Minor League Hitting Coach

Department: Player Development

Supervisor: Hitting Coordinator

Classification: Full-Time / Exempt

Summary

The Houston Astros is currently seeking a Minor League Hitting Coach to implement the Astros hitting development program at a minor league affiliate location or at our complex in West Palm Beach, FL.

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 Player Care and 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 (R&D, Pro 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.
• 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.
• Strength & Conditioning related degree 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 25 pounds. 

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 one of our minor league affiliates or Spring Training complex and will include overnight travel 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