Arizona Diamondbacks

Arizona Diamondbacks

Player Development Associate

Arizona Diamondbacks - Entry Level
Phoenix · AZ
Team Administration/Operations · Player Personnel/Scout
                                                                 Player Development Associate
 
Position Summary:
The Arizona Diamondbacks are seeking a Player Development Associate with a focus on working closely with Player Development staff at a Minor League affiliate. Associates will be introduced to a variety of aspects within baseball operations.  A model candidate will be a self-starter, possess the ability to work with a wide variety of people, and passion for the game of baseball.  
 
Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Manage day-to-day video operations at assigned Diamondbacks minor league affiliate. This includes filming games from multiple camera angles, chart data, and upload processed video to Diamondbacks network.
  • Setup and operate baseball technology at respective affiliate
  • Assist with the preparation of advance scouting material, various data sets, and video playlists.
  • Coordinate hotel rooming lists, per diem, and player travel reimbursement throughout the course of the minor league season.
  • Perform various tasks for coaches, players, coordinators, and front office members.
 
Skills and Abilities:
  • Self-starter and ability to perform tasks independently 
  • Versatility to work with people of all backgrounds and be a great team player
  • Ability to adapt to different environments and problem solve
  • Must operate various technologies and display sufficient computer skills
  • Willingness to relocate for the duration of the minor league season
  • Willingness to work long hours, weekends, and holidays
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Strong work ethic and attention to detail

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.

Job Questions:

  1. Tell me about a time when you were genuinely pushed to your limit, whether it was workload, pressure, or adversity. What was the situation, and how did you work through it?

  2. In your opinion, what does being a good teammate look like on a staff? Not as a player, but in how you support coaches, staff, and peers.

  3. When you have downtime during the season at an affiliate, how would you plan to use that time for your own development?

  4. What do you feel is a differentiating factor that separates you from other applicants?

  5. Are you planning to attend the Winter Meetings this year?

  6. When did you graduate, or when do you expect to graduate?