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About IMG Academy
Named one of the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation in 2024, IMG Academy is the world's leading sports education brand, providing a holistic education model that empowers student-athletes to win their future, preparing them for college and for life. IMG Academy provides growth opportunities for all student-athletes through an innovative suite of on-campus and online experiences:
- Boarding school and camps, via a state-of-the-art campus in Bradenton, Fla.
- Online coaching via the IMG Academy+ brand, with a focus on personal development through the lens of sport and performance
- Online college recruiting, via the NCSA brand, providing content, tools, coaching and access to a network of 40,000 college coaches
Position Summary:
The Baseball Operations Intern will support the collection, analysis, and communication of player data and video across the pitching or hitting departments for 12 weeks. This individual will assist with game and practice video, support player development initiatives, and contribute to internal reporting and technology management. This position is ideal for candidates with a growth mindset and a desire to work at the intersection of baseball, technology, and player development.
Position Responsibilities (General):
- Schedule practices and games through Playsight, ensuring proper coverage of baseball activities
- Assist with setup, operation, and troubleshooting of baseball technology (e.g., Trackman, Blast, Edgertronic, Synergy)
- Collect, organize, and upload video and performance data for use in player development and recruiting
- Manage the video archive and upload game footage into Synergy within 24–48 hours of completion
- Record, clip, and edit video for recruiting, player development, and social media content
- Edit video clips together as requested by coaches, players, or parents
- Create and maintain graphics using collected data (weekly, monthly, or seasonal trends)
- Help standardize data communication to athletes and staff in a clear, digestible format
- Observe practices, bullpens, and games, supporting the coaching staff as permitted
- Maintain equipment and support upkeep of training facilities (e.g., covered cages)
- Support and learn team operations and logistics as needed
Video & Technology Management Responsibilities
- Actively maintain and monitor camera equipment, including:
- Playsight systems (monitor angles, outages, and adjustments; communicate with vendors/campus IT for repairs)
- Playsight Mobile cameras and mounting equipment
- Sony RX10 High-Speed Camera
- Panasonic HC-V180 Handheld Cameras
- Edgertronic Cameras
- Set up, record, and upload videos of bullpens (high-speed and standard)
- Manage recruiting video libraries and ensure athletes have up-to-date film
Pitching Specific Responsibilities:
- Operate Trackman and video during bullpens, practices, and intrasquads
- Monitor pitching trends and performance data (e.g., velocity, movement, release height)
- Generate progress reports using bullpen sheets and Trackman data
- Set up and record bullpens using high-speed cameras (Edgertronic/Sony RX10)
- Shadow or support pitching coaches, when appropriate and approved
Hitting Specific Responsibilities:
- Operate portable Trackman and Blast during BP and cage sessions
- Assist with timing, flow, and video collection during hitter development work
- Track swing metrics, performance trends, and tag intrasquad or live game data
- Collect and edit high-speed video for hitter development sessions
- Identify areas for improvement and assist with development plans as requested
- Observe hitters during games to monitor progression
- Shadow or support hitting/defensive coaches, when appropriate and approved
Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with Edgertronic or other high-speed camera systems
- Prior experience with video editing and tagging software (e.g., Synergy, BATS, Adobe Premiere)
- Experience managing video archives and coordinating with vendors or campus IT for equipment support
- Interest in pursuing a career in player development, baseball operations, or analytics
- Demonstrated adaptability to work with both traditional and modern baseball mindsets
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Background Requirements:
- Requires a background check upon offer
- Requires a drug test upon offer
Benefits:As a full-time member of our team, you will enjoy a comprehensive offering listed below. Connect with your talent acquisition specialist to learn more about benefits for our part-time roles.
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision
- Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account options
- 401k with an Employer Match
- Short Term and Long Term Disability
- Group and Supplemental Life & AD&D
- Gym Discount Program
- Pet Insurance
- Wellbeing Program
- and more!
Don’t meet every single requirement? We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
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