What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2027 Player Development Associate position at Boston Red Sox?
DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW:
The Player Development Department is dedicated to cultivating impactful talent from around the globe through best-in-class practices for mental, physical, and fundamental growth, by leveraging innovative technology, dynamic training, and modern facilities.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Player Development Associate will be a member of the Player Development team, and is responsible for assisting with baseball operations at our complex in Fort Myers, FL. This individual will collaborate closely with Player Development front office personnel, coordinators, and coaches, as well as take part in our curriculum and project-based Associate development program to enhance exposure and build skills across baseball operations departments.
TIMELINE AND COMPENSATION:
This position begins in February 2027 and runs through November 2027. The hourly rate for this position is $15, plus a generous housing stipend.
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Assist with day-to-day logistics and operation for Minor League Spring Training, Extended Spring Training, Florida Complex League, and Off-Season Training.
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Collect, organize, and distribute video in a timely and quality manner.
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Operate and maintain various technologies such as Blast, Rapsodo, Trackman, Hawkeye, Kinatrax, and high frame rate cameras.
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Collect, organize and distribute player tracking and performance information to players and staff.
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Collaborate with coaching staff, Player Development, and Baseball Operations to monitor player goals and player progress.
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Perform ad hoc research and analysis supporting Player Development initiatives, individual player improvement or general Baseball Operations, as requested by staff.
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Develop core and domain-specific baseball operations competencies through hands-on experience, tailored education, and mentorship.
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Analytical Thinking: Ability to develop key takeaways from large amounts of data to identify the highest leverage areas of development for each player, including but not limited to expected statistics, ball flight data and biomechanical data.
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Communication & Teamwork: Work effectively across groups, presenting information clearly to various audiences and collaborating in a fast-paced environment.
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Task Prioritization & Execution: Proactively manage multiple tasks under pressure with high attention to detail, balancing project urgency and impact.
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Innovation & Adaptability: Develop proficiency with cutting-edge technology within and outside of baseball, while contributing ideas for process improvement and optimization.
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Growth Mindset: Show humility, curiosity, and commitment to continuous personal and professional development.
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Training / Programming: Ability to construct training environments to put players in a position to best improve their skill and/or talent.
- Strong administrative skills.
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Organized, proactive, and strong communication skills.
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Proficient in Microsoft Office.
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Willing to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
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Experience with SQL, R, and Python is a plus but not required.
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Fluency in Spanish is preferred but not required.
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Prior baseball experience is preferred but not required.
OUR CULTURE
All Baseball Operations staff are expected to excel across universal competencies related to problem solving, teamwork, communication, and time management, as well as values such as honesty, humility, relentlessness, and a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
This role provides an immersive experience within our Player Development department providing administrative support and implementing baseball technologies. It is a great fit for individuals who want to work directly with players and coaches to impact development.
At the Boston Red Sox we go beyond embracing diversity. We’re committed to living by our values, strengthening our community, and creating a workplace where people genuinely feel like they belong.
Too often, job seekers don’t apply to positions because they don’t meet every qualification. If you love this role and are great at what you do, we encourage you to apply. Your unique skills and experiences might just be what we’ve been looking for.
Prospective employees will receive consideration without discrimination based on race, religious creed, color, sex, age, national origin, handicap, disability, military/veteran status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or protected genetic information.