Field Manager & Complex Coordinator, Player Development

Houston Astros, LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston Astros, LLC in Houston, TX is seeking a Minor League Field Manager/Complex Coordinator to supervise field operations at our FCL complex and collaborate with affiliate staff to develop players.

You will help create daily schedules, lead defensive and baserunning development, and support implementation of game plans and systems across locations, including DR ties with travel throughout the season.

Qualifications

• Coaching experience.
• Ability to understand and advocate for changes due to new information and/or tools in baseball.
• Interest in strength & conditioning and analytics.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong computer skills and proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Professional or collegiate playing experience is a plus.
• Bilingual in Spanish is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create and coordinate the daily schedule at designated location, taking a collaborative approach to ensure all departmental needs are supported.
• Have a large responsibility in the defensive and baserunning development of the players.
• Assist with the evaluation and coaching of team fundamentals.
• Assist the staff and players with the implementation of systems and technologies.
• Assist in the proper execution of prescribed in game pitching, hitting, and defensive strategies.
• Maintain high, positive standards and expectations for self, staff, and players at designated location.
• Display the ability to effectively lead and manage a minor league team throughout the course of the season.
• Serve as a point of contact between Player Development leadership and the Dominican Republic staff.
• Visit the Dominican Republic academy approximately every six weeks to evaluate the developmental environment, build relationships, and reinforce organizational expectations.
• Maintain regular communication with DR leadership between visits, ensuring visibility into ongoing challenges, staff needs, player development priorities, and operational concerns.
• Identify areas for alignment between the Florida and Dominican Republic environments and work collaboratively with local leadership to address them.
• Provide observations and constructive feedback to Player Development leadership regarding opportunities for improvement.
• Support DR leadership (local managers, coordinators, etc.) with any needs that may arise.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Coaching experience

Adaptability

Strength & analytics

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Playing experience

Bilingual Spanish

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Houston Astros, LLC in Houston, TX is seeking a Minor League Field Manager/Complex Coordinator to supervise field operations at our FCL complex and collaborate with affiliate staff to develop players.

You will help create daily schedules, lead defensive and baserunning development, and support implementation of game plans and systems across locations, including DR ties with travel throughout the season.