JOB SUMMARY:
The baseball performance associate will assist with the delivery of performance science solutions within Baseball Operations. This role will work closely Baseball Analytics, Player Development, Strength and Conditioning, Sports Medicine and Coaching staffs in order to optimize performance.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Assist with implementation and maintenance of existing performance science initiatives across the organization, including data collection, analysis and reporting.
2. Set up, calibrate, operate and troubleshoot all technologies used within Performance Science, particularly those used in player assessments to ensure accurate data collection.
3. Effectively collaborate and communicate with player development, coaching, sports medicine, strength and conditioning and front office staff.
4. Assist with data management, organization and integration into the organization’s athlete management system and internal databases.
5. Perform exploratory Performance Science research projects and analysis using a combination of biomechanical and performance data as directed.
6. Work closely with the Performance Science staff to develop and disseminate information from performance science initiatives.
7. Assist with the maintenance, calibration and upkeep of performance science related equipment.
8. Other duties as directed by Director, Performance Science
MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
1. Bachelor’s degree in exercise science, exercise physiology, sports science, kinesiology, biomechanics or similar field.
2. Experience with the following technologies preferred but not required: Force plates, motion capture, high speed video, Trackman, Trajekt, Catapult.
3. The ideal candidate must have excellent computer skills. Coding or data visualization skills a plus; R preferred. SQL skills a plus.
4. The ideal candidate must have excellent communication skills. Candidate must be able to convey complex performance science findings to relevant staffs.
5. The ideal candidate must have excellent attention to detail.
6. The ideal candidate must have excellent organizational skills.
7. Previous experience working with professional athletes and coaches a plus.
8. The ideal candidate must be willing to work longs hours, including days, nights, weekends and holidays.
9. The candidate must be available full-time.
10. Willing and able to relocate to the Lakeland, FL area or Detroit metro area.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
1. Office environment
2. Evening, weekend, and holiday hours required
All items listed above are illustrative and not comprehensive. They are not contractual in nature and are subject to change at the discretion of Detroit Tigers.
Detroit Tigers is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to that individual’s race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The Company will strive to provide reasonable accommodations to permit qualified applicants who have a need for an accommodation to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a job interview) if so requested.
