DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW:
The International Player Development Staff is dedicated to cultivating impact talent from around the globe utilizing best-in-class practices for mental, physical, and fundamental progression. Utilizing innovative technology, dynamic training, and modern facilities, we provide our staff with growth opportunities throughout various industry paths.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The International Instructor will work within the organization’s International Operations department to ensure players are receiving instruction aligned with organizational standards while away from Red Sox facilities. The role will require working closely with the Scouting & Player Development (PD) departments to monitor progress, provide instruction, and take measurables of players in Venezuela. The role may also require assisting at Red Sox workouts around the country.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Work with players across Venezuela with regular check-ins.
- Log progress and provide department leadership with feedback after meetings with players.
- Assist with the collection of data, such as Blast Motion and Trackman, to monitor the progress of assigned players.
- Ensure alignment between the player and PD Department initiatives while away from Red Sox facilities.
- Communicate daily and provide periodic feedback to players, coaches, coordinators, and department leadership.
- Assist at Red Sox workouts as assigned by scouting staff.
- Additional duties or projects assigned by department leadership.
CHARACTERISTICS/QUALIFICATIONS
- Venezuelan residency required.
- Applicants are expected to fulfill the duration of the position.
- High level of interpersonal skills, including the ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of departments, seniority levels, and personalities.
- Applicants with some combination of coaching, playing, scouting, and/or baseball technology experience preferred.
- Proficiency performing the basic functions of a baseball coach, e.g., hitting fungo, playing catch, and throwing batting practice.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications is required.
- Possession of a valid passport and personal means of transportation.
- Applicants must be willing to travel within Venezuela and internationally as assigned.
- Spanish fluency required; English proficiency preferred.
At the Boston Red Sox and Fenway Sports Management, we go beyond embracing diversity. We’re committed to living by our values, strengthening our community, and creating a workplace where people genuinely feel like they belong.
Too often, job seekers don’t apply to positions because they don’t meet every qualification. If you love this role and are great at what you do, we encourage you to apply. Your unique skills and experiences might just be what we’ve been looking for.
Prospective employees will receive consideration without discrimination based on race, religious creed, color, sex, age, national origin, handicap, disability, military/veteran status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or protected genetic information.
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Last updated on Jan 18, 2024