Job Posting: Oakland Athletics – Biomechanist, Advance Scouting Intern

Biomechanist

Reporting to: Director, Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation
Type: Non-Exempt
Location: Mesa, AZ

Job Summary

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are in our organizational DNA. Our commitment to these values is unwavering – on and off the field. Together, we continue to build an inclusive, innovative, and dynamic culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates belonging and amplifies diverse voices. Combining a collaborative and innovative work environment with talented and diverse team members, we’ve created a workforce in which every team member has the tools to reach their full potential.

The Oakland A’s are hiring for a full-time Biomechanist to assist the Medical Services Department. This position will lead in numerous organizational priorities, including building and reporting new sports performance reports and metrics, playing an active role in biomechanical evaluations of both internal and external organizational players, and serving as a keystone for stakeholders between the Major League, Baseball Operations, Research and Development, Player Development and Sports Science staffs. This position will be primarily based out of Mesa, AZ.

Key Responsibilities

  • Organize, interpret and execute data-based analysis of in-game biomechanical data.
  • Collaborate with Director of Sports Medicine to establish objective measures and workload-based reports relating to player health and injury prevention
  • Assist with development and execution of performance science initiatives across the organization, including data collection, analysis, and reporting
  • Effectively collaborate and communicate with player development, sports medicine, strength and conditioning and front office staff
  • Test, implement, and create protocols for new and developing technologies within the baseball science world
  • Work with Performance Staff, Player Development, and Baseball Research and Development departments to improve and tailor individual player development plans
  • Provide biomechanical/sport science analysis from First-Year Player Draft prospects

Qualifications

  • A graduate-level degree in biomechanics or a related field preferred, and/or demonstrated experience collecting, interpreting, modeling, and applying biomechanics data.
  • Demonstrated work in sports science or performance field, either with team or program, relating to data collection, analysis, and implementation (preferably baseball).
  • Strong proficiency in data analysis tools is strongly preferred.
  • Excellent communication skills including written and verbal.
  • Ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays
  • Some travel required (California, affiliate cities, or elsewhere)

COVID 19 Consideration

All Oakland A’s employees are required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 and must provide documentation of complete vaccination status as part of the pre-boarding process. Exceptions are available only for those who need an accommodation.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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 provide documentation of complete vaccination status as part of the pre boarding process?
  2. What are your salary requirements for this position?
  3. Are you able to work non-traditional hours (various nights, early mornings, weekends, and holidays)?

To Apply:
To apply, please follow this link.


Advanced Scouting Intern

Department: Baseball Operations
Reporting to: Director, Baseball Development
Type: Non-Exempt
Location: Oakland, CA

Job Summary

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are in our organizational DNA. Our commitment to these values is unwavering – on and off the field. Together, we continue to build an inclusive, innovative, and dynamic culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates belonging and amplifies diverse voices. Combining a collaborative and innovative work environment with talented and diverse team members, we’ve created a workforce in which every team member has the tools to reach their full potential.

The Oakland A’s are hiring for a full-season Advance Scouting Intern to assist the Advance Scouting Department. This position crosses into the intersection of several fields (Baseball Operations, Player Development, Video, Research & Analytics). The ideal candidate will seamlessly integrate into the advance work process, aiding the coaching and video support staff in pre-game and game tasks for the duration of the 2023 season. This position will be primarily based out of Oakland, CA.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist in pre-game preparation and assignments for coaching and advance staff
  • Perform ad-hoc queries for coaching and video staff, and front office as needed
  • Help chart, film, and clip early work and game video and data feeds
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university preferred, and/or equivalent experience
  • Demonstrated quantitative background, either by degree or work sample (SQL, R, Python, Tableau, or other programming language)
  • Excellent verbal communication and problem solve IT or other technical issues
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Powerpoint)
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Playing background (baseball or softball) at the collegiate level or above a definite plus
  • Ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays
  • Some travel required (Arizona or elsewhere)

COVID 19 Consideration

All Oakland A’s employees are required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 and must provide documentation of complete vaccination status as part of the pre-boarding process. Exceptions are available only for those who need an accommodation.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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 work non-traditional hours (various nights, early mornings, weekends, and holidays)?
  2. Are you able to provide documentation of complete vaccination status as part of the pre boarding process?
  3. Why would you be a good fit for this position?
  4. What are your salary requirements for this position?

To Apply:
To apply, please follow this link.

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