Minor League Affiliate Technology Apprentice

Department: Baseball Operations - Player Development
Reports to: Manager, Baseball Technology
Classification: Full-Time/Exempt (Temp)
The Astros Minor League Affiliate Technology Apprentice will be responsible for game video and data collection for the Astros Player Development Department at one of the Astros 5 U.S. affiliates while reporting to the Manager of Baseball Technology. Technologies will include but not be limited to:

• Video: Maintaining camera angles for each game, and then processing those video angles post-game for upload into the Astros database.
• TrackMan: Assisting coaches with set up and operation of TrackMan during bullpen sessions and batting practice.
• Blast Motion: Assisting coaches with uploading Blast Motion sensors. Coordinating with the Manager of Baseball Technology to reassign sensors to players, as necessary.
• Hawk-Eye: Charting the game with Hawk-Eye's proprietary tagging tool for live game contextualization of the data.
• SM&P Wearable Devices: Assisting the Strength & Conditioning coaches with assigning, operating and/or uploading wearable technology, as necessary.

Affiliate Level / Team Name / Location / Approximate Dates:

• Triple-A | Sugar Land Space Cowboys | Sugar Land, TX | March 2024-9/23/24
• Double-A | Corpus Christi Hooks | Corpus Christi, TX | March 2024-9/16/24
• High-A | Asheville Tourists | Asheville, NC | March 2024-9/9/24
• Single-A | Fayetteville Woodpeckers | Fayetteville, NC | March 2024-9/9/24
• Florida Complex League | FCL Astros | West Palm Beach, FL | February 2024-October 2024

Responsibilities include:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The apprentices at full-season affiliates can expect to work Minor League Spring Training (dates TBD) through the end of the assigned affiliate's season, including playoff runs; the West Palm Beach apprentice will report for the start of Major League Spring Training and work until the end of Fall Instructional League (dates TBD).
The full-season apprentices will work during both home and away games including playoffs, traveling with the team while on the road. In addition to the operation of the above technology, the apprentice will also have additional responsibilities during road trips including, but not limited to:

• Being point of contact for club related matters
• Assisting with travel related matters
• Assisting staff with various reports or playlists, as needed

The West Palm Beach apprentices will help with the operation of the above technology during Spring Training, Extended Spring Training, the Florida Complex League regular season, and Fall Instructional League.
Qualifications:

• Demonstrable knowledge of baseball
• Strong computer proficiency, and the ability to quickly learn and operate new programs
• Previous experience (especially press box exposure) with a professional or college sports team, preferably baseball
• Availability to attend games in person, on weekdays, nights and weekends.
• "Team player" attitude, including the abilities to make and learn from mistakes and to communicate with various support members
• This is an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology that requires dedication, reliability and strong communication skills.

The Astros will hold an all-expense-paid training session at our Spring Training complex in West Palm Beach, FL during Minor League Spring Training (dates TBD).
Work Environment
Position will work in an office and stadium environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. The noise level is usually moderate but can be loud within the stadium environment.
Physical Demands
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 finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. 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
Travel with the assigned affiliate will be 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