Affiliate Hitting Coach

New York Mets; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York Mets are seeking a Hitting Coach to execute their hitting philosophy and develop players individually. Candidates must have experience in a professional setting and be proficient with relevant technology including Blast, Trackman, and Hawk-Eye.

The role requires strong communication skills, ideally with Spanish fluency, and a growth mindset to foster player development. The salary is between $65,000 and $80,000.

Qualifications

• Experience in a professional or collegiate organization.
• Ability to facilitate baseball practice.
• Familiarity with hitting related technology.

Responsibilities

• Execute organizational hitting philosophy.
• Monitor progress using relevant technology.
• Assist in preparing players for games.

Skills

Experience working with hitters

Ability to throw batting practice

Experience with hitting technology

Strong communication skills

Spanish fluency or desire to learn

Tools

Blast

Trackman

HitTrax

Hawk‑Eye

Kinatrax

High-speed video

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Execute the Mets’ organizational hitting philosophy and implement individualized hitting development plans. Utilize relevant technology (Blast Motion, Trackman, HitTrax, high‑speed video, Hawk‑Eye, Kinatrax) to monitor progress and provide actionable insights. Collaborate with Performance, Baseball Analytics, and Baseball Systems staff to integrate physical, mental, and skill development. Track and document each hitter’s developmental progress, ensuring consistency with organizational standards. Assist in the set‑up and daily execution of hitting environments that prepare players for the game that day and support long‑term growth. Foster strong professional relationships with players to build trust, buy‑in, and accountability.

Required Qualifications

• Experience working with hitters in a professional organization, collegiate organization, or facility setting.
• Ability to throw batting practice, hit fungoes, and facilitate a baseball practice.
• Experience with hitting related technology (Blast, Trackman, HitTrax, Hawk‑Eye, Kinatrax, high‑speed video).
• Strong ability to communicate clearly with players and staff across Player Development.
• Spanish fluency OR strong desire to learn and use basic language skills to communicate effectively.

Preferred Qualifications

• Conversational Spanish proficiency to facilitate direct communication with Spanish‑speaking players and staff.
• Strong foundation in one or more relevant fields (biomechanics, motor learning, sports psychology, skill acquisition).
• Demonstrated ability to innovate and integrate evidence‑informed methods in coaching.
• Technical proficiency in data analysis tools and programming languages (SQL, R, Python, etc.).

Desired Personal Characteristics

• High agency: takes initiative and ownership of player development.
• Growth mindset: eager to adapt, learn, and apply new knowledge.
• Collaborative: works well with coaching staff, trainers, and performance personnel.
• Player‑focused communicator: able to simplify complex concepts and build player trust.

Salary

$65,000 - $80,000

Equal Employment Opportunity

The New York Mets value the unique qualities individuals with various backgrounds and experiences can offer the organization. Our continued success depends heavily on the quality of our workforce. The Organization is committed to providing employees with the opportunity to develop to their fullest potential.

The above information is intended to describe the general nature, type, and level of work to be performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive or complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for this position. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or re‑assign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The individual selected may perform other related duties as assigned or requested.