Baseball Analytics Trainee
Cincinnati Reds
Cincinnati, OHThis was removed by the employer on 12/17/2017 10:17:00 PM PST
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Full Time Job
Department: Baseball Operations
Job Title: Baseball Analytics Trainee
Reports to: Manager of Baseball Analytics
Job Purpose: Assist the Baseball Analytics department's research and development efforts within new and existing applications. While the role will primarily be focused on analytics, there will be opportunities to gain general baseball operations experiences as well.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Collaborate with Major League Operations and Player Development departments to design and implement statistical analyses.
• Assist Analytics and Baseball Operations staff with data analysis, preparation, maintenance and collection.
• Keep up to date on current baseball research and new modeling techniques.
• Assist in designing, developing, testing and implementing models and metrics utilizing appropriate tools and techniques.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Strong foundation in a computational field, such as Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, Analytics or Quantitative Social Sciences.
• Knowledge of statistical analysis, machine learning and predictive modeling.
• Demonstrated experience with database querying (SQL) and preferably statistical software (e.g. R, Python).
• Understanding of typical baseball data structures, and knowledge of current baseball research, statistics and strategy.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all aspects of Baseball Operations, Scouting and Player Development staffs.
Work Environment:
• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
• Hours may periodically include nights, weekends and holidays.
Expectations:
• Adhere to Cincinnati Reds Organization Policies and Procedures.
• Act as a role model within and outside the Cincinnati Reds Organization.
• Performs duties as workload necessitates.
• Demonstrate flexible and efficient time management and ability to prioritize workload.
• Meet Department productivity standards.
Disclaimer:
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. The above description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. Additional duties, as assigned, may become part of the job function. The duties listed above is, therefore, a partial representation not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position.
Equal Opportunity Statement:
The Cincinnati Reds are an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Cincinnati Reds to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion or creed, sex, age, disability, citizenship status, marital status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.
Job Questions:
• How did you hear about this job?
• Do you have experience querying data with SQL?
• Do you have experience with statistical software (e.g. R, Python)?
• What experience do you have analyzing baseball data and current knowledge of baseball research?
• What experience do you have building statistical or machine learning models?
• Will you be attending the MLB Winter Meetings in Orlando, FL?