Minor League Hitting Coordinator

Job Title:            Minor League Hitting Coordinator

Department:       Player Development

Reports to:           Director, Player Development

Status:                    Non-exempt

Primary Objective: Responsible for providing coordination, support and assistance to the Director, Player Development, in staff communication, education, preparation, strategic planning, and the implementation of Mariners philosophies for minor league hitting   operations.

 Essential Functions:

• Communicate consistently with all affiliate hitting coaches, the Analytics department, rehab coordinators, and High Performance staff regarding the health, progress, and overall development of all hitters in the organization.
• Assist in creating detailed Player Plans for all hitters in the organization, as well as ensuring these initiatives are being met to a high standard on a daily basis.
• Ensure the function, application, and implementation of all hitting related technologies, teaching tools, and Mariners portals in the player development domain are being met.
• Manage the daily activities, related drills, and scheduled work sessions for all hitters and hitting coaches during minor league spring training and other player development camps.
• Implement the Focus Points and Peak Performance manual as well as assist in the creation of content and continuing education initiatives.
• Assist in hiring, onboarding, and end of season review process for employees.
• Attend and assist with pre and/or postseason camps as assigned by the Director, Player Development.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree required. Equivalent, relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of formal education, if approved by management.
• Playing and/or coaching experience preferred.
• Basic Spanish proficiency preferred.
  

Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA’s): 

• Develop expert level of knowledge of the Rake Reports and 16 for 16 initiatives, relevant technologies and Mariners portals.
• Develop an intellectual curiosity in researching new technologies and coaching tools.
• Shares and expresses thoughts in a clear and effective manner through verbal and written communication skills. Exhibits effective listening skills and builds positive relationships with all team members, vendors, and guests. Is diplomatic, tactful and professional in all forms of communication.
• Understands and supports the team and is quick to volunteer to assist others. Others view most interactions as being positive with a willingness to achieve common goals. Effective in working with others to cooperatively solve problems. Workplace behavior is consistently respectful of others.
• Takes personal responsibility for getting things done in a way that positively and professionally represents the organization.
• Demonstrates through their actions and interactions with others a commitment to Mariner Purpose, Mission and Values.
• Competent in required job skills and knowledge. Completes work assignments thoroughly and completely in an accurate, and prompt way. Identifies and corrects errors. Is careful, alert and accurate, paying attention to details of the job.

Physical Activities and Working Conditions:

• Required travel to minor league affiliate locations.