So much for those manager of the year awards...
Brian McTaggart @brianmctaggart 13m ago
Fresno manager Rodney Linares, Fresno hitting coach Darryl Robinson, Buies Creek manager Morgan Ensberg and Corpus Christi developmental coach Mycal Jones aren't being retained by the Astros for 2019.
Pete Putila @PETEputila 19m ago
We're on the lookout for our next minor league hitting coaches. Apply here to be considered:
https://www.teamworkonline.com/baseball-jobs/houstonbaseball/houston-astros/player-operations/minor-league-hitting-coach-us-1946485If you didn't want to click thru, from that job listing:
Minor League Hitting Coach
Department: Player Development
Supervisor: Director, Player Development
Classification: Full Time/Exempt
Summary:
The Houston Astros are currently seeking a Minor League Hitting Coach in the Player Development Department. Serving as a uniformed coach at one of our minor league affiliates.
Essential Duties / Responsibilities:
The Minor League Hitting Coach will be expected to:
Implement organizational hitting development program
Plan daily hitting practice while coordinating with other members of the field staff
Analyze hitter performance deficiencies using tools, reports and technology
· Prescribe and monitor a development plan for each hitter based on areas of opportunity
· Collaborate with affiliate Strength Coach and Performance Apprentice to identify and act on solutions related to physical limitations/opportunities
· Communicate plans, goals and progress with players and relevant staff members throughout checkpoints
Assist other field staff when able and necessary with normal day to day operations at complex (throwing BP, hitting fungoes, etc)
Requirements / Qualifications:
· Interest in player development, strength & conditioning and analytics
· Ability to understand and advocate for changes due to new information and or tools in baseball
· Ability to work well with analysts in the front office
· Strong interpersonal and communication skills
· Strong computer skills and proficient in Microsoft Office
· Hard working and driven to succeed
· Professional or collegiate playing experience is a plus
· Coaching experience is a plus
· Fluency in Spanish is a plus
· Technical degree is a plus
· SQL and R coding skills is a plus
Work Environment
This job operates both outside in a baseball field and office setting. This role will involve being in the heat and on the individual’s feet for long periods of time. At times the noise could become excessive.
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. This role routinely will be in an inside or outside type of environment for long periods of time, of which includes bending, throwing, and swinging a bat. This role will require the individual to be physically moving for long periods of time. This role will require the individual to lift and carry up to 25 pounds throughout the day. The individual must be able to visual acuity to distinguish pitches and facilitate instruction.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including; extended hours, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Travel
This position will travel most of the time. This is to include, but not limited to, attending all of Spring Training and attending all home and away games with the individuals assigned Affiliation.
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.
Other jobs being advertised by the Astros: Scouting Analyst, Strength & Conditioning Coach, Minor League Certified Athletic Trainer, Pitching Analyst, Research & Development Analyst, Dominican Academy Hitting Coach, Baseball Operations Apprenticeship, Performance Apprentice
https://www.teamworkonline.com/baseball-jobs/houstonbaseball/houston-astros/player-operations