JOB TITLE: Amateur Scouting Development Associate
DEPARTMENT: Baseball Operations
REPORTS TO: Assistant Director, Amateur Scouting
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Seasonal
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
LOCATION: Florida
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Boston Red Sox Amateur Scouting Development Associate is one of the most unique entry-level positions in the industry. It provides the opportunity to hone your skills as an evaluator; directly assisting area scouts and cross checkers with coverage while concurrently supporting the front office staff with video and data collection. In the role, this person will spend most of their time tracking down specific targets, writing reports, and meeting with members of the department to expedite personal and professional growth. The Associate will also get the opportunity to present at draft meetings and gain insight to draft strategy to further development. Cultivating impact evaluators that eventually fit into future openings within the scouting departments of the Boston Red Sox is a priority. These Associate roles hopefully serve as a key step towards achieving that goal.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assisting local area scouts with coverage
- Writing scouting reports
- Learning to navigate the landscape of internal systems
- Understanding the ancillary job responsibilities of area scouts
- Collecting video
- Building a foundation of understanding baseball technologies
- Developing relationships with the local baseball community
- Assist in on-field player workouts
- Participate in weekly meetings with front office personnel
CHARACTERISTICS / QUALIFICATIONS:
- Strong passion for scouting and talent evaluation
- Evident open-mindedness with a high willingness to learn & receive feedback
- Excellent time management skills
- Sound communication skills
- Admirable attention to detail
- Flexible hours including nights & weekends
- Willingness to relocate
The Red Sox (or FSM) requires proof of being up-to-date on COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of employment, subject to applicable legal requirements. Up-to-date means having received all recommended COVID-19 vaccination doses in the primary series and a booster dose(s) when eligible, per CDC guidelines.
Prospective employees will receive consideration without discrimination based on race, religious creed, color, sex, age, national origin, handicap, disability, military/veteran status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or protected genetic information.
JOB TITLE: 2023 Baseball Operations Associate
DEPARTMENT: Baseball Operations
REPORTS TO: Assistant Director, Amateur Scouting & Manager, Minor League Operations, Other supervisors will depend on the area(s) of focus for the candidate
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Seasonal
LOCATION: Boston, MA
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Baseball Operations Associate will support all areas of the Baseball Operations Department, while primarily focusing on one or two areas (Amateur Scouting, International Scouting, Professional Scouting, and Advance Scouting) with day-to-day administrative and office management duties.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist with daily administrative tasks for your department.
- Creatively pursue ways to improve internal processes.
- Organize and maintain information from non-office personnel.
- Manage video database including tagging & editing.
- Prepare information and logistics for meetings.
- Assist with various administrative and research projects.
- Operate various technology during home games.
CHARACTERISTICS / QUALIFICATIONS:
- Strong administrative skills
- Ability to multitask in stressful situations
- Strategic thinking & planning
- Organized, proactive, and strong communicative skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
- Willing to relocate
- Willing to work nights, weekends, and holidays
- Prior softball or baseball experience is preferred
- Ability to communicate in Spanish is preferred
- Valid Driver’s License
The Red Sox (or FSM) requires proof of being up-to-date on COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of employment, subject to applicable legal requirements. Up-to-date means having received all recommended COVID-19 vaccination doses in the primary series and a booster dose(s) when eligible, per CDC guidelines.
Prospective employees will receive consideration without discrimination based on race, religious creed, color, sex, age, national origin, handicap, disability, military/veteran status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or protected genetic information.
JOB TITLE: Player Development Associate
DEPARTMENT: Baseball Operations
REPORTS TO: Assistant, Florida Baseball Operations
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Seasonal
LOCATION: Fort Myers, Florida
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Player Development Associate will be a member of the Player Development team, and is responsible for assisting with baseball operations at our complex in Fort Myers, FL. This individual will collaborate closely with Player Development front office personnel, coordinators, and coaches.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist with day to day logistics for Minor League Spring Training, Extended Spring Training, Florida Complex League, and Instructional League.
- Assist with daily administrative operations.
- Organize and distribute game video in a timely and quality manner.
- Manage video database to make sure it is readily available for staff and players to view.
- Collect non-game video proactively and at the request of staff.
- Operate and maintain various technology such as Blast, Rapsodo, Trackman, and Edgertronic cameras.
- Distribute analytical information to PD staff produced by our Analytics department.
- Assist with various administrative projects as assigned by coaching staff and Front Office.
CHARACTERISTICS / QUALIFICATIONS:
- Strong administrative skills
- Organized, proactive, and strong communicative skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
- Willing to relocate to Fort Myers, FL
- Willing to work nights, weekends, and holidays
- Prior softball or baseball experience is preferred
- Prior video experience (BATS, Synergy, Edgertronic) is preferred
- Prior technology experience with one or more of the following: Trackman, Blast, Rapsodo) is preferred
The Red Sox (or FSM) requires proof of being up-to-date on COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of employment, subject to applicable legal requirements. Up-to-date means having received all recommended COVID-19 vaccination doses in the primary series and a booster dose(s) when eligible, per CDC guidelines.
Prospective employees will receive consideration without discrimination based on race, religious creed, color, sex, age, national origin, handicap, disability, military/veteran status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or protected genetic information.
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