DSL Pitching Coach

Ilitch Sports + Entertainment; Republic (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Detroit Tigers affiliate is seeking an experienced Pitching Coach to support the development, execution, and monitoring of individualized pitcher plans. You will work with leadership, coordinators, and staff to optimize performance through daily instruction, game planning, and data-driven progress reviews.

Responsibilities include coordinating throwing programs, managing daily schedules, and using modern tools to tailor development plans for pitchers at the affiliate.

Qualifications

• Experience with pitching development technologies.
• Proven ability to lead and manage teams.
• Skilled in using data and analytics to enhance player readiness and progression.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and execution of individualized pitcher plans.
• Coordinate throwing programs and maintenance with performance staff.
• Help produce and manage daily schedules, including bullpens and progression plans.
• Support development of game plans tailored to pitchers' strengths.
• Conduct game reviews using performance data to track progress.
• Utilize modern development tools to implement individualized development plans.
• Document progress and provide timely reporting on player progress and goals.

Skills

Pitching development tech

Team leadership

Data analytics

Communication skills

Multitasking

Job description

Job Summary: The affiliate Pitching Coach supports the development, execution, and monitoring of individualized player plans for players at their assigned affiliate. Working in collaboration with Player Development leadership, Coordinators, and performance staff, this role focuses on daily instruction, game planning, pitch design, and the use of modern technology and data to optimize performance.Key Responsibilities:Assist in the implementation and execution of individualized player plans, ensuring comprehensive development across all disciplinesCoordinate throwing programs and maintenance routines with performance staff and medical personnelAssist in production and management of the daily schedule, including bullpens, recovery days, and throwing progressions in adherence with organizational guidelines from pitching leadershipSupport the development of game plans tailored to pitchers' strengths and meeting development initiatives established by pitching leadershipConduct game reviews using tracking and performance data with pitchers to reinforce development goals while maintaining consistent feedback loops on player progressUtilize and implement modern development tools and technology to execute individualized development plans for pitchers at the assigned affiliateAdhere to organizational standards related to documentation procedures providing accurate and timely reporting on player progress, game performance, and development goalsCollaborate with coordinators, directors and support staff to come up with creative solutions in the development processMinimum Knowledge, Skills, And AbilitiesExperience with pitching development technologiesProven ability to lead and manage teamsSpanish fluency preferredSkilled in using data and analytics to enhance player readiness and progressionExceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging across formats and audiencesDemonstrated ability to manage multiple complex projects in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and attention to detailWorking Conditions:Office and field environmentEvenings, weekend, and holiday hours are requiredAll items listed above are illustrative and not comprehensive. They are not contractual in nature and are subject to change at the discretion of Detroit Tigers.Detroit Tigers is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to that individual’s race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.The Company will strive to provide reasonable accommodations to permit qualified applicants who have a need for an accommodation to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a job interview) if so requested.