Intern, Baseball Technology - Cedar Rapids

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Position Summary:

In this position, our Baseball Technology Intern in Cedar Rapids would include Trackman operation and potentially Kinatrax operation. The intern would assist the Baseball Technology Coordinator at the affiliate with all day-to-day needs, as well as any additional projects assigned from baseball technology staff. Then, during games, they would be responsible for operation and accuracy of Trackman or Kinatrax data.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Assist Baseball Technology Coordinator with all home game baseball technology operations.
- Communicate with affiliate staff and Baseball Technology Coordinator on daily needs and requests.
- Run Trackman mobile unity and high frame rate cameras for bullpens.
- Create video playlists for Twins player and opponents.
- Assist with pitch tipping projects and advance reports.
- Operate iPitch system for pregame cage work.
- Tag video for pregame bullpens and live BPs using BATS charting software.
- Operate Trackman stadium unit for pregame bullpens, live BPs, and batting practices.
- Assist coaching staff with additional projects.
Assist Baseball Technology Coordinator with remote work during road games.
- Create playlists and reports on Twins players and opponents.
- Cut up video from previous night's games.
Operate Trackman or Kinatrax systems during home games.
- Input lineups and make sure rosters are correct pregame.
- Tag pitch and play data as the game is played.
- Assure all data is accurately logged.
- Upload everything after the game has ended.
- Troubleshoot any system issues with Baseball Technology Coordinator and Trackman/Kinatrax.

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Strong work ethic and willingness to think outside the box with an exploration mindset and integrative approach.
High level of interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of departments, seniority levels and personalities.
Ability to work nights and weekends.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Prior experience with baseball technology systems.
Knowledge of a variety of computer software applications in word processing, spreadsheets, database and presentation software (Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint).

Physical Requirements:

Able to lift items weighing as much as 50 pounds.

Time Commitment: February 2025 - October 2025.

Hours: 40 hours/week.

Pay Rate: $17/hour.

Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

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