Overview:
The Los Angeles Angels Player Development and Performance Department is seeking candidates to join the organization as a Minor League Affiliate Pitching Coach. This position focuses on executing player development processes and upholding standards to maximize player ability. Primary responsibilities include managing day-to-day preparation on and off the field and overseeing player programs at the affiliate. This position will be responsible for fostering an environment that supports the utilization of modern tools to best make decisions and allow for maximum player growth. This position requires availability to travel and the ability to create and maintain strong working relationships internally and externally. Success in this position requires skills such as baseball experience and expertise, excellent communication, organization, and innovation. This position reports to the Director of Pitching.
This position is also benefit eligible including: medical, dental and vision insurance, 401K eligibility (employee contributions after 3 months, employer matching and safe harbor after 1 year and 1000 hours of employment) and additional perks not listed above. The expected salary for this position can range from $85,000-$95,000 per year. Final offers for this role will be made within the parameters of the salary range provided. Years of experience, skills, and other factors are considered when determining the salary offered.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Player Development
- Execution of player development curriculums at the affiliate that creates alignment to player development philosophies.
- Foster the integration of information across departments including, but not limited to: baseball, analytics, technology and sports science, strength and conditioning, medical, nutrition, mental, game planning, and video to enhance holistic development processes.
- Manage schedules and day-to-day preparation at the affiliate, including individual early work, championship fundamentals, bullpens, pitchers’ fielding practice (PFP), pre-game meetings, and games.
- Communicate with coordinators on player progress and affiliate staffs throughout the season when players move levels.
- Execution of player plan meetings, post-game feedback loops, Leaderboard Competitions.
- Write game reports with simple and actionable takeaways that includes highlights from the game and focus areas for development.
- Proactively identify areas for continued improvement across player development.
Collaboration and Organizational Standards
- Create an environment that normalizes the standard and identify of the Los Angeles Angels organization to help staff and player add value on and off the field.
- Maintain off-season communication with players to build relationships and monitor winter programs.
- Facilitate staff and player involvement with holistic development initiatives.
- Uphold & model professional standards of conduct.
Travel and Schedule Requirements:
- January Mini-Camp, as directed
- Spring Training for approximately six weeks
- In-Season road trips with the affiliate
- Arizona Instructional League, as directed
- Daily schedule requirements includes pre-game workouts, meetings, games, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by the affiliate schedule.
Qualifications (required):
- Humility and care for others to be a great teammate.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Strong work ethic and discipline with an attention to detail.
- Willingness to work with individuals from a variety of linguistic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
- Growth mindset with an interest in the latest trends and research in player development.
Qualifications (not required but considered a plus):
- Coaching experience in baseball (any level).
- Ability to speak Spanish.
- Strong computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Experience in biomechanics, motor learning, strength and conditioning, or other relevant disciplines.
- Examples of past research or analysis (in any relevant discipline).
Physical Demands:
- Ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods of time
- Ability to bend and stoop frequently
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
- Ability to work in inclement weather
- Ability to work on uneven ground
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified.
The Angels believe that diversity contributes to a more enriched collective perspective and a better decision-making process. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.