Job Description
Job Description
Job Summary:
The Player Development Assistant is responsible for managing daily operations at the Florida complex, including housing, transportation, and international travel logistics for players and staff. Key duties involve coordinating player development operations, supporting educational programming, handling visa logistics for international players, and assisting in player development initiatives. The role requires strong organizational skills and attention to detail to ensure a seamless experience for all involved. Fluency in Spanish preferred.
Job Duties:
Player Development Operations & Insights Support:
- Support data-informed player development initiatives by assisting with the collection, organization, and interpretation of performance and wellness data.
- Collaborate with coordinators, coaches, and analysts to maintain accurate player profiles, track progress, and translate insights into actionable feedback.
- Contribute to the planning and delivery of educational and life skills programming-such as leading the CEP program-to ensure alignment with organizational development goals and values.
- Support individualized player development plans by facilitating communication between departments, contributing to both on-field and off-field development initiatives, and providing logistical and educational support that reinforces each player's growth trajectory.
Coordinate Player Development Operations at the Jupiter Complex:
- Oversee all housing, transportation, and travel logistics for the Florida complex.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for team apartment assignments and hotel accommodations during both in-season and offseason periods.
- Ensure consistent and reliable transportation for Rehabilitation, FCL, and Palm Beach (Low-A) players, and coordinate travel arrangements for players and staff entering or departing the complex.
International Travel & Visa Logistics:
- Manage all aspects of visa and passport logistics for international players traveling to and from the United States, including the timely preparation and submission of petitions, coordination of visa appointments, and oversight of visa cancellations across all levels of the organization.
Education/Experience Required:
- Bachelor's Degree completed
- Strong written and verbal communications
- Prior experience in baseball operations or sports administration
- Strong organizational, logistical and coordination skills
- Experience working with performance and wellness data
- Strong knowledge of latest baseball development trends and data utilization
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Availability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays, as required by the organization.
Education/Experience Preferred:
- Fluency in Spanish
- Familiarity with VISA process
- Knowledge of the minor league baseball landscape
- Knowledge in data tool platforms
- Prior use of Teamworks and Slack