Advance Scouting Coordinator

Job Description

Department: Baseball Operations

Reports to: Major League Game Planning Coach

Classification: Full-Time/Exempt

Please note, as a condition of employment, COVID-19 vaccination (at least the initiation of the process) is required prior to start date. Accommodations for medical or religious reasons will be considered.

Summary/Objective
The Houston Astros are seeking an excellent addition to its Advance Scouting department, the group tasked with preparing the Astros Major League Staff and Players for the upcoming opponents. The Advance Scouting Coordinator will work closely with the Major League Game Planning Coach and the Advance Scouting team to assist with all aspects of the department. The person hired for this position is expected to bring substantive baseball and technical skills from day one. Additionally, this position requires someone with a high level of attention to detail, great work ethic, strong communication skills – both written and verbal, superb organizational skills, and exceptional time management. This position will be based in Houston, TX.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Conduct research to improve team strategy and performance
• Synthesize research and communicate actionable insights to major league staff and players
• Collaborate with other Baseball Operations departments to ensure the most up to date information is delivered to the major league staff and players
• Analyze Astros players to assist in player development plans
• Assist with all other Advance Scouting duties and responsibilities as assigned
• Assist with other Baseball Operations tasks as bandwidth allows
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications
• High level of attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure in time-constrained environments
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills – both written and verbal
• Video analysis or scouting experience with an MLB Club or major online presence preferred
• Professional/collegiate playing, coaching, or scouting experience preferred
• Coding experience with ability to write SQL queries preferred
• Native or full professional Spanish language proficiency preferred

Work Environment

This job operates in an office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones and photocopiers. The noise level is usually moderate but can be loud within the stadium environment.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and focused vision. Prolonged periods of time on one’s feet may also be expected.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 10 pounds (camera, tripod, standard equipment, etc.)

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

Ability to work a flexible schedule, including extended hours, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Travel

Travel is expected in this role. Potentially significant travel during Spring Training and in-season.
Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability

Experience

Preferred
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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rvze5m-3-147-42-168-42 in your application.