DSL Pitching Coach

Job Summary: The affiliate Pitching Coach supports the development, execution, and monitoring of individualized player plans for players at their assigned affiliate. Working in collaboration with Player Development leadership, Coordinators, and performance staff, this role focuses on daily instruction, game planning, pitch design, and the use of modern technology and data to optimize performance.

Key Responsibilities:

- Assist in the implementation and execution of individualized player plans, ensuring comprehensive development across all disciplines

- Coordinate throwing programs and maintenance routines with performance staff and medical personnel

- Assist in production and management of the daily schedule, including bullpens, recovery days, and throwing progressions in adherence with organizational guidelines from pitching leadership

- Support the development of game plans tailored to pitchers' strengths and meeting development initiatives established by pitching leadership

- Conduct game reviews using tracking and performance data with pitchers to reinforce development goals while maintaining consistent feedback loops on player progress

- Utilize and implement modern development tools and technology to execute individualized development plans for pitchers at the assigned affiliate

- Adhere to organizational standards related to documentation procedures providing accurate and timely reporting on player progress, game performance, and development goals

- Collaborate with coordinators, directors and support staff to come up with creative solutions in the development process

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

- Experience with pitching development technologies

- Proven ability to lead and manage teams

- Spanish fluency preferred

- Skilled in using data and analytics to enhance player readiness and progression

- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging across formats and audiences

- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex projects in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail

Working Conditions:

- Office and field environment

- Evenings, weekend, and holiday hours are required

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.

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