Department: Player Development
Supervisor: Hitting Coordinator
Classification: Full-Time / Exempt
Summary:
The Houston Astros is currently seeking a Minor League Hitting Coach to implement the Astros hitting development program at a minor league affiliate location or at our complex in West Palm Beach, FL.
Essential Duties / Responsibilities:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Requirements / Qualifications:
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
Will be stationed at one of our minor league affiliates and will include overnight travel throughout the season.
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