Dominican Republic Hitting Coach

hace 4 días

Santo Domingo, Nacional, República Dominicana Houston Astros A tiempo completo US$30,000 - US$60,000 al año
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Department: Player Development

Supervisors: Assistant Director of Player Development, Assistant Hitting Coordinator

Classification: Full-Time/Exempt

Summary

The Houston Astros seek a DSL Hitting Coach to implement the Astros hitting development program at the Dominican Republic complex.

 

Essential Duties / Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Implement the organizational hitting development program.
  • Plan daily hitting practice while coordinating with other members of the field staff.
  • Design practice environments that illicit desired performance for each hitter.
  • Analyze hitter performance deficiencies using various tools, reports and technologies.
  • Prescribe and monitor a development plan for each hitter based on areas of opportunity.
  • Collaborate with other disciplines within Sports Medicine & Performance to identify and act on solutions related to physical limitations/opportunities.
  • Communicate plans, goals and progress with players and relevant staff members throughout checkpoints.
  • Collaborate with other departments (Performance Science, R&D, International Scouting, etc.) to align player goals and keeping relevant staff informed on player progress.
  • Assist other field staff when able and necessary with normal day to day operations at complex (throwing BP, hitting fungoes, etc).
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Prior coaching experience.
  • Ability to understand and advocate for changes due to new information and or tools in baseball.
  • Fluency in Spanish.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Strong organizational skills.
  • Strong computer skills and proficient in Microsoft Office.
  • Professional or collegiate playing experience is a plus.

Work Environment

This job operates both outside in a baseball field and office setting. This role will involve being in the heat and on the individual's feet for long periods of time. At times the noise could become excessive. 

Physical Demands

This role routinely will be in an inside or outside type of environment for long periods of time.  This role will require the individual to be physically moving for long periods of time. This role will require the individual to lift and carry up to 25 pounds throughout the day.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

Ability to work a flexible schedule, including extended hours, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Travel

Will be stationed at our Dominican Republic complex and will include travel by bus throughout the season.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

 

 

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

 EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability

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