Minor League Field Manager - Fayetteville at Houston Astros · Houston

Minor League Field Manager - Fayetteville

Department: Player Development

Supervisor: Field Coordinator

Classification: Full Time/Exempt

Summary

The Minor League Manager will serve as a uniformed coach at our minor league affiliate the Fayetteville Woodpeckers (Fayetteville, NC) and work in conjunction with our Field Coordinator and local affiliate staff (Pitching Coach, Hitting Coach, Development Coach, Strength Coach & Athletic Trainer) to develop and execute an optimized daily team schedule while being responsible for player development in the areas of infield/outfield defense, baserunning, and in game execution.

Essential Duties / Responsibilities

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

• Create and coordinate the daily schedule at designated location taking a collaborative approach to ensure all departmental needs are supported.
• Have a large responsibility in the defensive and baserunning development of the players.
• Assist with the evaluation and coaching of team fundamentals.
• Assist the staff and players with the implementation of systems and technologies.
• Assist in the proper execution of prescribed in game pitching, hitting, and defensive strategies.
• Maintain high, positive standards and expectations for self, staff, and players at designated location.
• Display the ability to effectively lead and manage a minor league team throughout the course of the season.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Coaching experience.
• Ability to understand and advocate for changes due to new information and/or tools in baseball.
• Interest in strength & conditioning and analytics.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong computer skills and proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Professional or collegiate playing experience is a plus.
• Fluency in Spanish is a plus.

Work Environment

This job operates both outside in a baseball field and office setting. The noise level is usually moderate but can be loud within the stadium environment. Must be able to work in all types of outdoor weather conditions.

Physical Demands

The employee is regularly required to see, sit, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate equipment and/or office technology. The employee frequently stands and walks throughout the venue and may occasionally lift and move items weighing up to 50 pounds.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position that will require a flexible schedule. This position requires travel throughout the entire 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