Minor League Field Manager (FCL) / Complex Coordinator

Houston Astros; Houston (TX); Sur place; USD 45 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Houston Astros in Houston, TX seek a Minor League Field Manager/Complex Coordinator to lead infield/outfield development, baserunning, and in-game execution at the FCL complex. Collaborate with coaching staff to optimize daily schedules and player progress across affiliated teams.

The role involves frequent travel, engagement with Dominican Republic staff, and implementing development systems across locations. A background in baseball coaching and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Coaching experience required across baseball development.
• Willingness to adapt to changes in information/tools.
• Interest in strength & conditioning and analytics.
• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Excellent organizational skills for scheduling and logistics.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite.
• Professional or collegiate playing experience is a plus.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred if possible.

Responsabilités

• Create and coordinate the daily schedule at the FCL complex in collaboration with staff.
• Develop defensive and baserunning skills and oversee in-game execution.
• Assist with evaluation and coaching of team fundamentals.
• Support implementation of systems and technologies in use by the staff.
• Oversee proper execution of in-game strategies for pitching, hitting, and defense.
• Maintain high standards for self, staff, and players at the location.
• Lead and manage a minor league team through the season.
• Serve as liaison between Player Development leadership and Dominican Republic staff.
• Travel to the Dominican Republic academy roughly every six weeks to assess environment and relationships.
• Maintain communication with DR leadership and address challenges and priorities.
• Identify alignment opportunities between Florida and DR environments.

Connaissances

Coaching experience

Adaptability to new tools

Analytics interest

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Playing experience a plus

Spanish preferred

Outils

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

Minor League Field Manager (FCL) / Complex Coordinator

Requisition Number: MINOR002890

• Full-Time

Locations

Houston, TX 77002, USA

Description

Department: Player Development

Supervisor: Field Coordinator

Classification: Full Time/Exempt

Summary:

The Minor League Field Manager/Complex Coordinator will serve as a uniformed coach at our FCL complex (West Palm Beach, FL) and work in conjunction with our local affiliate staff (Pitching Coach, Hitting Coach, Development Coach, Strength Coach & Athletic Trainer) to develop and execute an optimized daily team schedule while being responsible for player development in the areas of infield/outfield defense, baserunning, and in game execution.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 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.

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.

This job operates both outside in a baseball field and office setting. The noise level is usually moderate but can be loud within the stadium environment. Must be able to work in all types of outdoor weather conditions.

Physical Demands:

The employee is regularly required to see, sit, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate equipment and/or office technology. The employee frequently stands and walks throughout the venue and may occasionally lift and move items weighing up to 50 pounds.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time position that will require a flexible schedule. This position requires travel throughout the entire season.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability

Qualifications

Experience

Preferred

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