Player Development Associate

Detroit Tigers•Lakeland, FL

11d

About The Position

The Player Development Associate supports the daily operations of the Detroit Tigers Player Development department and serves as a central point of contact for players and staff at the complex and throughout the minor league system. The position combines operational and administrative duties with responsibilities supporting players and staff, helping the department improve how it provides support. The Associate helps maintain and improve department systems and workflows, supports individualized player plans, coordinates player and staff logistics, and assists with player education and development programming. The role also supports operations for the Florida Complex League, development camps, Instructional League, and other programming throughout the year. The listed duties are illustrative rather than comprehensive and may change at the discretion of the Detroit Tigers.

Requirements

Proven ability to lead and manage teams.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to tailor messaging across formats and audiences.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex projects in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in Spanish is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Evaluate and improve internal systems and workflows supporting day-to-day Player Development operations; identify inefficiencies and propose solutions as information and reporting needs grow.
Assist with quality control and execution of comprehensive, individualized player plans in collaboration with stakeholders across departments.
Support visa and passport logistics for international staff and players, including preparing petitions and scheduling appointments, as directed by Player Development leadership.
Coordinate Florida Complex League operations, including scheduling and travel in collaboration with Tigers facility operations staff and other league clubs.
Assist with organization-wide communication and distribution of Player Development materials, including game reports, staff and player travel logistics, and player programming efforts.
Track completion and progress of mandatory player training and organizational education requirements.
Maintain current contact lists for minor league players and staff.
Assist with onboarding players acquired throughout the year through the draft, free agency, and other means.
Coordinate housing and travel for newly drafted and signed players joining the organization.
Distribute mail, equipment, and materials to players and staff at the complex.
Support planning and delivery of player education and life-skills programming, collaborating with instructors on lesson planning and player progress.
Assist with logistics for development camps, Instructional League, and other in-season and offseason programming.
Complete ad hoc projects for Player Development leadership and other Baseball Operations departments.