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Driveline Baseball - Pitching Trainer
Location: Kent, WA, Tampa, FL, or Scottsdale, AZ
Duration: Seasonal (3-6 months)
Compensation: Hourly, location dependent
Driveline Baseball, a data-driven player development organization, is seeking a Pitching Trainers to join our teams in Kent, WA, Tampa, FL, and Scottsdale, AZ. The ideal candidate will have direct experience with Driveline's training methodologies and a deep understanding of our evidence-based approach to player development.
This Role will report to the Pitching Coordinator and work closely with the rest of our local pitching, performance, and operational staff to ensure seamless integration of all elements of athlete programming. This role involves daily collaboration with trainers and athletes to drive development and results.
We’re seeking talented coaches from diverse backgrounds who bring expertise in disciplines such as high performance, pitching, and training habits. The ideal candidate will:
Location: Kent, WA, Tampa, FL, or Scottsdale, AZ
Duration: Seasonal (3-6 months)
Compensation: Hourly, location dependent
Driveline Baseball, a data-driven player development organization, is seeking a Pitching Trainers to join our teams in Kent, WA, Tampa, FL, and Scottsdale, AZ. The ideal candidate will have direct experience with Driveline's training methodologies and a deep understanding of our evidence-based approach to player development.
This Role will report to the Pitching Coordinator and work closely with the rest of our local pitching, performance, and operational staff to ensure seamless integration of all elements of athlete programming. This role involves daily collaboration with trainers and athletes to drive development and results.
We’re seeking talented coaches from diverse backgrounds who bring expertise in disciplines such as high performance, pitching, and training habits. The ideal candidate will:
- Collaborate effectively with trainers and coaches to design and implement athlete programming.
- Demonstrate a passion for helping athletes succeed and reach their full potential.
- Engage athletes to ensure they’re prepared to apply learned skills beyond the gym.
- Be eager to learn and grow in a fast-paced, high-performance environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Develops the skills and understanding needed to progressively take on the following responsibilities under direction of senior level staff on location:
- Utilize advanced technologies to assess biomechanics, pitch design, and performance metrics
- Design and implement training programs for amateur athletes of all ages
- Conduct assessment feedback meetings based on assessment data for amateur, youth, and novice level athletes
- Assist facility coordinator with operational and administrative tasks
- Collaborate with our High-Performance team to optimize training outcomes
- Maintain meticulous records and documentation of athlete progress and training data
- Contribute to a positive, growth-oriented training environment that fosters continuous improvement
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum of 1 season of coaching experience (baseball or strength and conditioning)
- Strong familiarity with Driveline's training methodologies, either through direct experience or extensive study
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to lift up to 100 pounds repeatedly throughout the workday
- Comfort with frequent physical activity, including throwing, demonstrating exercises, and hands-on coaching
Preferred Qualifications:
- Progress towards a degree in exercise science, biomechanics, or related field
- Published work in peer-reviewed journals, preprints, or blog articles
- Experience with Driveline's prescription methodology and athlete management system
- Expertise in multiple aspects of player development (strength training, manual therapy, pitching mechanics)
- Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) or equivalent certification
- Proficiency with data analysis and visualization tools (e.g. Rapsodo, TrackMan, Blast Motion)
- Experienced with content creation tools, videography, generative AI, and related tools
Why Join Us?
This position offers an unparalleled opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of baseball development. In just six months, you’ll gain more knowledge and hands-on experience than most acquire in years.
If you’re ready to take your coaching skills to the next level and make a lasting impact on athlete performance, we’d love to hear from you.
Driveline is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, or other protected characteristics