Player Development Associate

Job Summary: The Player Development Associate supports the daily operations of the Detroit Tigers Player Development department. The Associate is a central point of contact for players and staff at the complex and across the minor league system. The role consists of both operational and administrative duties alongside player and staff facing responsibilities to continuously improve and evolve our efforts to best support Player Development department. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Continuously evaluate and improve the internal systems and workflows that support day-to-day Player Development operations, identifying inefficiencies and proposing solutions that keep pace with the department's growing information and reporting needs 

• Assist in the quality control and execution of comprehensive and individualized player plans in collaboration with key stakeholders across multiple departments 

• Support international staff and players’ visa and passport logistics, including preparing petitions, scheduling appointments, and providing support as directed by Player Development leadership 

• Coordinate Florida Complex League operations, working with Tigers facility operations staff and other clubs in the league on scheduling and travel. 

• Assist in organization-wide communication and distribution of Player Development material, including game reports, staff and player travel logistics, and player programming efforts 

• Track progress and completion of mandatory player training and organizational education requirements 

• Maintain current contact lists for all minor league players and staff 

• Assist with player onboarding efforts for players acquired throughout the year via the draft, free agency, etc. 

• Coordinate housing and travel logistics for newly drafted and signed players joining the organization 

• Distribute mail, equipment, and materials to players and staff at the complex 

• Support the planning and delivery of player education and life-skills programming, working with instructors on lesson planning and player progress 

• Assist with logistics for development camps, Instructional League, and other in-season and offseason programming 

• Complete ad hoc projects for Player Development leadership and other Baseball Operations departments. 

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities: 

• Proven ability to lead and manage teams 

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging across formats and audiences 

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex projects in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail 

• Proficiency in Spanish strongly preferred 

Working Conditions: 

• Office and field environment 

• Evenings, weekend, and holiday hours are required 

All items listed above are illustrative and not comprehensive.  They are not contractual in nature and are subject to change at the discretion of Detroit Tigers.

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