Player Development Operations Specialist

Ilitch Sports + Entertainment; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Ilitch Sports + Entertainment, in partnership with the Detroit Tigers, seeks a Player Development Associate to support daily operations at the player development complex. You will coordinate housing, travel, onboarding, training, and communications for players and staff, ensuring efficient workflows and timely delivery of materials.

The role requires managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment and may demand evenings, weekends, and holiday hours.

Qualifications

• Lead and manage teams across departments.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication across audiences.
• Ability to handle multiple complex projects in fast-paced settings.

Responsibilities

• Improve internal systems and workflows supporting day-to-day Player Development operations.
• Assist in quality control and execution of player plans with stakeholders.
• Support visa, travel, housing logistics for players and staff in Florida and beyond.
• Coordinate Florida Complex League operations and travel with staff and clubs.
• Distribute Player Development material and reports to staff and players.
• Track training and education progress for players and staff.
• Assist with onboarding of drafted or signed players.
• Coordinate housing/travel for newly drafted players.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Project management

Spanish proficiency

Job description

Ilitch Sports + Entertainment, in partnership with the Detroit Tigers, seeks a Player Development Associate to support daily operations at the player development complex. You will coordinate housing, travel, onboarding, training, and communications for players and staff, ensuring efficient workflows and timely delivery of materials.

The role requires managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment and may demand evenings, weekends, and holiday hours.