DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW:
The Player Development department is dedicated to fostering the comprehensive growth of our minor league players. Our mission is to excel in optimizing talent and skill development while aligning with player and team objectives. Our approach involves the creation of world class player programs and efficiently scaling them across our player pool. Collaborating closely with baseball analytics, performance, and medical, we establish effective frameworks for experimentation and learning. Additionally, we work closely with Amateur Scouting, International Scouting, and Pro Scouting to ensure seamless player transitions into the Red Sox organization.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Defense & Baserunning Coordinator is primarily responsible for overseeing the defense & baserunning development of all minor league position players (IF/OF) in the Boston Red Sox organization. The candidate will play a key role in evaluating current programming, as well as introducing and developing new programming. This includes, but is not limited to, scaling programming effectively across the Red Sox player pool, creating well established systems, and forming effective frameworks for experimentation and learning. As part of the responsibilities, the Defensive Coordinator will educate and collaborate with players and staff to maximize departmental buy-in. Additionally, with a focus on the intersection of Research & Development, Skill Acquisition, Analytics, Sport Science, and biomechanical data gathering, the Defense & Baserunning Coordinator will ensure that the programming is evidence-based and effective in the pursuit of building championship caliber Major League players.
With oversight of the skill positions at each affiliate, the position will also interface with the Major League staff, Minor League coordinators/coaches/staff, and PD leadership. The ideal candidate must be inquisitive, intellectually curious, data-driven, open-minded, and must possess strong interpersonal and communication skills.
This position is based full time in Fort Myers, FL. Candidates must be located in or willing to relocate to Fort Myers, FL.