About the role
DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW
The Player Development department is dedicated to fostering the comprehensive growth of our minor league players. Our mission is to excel in optimizing talent and skill development while aligning with player and team objectives. Our approach involves the creation of world class player programs and efficiently scaling them across our player pool. Collaborating closely with baseball analytics, performance, and medical, we establish effective frameworks for experimentation and learning. Additionally, we work closely with Amateur Scouting, International Scouting, and Pro Scouting to ensure seamless player transitions into the Red Sox organization.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Academy Development Coach will support player development at the Dominican Republic Academy by operating baseball technology, ensuring reliable data collection, and helping translate performance information into actionable development priorities. Working closely with Academy Staff, Roving Coordinators, and Baseball Analytics, this role will help monitor progress toward individual player development goals. The ideal candidate communicates effectively in English and Spanish, is comfortable working with data and technology, and builds strong relationships with players and staff. The position also provides opportunities to participate in on-field instruction and develop coaching skills.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Operate and support baseball technology used in daily training and games, including setup, troubleshooting, and data collection.
- Monitor data quality and resolve collection or reporting issues to ensure players and staff receive accurate, timely information.
- Translate information from Baseball Analytics into clear takeaways that support player plans and daily training.
- Collaborate with coaches and coordinators to monitor progress toward individual development goals and organizational key performance indicators.
- Prepare and maintain player development reports, video, and other materials.
- Support on-field training and instruction alongside Academy coaches.
- Conduct ad hoc research and analysis to support Player Development initiatives.
COMPETENCIES
- Ability to interpret performance information and communicate clear, practical takeaways verbally and in writing in both English and Spanish.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage competing daily priorities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and ability to learn new software and troubleshoot technology.
- Curiosity about player development, openness to feedback, and interest in developing coaching skills.
- Ability to build trust with players and collaborate with staff from different backgrounds.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
- Currently based in, or willing to relocate to, the Dominican Republic.
- Experience with baseball tracking systems, high-speed video, or other player development technology, including the following:
- TrackMan
- KinaTrax
- Blast Motion
- Edgertronic
- Previous coaching, playing, video, or sports performance experience.
- Familiarity with baseball performance metrics and individual player development plans.
- Experience with SQL, R, or Python.
- In addition to the above requirements, all roles within Baseball Operations are expected to effectively demonstrate our universal competencies related to problem solving, teamwork, clarity of communication, and time management, along with embodying our culture of honesty, humility, relentlessness, and commitment to DEIB.
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