Player Development Assistant - Lakeland, FL
Job Summary:
This position is designed to assist with department operations, programs, planning, and general office responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with supporting all Detroit Tiger player and staff needs including roster preparation, player files, preparing daily game reports, and various duties from Player Development staff domestic & international (Front Office, Coordinators, Managers, Coaches, and Support Staff.)
- Summarize game reports and distribute to organizational personnel.
- Minor League Spring Training, Major League Spring Training, and off-season camp assistance as needed.
- The assistant will also be responsible for coordinating player travel, assisting Florida Complex League operations, and communicating with facility operations staff.
- Assist with airport transportation for staff and players as needed
- Other duties as assigned
Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Bachelor’s degree in Sports Management or related field
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent customer service skills
- Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to multi-task\
- Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Proficiency in speaking Spanish is preferred
- Must have valid driver’s license and clean driving record
Working Conditions:
- Office environment
- Evening, weekend, and holiday hours will be required
- May be required to stand, sit and walk for prolonged periods of time
- Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds at a time
- Must be willing to relocate to Lakeland, FL
- Must be available full-time
All items listed above are illustrative and not comprehensive. They are not contractual in nature and are subject to change at the discretion of Detroit Tigers.
Detroit Tigers is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to that individual’s race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The Company will strive to provide reasonable accommodations to permit qualified applicants who have a need for an accommodation to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a job interview) if so requested.
