Intern - Player Development Affiliate

Job Description

The Chicago White Sox are seeking multiple seasonal Player Development Affiliate Interns. This entry level opportunity will provide individuals with a wide range of experiences across professional baseball. These positions will report to the Minor League Video Coordinator, while supporting Minor League coaching staff at affiliate locations throughout the season. There will also be opportunities to work on various baseball operations projects depending on skillset.

Program Details:
• The internship is an hourly, non-exempt position. Housing or a housing stipend will be provided.
• The position will take place at one of our 5 affiliate locations: Charlotte (AAA), Birmingham (AA), Winston-Salem (A+), Kannapolis (A), or Glendale (RK).
• All positions will start during Minor League Spring Training and end upon the conclusion of the Minor League season with the potential of extending into Instructional League.
• Candidates must be fully available for the duration of the internship (March 1 – September 30).
• Hours for this position may vary week by week; candidates must be available and prepared to work irregular hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities:
• Directly support players and coaching staff with all day-to-day video and information needs
• Film and chart each game and any early work requests.
• Compile advanced scouting reports to be utilized prior to each series.
• Manage the setup, operation, and data management of all baseball technology.
• Travel with the team on all road trips.
• Aid in the execution of players development plans.
• Complete independent projects assigned by scouting/analytics/player development/front office staff.

Qualifications:
• Effective communication, organization skills, and eagerness to learn.
• Strong knowledge pertaining to information technology including proficiency with all Microsoft Office software.
• Knowledge of baseball technologies such as Hawkeye, Motion Capture, TrackMan, Edgertronic Cameras, Rapsodo, Blast Motion, etc. is strongly encouraged.
• Must have a valid driver's license and ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Prior coaching/playing experience.
• Advanced understanding of hitting/pitching biomechanics
• Ability to speak conversational Spanish a plus.
• Video editing skills
• Prior baseball/performance related research. Use of SQL/R/Python languages.

Chicago White Sox is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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