Minor League Hitting Coach - Development & Analytics

Houston Astros, LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Houston Astros are seeking a Minor League Hitting Coach to implement the hitting development program at a minor league affiliate location or at our complex in West Palm Beach, FL. The role requires planning daily hitting practice, coordinating with field staff, and designing practice environments to optimize hitter performance.

Ideal candidates have prior coaching experience and a strong interest in analytics and strength & conditioning.

Qualifications

• Prior coaching experience.
• Ability to understand and advocate for changes due to new information and tools in baseball.
• Interest in strength & conditioning and analytics.
• Fluency in Spanish is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Professional or collegiate playing experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Implement the organizational hitting development program.
• Plan daily hitting practice while coordinating with other members of the field staff.
• Design practice environments that illicit desired performance for each hitter.
• Analyze hitter performance deficiencies using various tools, reports and technologies.
• Prescribe and monitor a development plan for each hitter based on areas of opportunity.
• Collaborate with other disciplines within Player Care and Performance to identify and act on solutions related to physical limitations/opportunities.
• Communicate plans, goals and progress with players and relevant staff members throughout checkpoints.
• Collaborate with other departments (R&D, Pro Scouting, etc.) to align player goals and keeping relevant staff informed on player progress.
• Assist other field staff when able and necessary with normal day to day operations at complex (throwing BP, hitting fungoes, etc).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Coaching experience

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Analytical mindset

Spanish language

Computer literacy

Education

Strength & Conditioning degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Houston Astros are seeking a Minor League Hitting Coach to implement the hitting development program at a minor league affiliate location or at our complex in West Palm Beach, FL. The role requires planning daily hitting practice, coordinating with field staff, and designing practice environments to optimize hitter performance.

Ideal candidates have prior coaching experience and a strong interest in analytics and strength & conditioning.