any job offer is contingent upon your providing verification that you have been fully vaccinated (at least 14 days have passed since receiving final dose of vaccine) against COVID-19. Job offers will be withdrawn (regardless of whether you have already signed) if this condition is not satisfied. Unless and until this step has been completed, you should not resign your current employment, otherwise alter your employment status, or alter any personal circumstances in reliance on a conditional offer. Angels Baseball is committed to providing equal opportunity, and does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by law. If there is a medical or religious reason you believe you cannot comply with this requirement, please discuss with Human Resources if/when you are offered a position.

The Angels believe that diversity contributes to a more enriched collective perspective and a better decision-making process. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

To Apply:
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Baseball Administration and Operations Assitant

Description:
The Los Angeles Angels are seeking a Baseball Administration and Operations Assistant to support the departments in their day to day tasks. The ideal candidate will have outstanding organization skills with a strong attention to detail along with an understanding of baseball data, technologies and information.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with Budget reviews throughout year and in yearly budget preparation process
• Assist with visa, expense report and vendor processes
• Coordinate various Internal and MLB lists, surveys and reporting
• Assist with on-boarding new baseball operations employee processes
• Assist with advance scouting including depth charts, daily and period reviews
• Support baseball operations, scouting and player development on ad hoc projects as needed

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to communicate clearly and solve practical problems.
• Self-starter who is able to work individually and also be a team player
• Demonstrate attention to detail in all work, including writing, editing and presentation.
• Understanding of baseball data, research and technologies
• Proficiency in or clear ability to learn SQL and some coding (R or Python).
• Preferred: Demonstrable independent baseball research.
• Preferred: Demonstrable experience creating effective data visualizations.
• Preferred: Spanish language fluency
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends and holidays

Physical Demands:

• Ability to frequently sit for extended periods of time
• Ability to occasionally work in inclement weather (when in stadium)
• Ability to traverse from office to stadium frequently
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 20 lbs.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Please note that any job offer is contingent upon your providing verification that you have been fully vaccinated (at least 14 days have passed since receiving final dose of vaccine) against COVID-19. Job offers will be withdrawn (regardless of whether you have already signed) if this condition is not satisfied. Unless and until this step has been completed, you should not resign your current employment, otherwise alter your employment status, or alter any personal circumstances in reliance on a conditional offer. Angels Baseball is committed to providing equal opportunity, and does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by law. If there is a medical or religious reason you believe you cannot comply with this requirement, please discuss with Human Resources if/when you are offered a position.

The Angels believe that diversity contributes to a more enriched collective perspective and a better decision-making process. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

To Apply:
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Player Development Video & Information Trainee

Reports To: Manager, Player Development Video & Technology
Department: Player Development

Position Overview:
The Player Development Video and Information Trainee will provide a service to an Atlanta Braves affiliate through charting live baseball games and providing video and information to Braves coaches, coordinators, and front office personnel. This role manages all aspects of the assigned affiliate’s video, technology, and advance scouting operation and aims to provide an experience that prepares the ideal candidate for a future role in the baseball industry.

Responsibilities:

• Capture and chart video for each game of the full minor league schedule of an assigned affiliate (home games and team travel to road games, postseason included)
• Manage a network of cameras set up to collect high-quality video from multiple angles
• Attach, edit, and upload video following each game daily
• Assist in the deployment and utilization of all Braves technology equipment at assigned affiliate
• Support the coaching staff/players with ad-hoc video/technology requests as assigned
• Participate in the affiliate’s advance scouting process and produce associated materials for the coaching staff
• Attend Braves’ Spring Training camp in Venice, FL to undergo training of all video, technology, and advance applications
• Participate in periodic calls with the Baseball Operations group in Atlanta
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• Prior baseball coaching/playing experience (High School, College, or Professional preferred)
• Knowledge of baseball rules, scoring, and statistics
• Exceptional verbal communication skills and computer skills
• Proactive, organized, and detail-oriented person who can prioritize their workload and follow-through with minimal supervision
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Willing to relocate to a Braves minor league affiliate from Mid-March through Mid-September
• The ability to safely lift and transport equipment weighing 25 lbs. or more
• The ability to climb ladders and successfully place equipment from variable positions and heights
• Flexible schedule: able to work nights, weekends, and holidays
• Bachelor’s degree
• Able to successfully complete a background check

The Atlanta Braves are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To Apply:
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Baseball Research & Development: Analyst & Intern

Reports to: Director, Baseball Research & Development
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Start date: ASAP, preferably by Jan 2023

Position Summary:
The Arizona Diamondbacks’ R&D department is seeking an Analyst and a full-season Intern. These positions will be responsible for supporting all areas of baseball operations through baseball related data analysis, including statistical modeling, research, visualizations, and other projects. The day-to-day responsibilities of this role will vary depending on baseball calendar, allowing them to gain experience in multiple areas of Baseball Operations.

Responsibilities:

• Statistical modeling, machine learning, and quantitative analysis of a variety of data sources, for the purpose of player evaluation, strategic decision-making, decision analysis, etc.
• Present analysis and insights to greater baseball operations group in clear concise manner through written and visual means.
• Maintain and develop understanding of current state of analytics and technology in baseball as well as using expertise to recommend new and emerging methods. 
• Use fresh perspective to recommend improvements to current Diamondbacks analytical processes.
• Perform ad-hoc research projects as requested.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in an analytical field such as statistics, predictive analytics, data science, engineering, applied math, physics, computer science, computer vision, etc.
• Analyst Specific: 1+ years’ work experience within an applicable industry or subject matter.
• Proficiency with database technologies including SQL.
• Demonstrated experience with programming languages (e.g., R or Python).
• Strong ability to communicate technical ideas to non-technical audiences using data visualization.
• High level understanding and passion for the game of baseball.
• Excellent work ethic and attention to detail while balancing multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to work evening, weekend, and holiday hours.
• Other programming and database skills are a plus.

To Apply:
Interested candidates should send a resume and supporting materials to bbopsjob@dbacks.com. Please list which position you are applying to in the subject line.

Intern, Baseball Operations

Reports to: Director, Baseball Administration & Assistant Director, Baseball Operations
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Length: Full-season internship, preferably starting in Jan 2023.

Position Summary: 
The Arizona Diamondbacks are seeking a full-season intern to work within the Baseball Operations group. The day-to-day responsibilities of this role will vary depending on baseball calendar, allowing them to gain experience in multiple areas of the department. A model candidate will be able to leverage their analytical skills, a strong sense of creativity and their knowledge and passion for the game of baseball to provide innovative ideas throughout the Baseball Operations decision making process.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate across organizational domains (Analytics/R&D, Baseball Operations, Player Development, Scouting) assisting all departments with necessary tasks.
• Produce statistical analysis and daily reports for the entire baseball related staff.
• Continuously explore interesting research questions to identify new trends in the game that will lead to competitive advantages.
• Recommend advancements to the current Baseball Operations procedures and infrastructure to improve efficiency.
• Assist with the capture and processing of on-field technology at both Chase Field and Salt River Fields.
• Perform ad-hoc analysis and research projects for multiple departments within the Baseball Operations group.
• Assist Front Office Staff with preparatory work necessary for Salary Arbitration, the Rule 4 Draft, and the Major League Trade Deadline.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• A degree from an accredited college or university and/or equivalent experience. Analytical fields such as statistics, predictive analytics, data science, engineering, applied math, physics, computer science, computer vision, etc. are preferred, but not required.
• A demonstrated quantitative background, either by degree or work sample, is strongly preferred (SQL, R, Python, Tableau, or other programming language).
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Powerpoint) is required.
• A self-starter with strong administrative, organizational and communication skills.

• High level understanding and passion for the game of baseball.
• Excellent work ethic and attention to detail while balancing multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to work evening, weekend, and holiday hours.
• Ability to relocate to Phoenix area.
• Must have a valid driver’s license. 

To Apply:
Interested candidates should send a resume and supporting materials to bbopsjob@dbacks.com. Please list which position you are applying to in the subject line.

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Director, Strategy – Sport Performance Lab

Company Description:
At Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Partnership (MLSE), we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that is representative of our community and where all employees feel they belong and can reach their full potential. We are Canada’s preeminent leader in delivering top quality sport and entertainment experiences and one of North America’s leading providers of exceptional fan experiences. We are the parent company of the National Hockey League’s Toronto Maple Leafs, the National Basketball Association’s Toronto Raptors, Major League Soccer’s Toronto FC, the Canadian Football League’s Toronto Argonauts and development teams with the Toronto Marlies (American Hockey League), Raptors 905 (NBA G League), Toronto FC II (MLS NEXT Pro League) and Raptors Uprising Gaming Club, the Toronto Raptors Esports franchise in the NBA 2K League.

MLSE owns and/or operates all the venues our teams play and train in, including Scotiabank Arena, BMO Field, Coca-Cola Coliseum, Ford Performance Centre, BMO Training Ground, and OVO Athletic Centre. We also provide fans in Toronto with incredible live music and entertainment events, as well as exceptional culinary experiences through our restaurants (e11even and RS) and clubs (Hot Stove Club, ScotiaClub and Platinum Club). Through MLSE Foundation, we have invested more than $45 million into Ontario communities since 2009 and with MLSE LaunchPad, we provide a place where youth facing barriers use sport to recognize and reach their potential.

We achieve all of this through our Common Purpose – to unite and empower our employees to create extraordinary moments for our fans and each other. Come be a part of the team.

Job Description:
MLSE Sport Performance Lab is seeking a Director of Strategy to develop and execute strategic initiatives to facilitate innovation and collaboration across MLSE team operations. This individual will identify tactical requirements by working closely with team operations and develop solutions by leading a cross-functional systems team.

Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the growth and evolution of Sport Performance Lab.
• Engage with key stakeholders across MLSE sporting departments to facilitate collaboration across team operations.
• Lead cross-functional team to deliver best-in-class technical solutions for team operations.
• Define standards for new technical infrastructure to better drive competitive advantage through analytics.
• Lead assigned SPL initiatives through both strategic and technical contributions with operational excellence.
• Define key performance indicators to set goals and track performance of SPL initiatives.
• Maintain relationships with key industry partners.

Qualifications:
Note: Before reviewing the qualifications listed below, we want you to know that we understand you may not meet all the qualifications described and have other relevant expertise and experience. We invite you to please share this with us in the “Message to the Hiring Manager” section of our online application.

• Five or more years of experience in sports technology or similar industries.
• Experience with modern programming languages and databases with familiarity of related frameworks and technologies.
• Experience designing and building cloud-based solutions using Amazon Web Services (AWS)
• Experience applying big data solutions to drive performance and facilitate innovation.
• Thrives in a fast-paced setting; can handle multiple priorities at the same time.
• A positive, winning approach, incorporating integrity, confidentiality, and discretion.
• Strong grasp of the on-field rules and off-field regulations of various sports.
• Can work flexible and varying schedules, including travel and unconventional hours relating to team operations.

Additional Information
Apply by: Nov 14, 2022

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

At MLSE, we are committed to building an equitable, diverse and inclusive organization. We are an equal opportunity employer and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. MLSE will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in the job application process. If you have difficulty using our online application system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email accommodations@mlse.com. Please note this email is only for accommodation requests. Resumes sent to this email address will not be considered.

To Apply:
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Toronto Blue Jays – Entry Level Opportunities

The Toronto Blue Jays are seeking highly motivated and creative entry level employees to assist with day-to-day tasks within various areas of their Baseball Operations department, including but not limited to Scouting, Player Development, High Performance, and Research and Development/Analytics. The start and end dates are flexible depending on candidate availability and both full-season and partial-season candidates will be considered. These positions will be based in Toronto, ON; Dunedin, FL; or one of our affiliate locations throughout Canada, the United States, and Dominican Republic. All positions are paid.

There are several roles with different primary focuses, with more detail on each broad type of position provided below. To the extent that you’re interested in a specific focus you may reflect that in your application, but you only need to submit one application to the program and all applications will be considered for possible fits. These job categories are intentionally broad, and a successful candidate may be considered for a role that involves a blend of these responsibilities, or in an entirely different area that is more suited to their unique experiences and skills.

Across all roles, the Blue Jays are seeking:

• Demonstrated passion for baseball and excellent reasoning, problem-solving, creative thinking, and communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with a wide range of individuals.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and self-direct work.
• Excellent attention to detail and time management skills.
• The ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by the baseball calendar.

The Blue Jays see diversity and employment equity as foundational to creating a successful culture. Applicants who may not traditionally feel empowered to apply for a job in this field are strongly encouraged to apply. Please feel free to include any questions about the role with your application, or reach out to baseballresumes@bluejays.com.

Player Development Technology
In this role, candidates passionate about working directly with coaches and players will be embedded with teams at the Blue Jays’ development complexes (Dunedin, FL and Boca Chica, D.R.) and affiliate teams (Dunedin, FL; Vancouver, BC; Manchester, NH; Buffalo, NY). On a daily basis, you will be with your team as the point person for video, technology, and data resources. This may include helping to deploy and operate technology both in practice and game settings, organizing/cataloguing/reviewing video and data, helping to define and track player goals, and supporting longer-term R&D and Player Development projects. You will also assist with the logistical needs of the team (including Minor League Operations, Nutrition, and High Performance departments), as well as on-field activities (BP, fungos, catching pens). Fluency with Microsoft Office is required; experience with a range of baseball-related data capture systems (BATS, Portable Trackman, Rapsodo, Diamond Kinetics, etc.) would be helpful, as would experience with video editing and review software. Spanish proficiency is also helpful, and may be required in some cases.

Player Development Coaching
With roles at each of the Blue Jays’ development complexes (Dunedin, FL and Boca Chica, D.R.) and affiliate teams (Dunedin, FL; Vancouver, BC; Manchester, NH; Buffalo, NY), candidates interested in growing their careers in data-driven player development will support all functions of the team coaching staff. While helping players and coaches prepare for games on a nightly bases is a main focus, in this role you will have the ability to support and influence development goal setting and tracking, on-field practice design and implementation, and data tagging, organization, and review. In this role you will also support video and data capture in pre-game settings, documentation of action plans and other player updates, as well as supporting logistics related to player and coaching needs. Depending on the candidate, on-field duties (eg. coaching 1B, coaching/catching bullpens, etc.) may be part of semi-regular or regular duties. Experience with hands-on coaching of athletes is helpful but not required, as is experience with technical tools like SQL, R, or Python. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office is a necessity, and Spanish proficiency may also be required in some cases.

Operations (Scouting, Baseball Operations, Player Development)
Candidates will use their excellent organizational skills and high attention to detail to support the logistical and administrative functioning of the scouting, player development, or baseball operations departments. This could include data entry and cleaning, assisting with the coordination and execution of player evaluation projects, maintaining and organizing video and data resources, and helping to stay on top of departmental administrative functions (expense reports, compiling statistics and rosters, meeting logistics, etc.). If supporting our Player Development department, you may be asked to help integrate technology into on-field work, administer player plans, translate documents to/from English and Spanish, and help with scheduling for players and staff. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, is important for this role; familiarity with baseball rules and regulations could be an asset, and Spanish proficiency may also be helpful (or required in some cases).

Advance Scouting
In this role, candidates will use their strong knowledge of the game of baseball to support our Major League team in game-by-game and series-by-series preparation. This could include a wide range of activities, such as collecting and organizing statistics for reports, conducting ad-hoc research and analysis on players or baseball generally, watching video to provide written evaluations and insights, and supporting on-field data and video collection. Strong time management and organizational skills are important, and skills with things like R, Shiny, and similar tools would be helpful plusses.

Research & Development
Candidates will use their analytical and programming skills to help identify and research baseball questions. This may include using data organization and cleaning, modelling/machine learning, visualization, and statistical techniques with tools such as R, Python, and SQL. Experience with advanced modelling techniques or other specialized skills (Computer Vision, Neural Networks, Bayesian Modeling, Anomaly Detection, Time Series etc.) would be beneficial, but not necessary. You may present work to a variety of audiences (fellow researchers, front office members, coaches, or players), and may use the results of research to contribute to player evaluations at key junctures. Additional duties may include providing logistical support to major events on the baseball calendar (Draft, Trade Deadline, etc.) and other general departmental support.

Baseball Systems Development
Candidates for this role will help to create, update, and support web applications and databases that are used throughout baseball operations; a moderate to high level of experience in computer science, web and/or database development, software engineering, or a related field is quite important. A portfolio of work showing your past experiences in these areas is also helpful. Duties may include working with end users to gather requirements, engineering systems to acquire and database new datasets, or doing front-end web design work on baseball information systems. You will have the opportunity to experience and provide logistical support to key points on the baseball calendar.

Biomechanics/Sports Science
Candidates for this role have a strong academic background in Biomechanics, Physics, Sports Science, or a related field and are passionate about applying their expertise to baseball. This could be in a research/data analysis focused capacity, a role that is more hands-on with players and other development and performance staff, or somewhere in the middle. In all cases, you would work closely with player development, R+D, and high performance staff to collaborate on research, contribute to player development goals, and support data capture and organization. You would be expected to individually stay on top of the latest research and resources in the field of biomechanics and sports science. Experience with statistical programming, modelling, and visualization tools is very helpful, but not required.

To Apply:
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