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Dominican Republic Technology Assistant

Houston Astros

Houston, TX 03-11-2023
 
  • Paid
  • Full Time
  • Entry (0-2 years) Experience
Job Description
Summary/Objective:

The Astros Dominican Academy Technology Assistant will be responsible for game video and data collection for all Player Development programs at our complex in the Dominican Republic while reporting to the Manager of Baseball Technology.

This position will begin in March 2023 and run through the end of Fall Instructional League at the end of November or early December.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The Dominican Academy Technology Assistant will be expected to:
• Operate TrackMan or Hawk-Eye during Player Development activities at home.
• Record video during practice and games at the Dominican Academy, as well as games played on the road.
• Upload data from various Player Development technologies, including but not limited to:
• Video
• TrackMan data
• Hawk-Eye data
• Blast Motion data
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience & Skills:
• Baseball knowledge is required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Microsoft Excel.
• Basic networking knowledge is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong organization skills.
• Professional or collegiate playing experience is a plus.
• Bilingual English-Spanish is a plus.

Work Environment

The work will largely be performed at a sports venue (indoor or outdoor- hot/cold environment) that could be heavily crowded with high activity.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to stand for long periods of time, walk long distances and/or climb up/down stairs; may be required to stoop, kneel, crouch, sit and/or move/lift up to 50lbs of equipment or supplies; use hands to handle or feel objects, tools or controls. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and focused vision.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

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

Travel:

Limited travel is expected for this position.
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-gxz4p1-3-147-104-248-42 in your application.