PLAYER DEVELOPMENT: Hitting Coach

Application Deadline: October 30, 2022

Target Start Date: November 2022

Compensation: Salary / Hourly
www.rd-baseball.com

Overview:

R&D Baseball is a player development company committed to expanding its growing success in the player development industry. We’re seeking an entry level Player Development: Hitting Coach who’s looking to take on a support role for a business that prioritizes progressive insights, work-life balance, and the continued development of our coaching staff.

The Player Development: Hitting Coach will assist position player program during hitting sessions and learn the in-depth operations of R&D's overall player development system. While R&D prioritizes an analytical approach, our fast-paced training environment highlights an often-overlooked feature of baseball: compete. In addition to training floor responsibilities, the successful candidate will present a positive, enthusiastic, and competitive attitude that embodies R&D Baseball’s intangible qualities.

R&D is a collaborative environment that values proactive growth in our staff. We aim to challenge the status quo by seeking new insights that evolve how player development is viewed within the industry. The candidate will subsequently participate in various forms of continuing education while contributing new insights of his or her interest with the Hitting Director and team of player development coaches.

Duties & Responsibilities

Work and support small group training sessions.
Operate basic functions of R&D’s technologies (HitTrax, Trackman, Rapsodo, Blast Motion, 4d Motion)
Support coaching techniques with empirical methodologies
Manage and build relationships with leaderships qualities
Collaborate and integrate industry leading insights to training floor

Qualifications

Previous baseball experience at college or professional level
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
S&C background preferred (coursework, certifications, and/or coaching)
Proficient with Microsoft office and basic computer skills
Proven growth mindset

Additional Requirements

Lift and move objects up to 50lbs
Demonstrate training floor exercises
Throw BP regularly
Stand for extended periods of time under seasonal conditions

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.