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Oakland A's is Hiring a Biomechanist Near Mesa, AZ
Title: Biomechanist Reporting to: Director, Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Type: Non-Exempt Location: Mesa, AZ
Job Summary
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are in our organizational DNA. Our commitment to these values is unwavering – on and off the field. Together, we continue to build an inclusive, innovative, and dynamic culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates belonging and amplifies diverse voices. Combining a collaborative and innovative work environment with talented and diverse team members, we've created a workforce in which every team member has the tools to reach their full potential.
The Oakland A’s are hiring for a full-time Biomechanist to assist the Medical Services Department. This position will lead in numerous organizational priorities, including building and reporting new sports performance reports and metrics, playing an active role in biomechanical evaluations of both internal and external organizational players, and serving as a keystone for stakeholders between the Major League, Baseball Operations, Research and Development, Player Development and Sports Science staffs. This position will be primarily based out of Mesa, AZ.
Key Responsibilities
Organize, interpret and execute data-based analysis of in-game biomechanical data.
Collaborate with Director of Sports Medicine to establish objective measures and workload-based reports relating to player health and injury prevention
Assist with development and execution of performance science initiatives across the organization, including data collection, analysis, and reporting
Effectively collaborate and communicate with player development, sports medicine, strength and conditioning and front office staff
Test, implement, and create protocols for new and developing technologies within the baseball science world
Work with Performance Staff, Player Development, and Baseball Research and Development departments to improve and tailor individual player development plans
Provide biomechanical/sport science analysis from First-Year Player Draft prospects
Qualifications
A graduate-level degree in biomechanics or a related field preferred, and/or demonstrated experience collecting, interpreting, modeling, and applying biomechanics data.
Demonstrated work in sports science or performance field, either with team or program, relating to data collection, analysis, and implementation (preferably baseball).
Strong proficiency in data analysis tools is strongly preferred.
Excellent communication skills including written and verbal.
Ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays
Some travel required (California, affiliate cities, or elsewhere)
COVID 19 Consideration
All Oakland A's employees are required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 and must provide documentation of complete vaccination status as part of the pre-boarding process. Exceptions are available only for those who need an accommodation.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.