Job Title: Coordinator, Minor League Video & Technology (FL and DR)
Department: Baseball Development
Reports To: Director, Baseball Development
Location: Clearwater, Florida
Position Overview:
As the Coordinator, Minor League Video & Technology (FL and DR), you will oversee and shape the direction of Phillies Video & Technology operations. You will work cross-departmentally to ensure the highest standard of video and data quality and processing for players, coaches, scouts, analysts and front office staff. Additionally, you will employ best-in-class hiring and training processes to promote the success and development of seasonal employees, while ensuring maintenance of a strong culture.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee daily video, technology and data processes across Florida and the Dominican Republic, including but not limited to video and data capture, video upload and report production.
- Oversee on-field tracking processes, including in-game operations, hardware troubleshooting and data output. Serve as a liaison between the Phillies and relevant vendors.
- Recruit, hire, and train Video & Technology Associates and Data Operators. Manage offer letters, onboarding, and inputting of hours for positions.
- Work closely with Research and Information to promote the development of seasonal staff, creating learning opportunities and clear pathways for future employment in the industry.
- Provide in-person support at the Clearwater Player Development Complex during pre-season camps, spring training, extended spring training, and the Florida Complex League (FCL).
- Troubleshoot technical & video-related issues across FL and DR sites as they present themselves, working with IT and local contractors to maintain and upgrade operations.
- Coordinate and execute minor league video trades with other organizations.
- Work with Baseball Development leadership to plan each year’s capital and operational budgets, accounting for evolving staffing and equipment needs.
- Travel to the DR academy during the season to check in on personnel and systems.
- Along with other Baseball Development colleagues, facilitate daily and weekly advance scouting processes across all minor league affiliates.
- Assist amateur and international scouting staff with video & data collection as needed.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Previous experience working in professional and/or college baseball, specifically in Video & Technology, Research & Development and/or Player Development
- Experience with some combination of the following technologies is required, but applicants should not be deterred if they have not worked with each one: Trackman (Stadium & B1 Mobile), Edgertronic cameras, HitTrax, Rapsodo (Hitting, Pitching, and V3), Hawkeye, Kinatrax and Trajekt
- Previous experience working with and ability to teach the operation of BATS video software, including pre-season charting set up as well as pre-game, in-game, and post-game software troubleshooting
- Ability to troubleshoot technical issues related to computer hardware, network connections, and camera connections
- Previous experience working with computer networks, including but not limited to assigning IP addresses and mapping network drives
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to work with and protect highly confidential and sensitive information
- Ability to communicate effectively, professionally and respectfully with subordinates, players, coaches, support staff, and front office personnel across various departments
- Must be able to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous experience operating Hawkeye software, including 4 and 8 camera setups as well as post-game data output and upload
- Previous programming experience (Python, SQL, R, etc.)
- Previous experience managing a team of individuals from a variety of personal and professional backgrounds, both on-site and remotely
- Previous experience working with computer vision pipelines
- Spanish fluency
Physical Demands and Working Conditions:
- Must be able to work in hot conditions for long periods of time
To be considered, all candidates must submit a response for the prompt below:
Please list the different types of baseball technology you have experience working with. Only a list format is requested and if you wish to elaborate on any of this experience in more detail please include a cover letter separately.
The Phillies are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and are committed to growing a workforce diverse in perspective and background. We proudly strive to build a group of employees who represent the fans and communities we currently, and aim to, serve.
