Baseball Performance Science Associate

Detroit Tigers; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Detroit Tigers invite applications for a Baseball Performance Associate to support performance science initiatives across Baseball Operations. The role collaborates with Analytics, Player Development, S&C, Sports Medicine, Rehab, and Coaching to optimize performance.

The successful candidate will assist with data collection, analysis, and reporting, while operating sensors and devices used in player assessments for precise data capture and interpretation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in exercise science, physiology, sports science, kinesiology, biomechanics, or similar.
• Certifications (CSCS, CPSS, etc.) are a plus but not required.
• Experience with Vald products, force plates, motion capture, high-speed video, Trackman, Trajekt, Catapult, Pulse.
• Coding (R or Python), SQL skills, and data visualization skills a plus, but not required.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Previous experience working with professional athletes and coaches a plus.
• Willing to work long hours, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• The candidate must be available full-time.
• Spanish fluency a plus, but not required.
• Willing and able to relocate to the Lakeland, FL area, Detroit metro area, Toledo, OH area, or Dominican Republic area.

Responsibilities

• Assist with implementation and maintenance of existing Performance Science initiatives across the organization, including data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Set up, calibrate, operate, and troubleshoot all technologies used within Performance Science, particularly those used in player assessments to ensure accurate data collection.
• Effectively collaborate and communicate with Player Development, Coaching, Sports Medicine, Strength and Conditioning, and Front Office staff.
• Assist with data management, organization, and integration into the organization’s internal databases.
• Perform exploratory Performance Science research projects and analysis using a combination of biomechanical and applied performance data as directed.
• Work closely with the Performance Science staff to develop and disseminate information from Performance Science initiatives.
• Assist with the maintenance, calibration, and upkeep of Performance Science related equipment.
• Other duties as directed by Director, Performance Science.

Skills

R

Python

SQL

Data Visualization

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Relocation Willing

Spanish Language

Experience with professional athletes

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science

CSCS certification

CPSS certification

Tools

Vald products

Force plates

Motion capture

High-speed video

Trackman

Trajekt

Catapult

Pulse

Job description

Detroit Tigers invite applications for a Baseball Performance Associate to support performance science initiatives across Baseball Operations. The role collaborates with Analytics, Player Development, S&C, Sports Medicine, Rehab, and Coaching to optimize performance.

The successful candidate will assist with data collection, analysis, and reporting, while operating sensors and devices used in player assessments for precise data capture and interpretation.