Trainee - Player Development

Kansas City Royals • Surprise, AZ

6d

About The Position

The Kansas City Royals are seeking individuals to work closely with player development in conjunction with baseball operations staff, coordinators, and coaches at minor league affiliates and the Arizona complex. Trainees operate and implement baseball technology and oversee the collection of video and data at their assigned affiliates. The role is intended as an entry-level position offering experience and exposure to all aspects of player development. Positions begin during Minor League Spring Training and end at the conclusion of the relevant Minor League season, with the possibility of extending into Instructional League in October. The role is part-time, non-exempt, and not eligible for company benefits, 401(k), or PTO. The schedule depends on the team schedule and may change.

Requirements

• Familiarity with TrackMan Portable B1, Edgertronic cameras, Trajekt, or other forms of baseball technology.
• Experience charting games using BATS, Hawkeye, or TrackMan.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with others.
• Ability to multitask and adapt to changing environments.
• Growth mindset and willingness to think outside the box.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and cloud storage websites such as Dropbox or Google Drive.
• Background in baseball or softball, such as playing, coaching, or serving as a student manager.
• Ability to lift items weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to work productively in an environment that can be noisy.
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk in warm or humid climates and navigate the facility.
• Availability to work the dates required for the role, February through September.
• Ability to work extended hours and/or weekends as required by deadlines and event scheduling.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience with video editing software such as Adobe Premiere.

Responsibilities

• Operate and implement video and baseball technology, including BATS, PitchBase, Hawkeye, Edgertronic, TrackMan, Trajekt, and Rapsodo.
• Set up, record, chart, and upload game and non-game video.
• Facilitate physical advance scouting and game-planning materials between Research and Development and individual coaching staffs.
• Assist with special projects across the organization as assigned.
• Implement baseball technology initiatives during Spring Training.
• Provide necessary support to coaching staff and players throughout a 6–8 month span.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed