Outfield / Baserunning Coordinator

This is a Full Time Job

Department: Baseball Operations – Player Development

Job Title: Outfield/Baserunning Coordinator

Reports To: Field Coordinator

FLSA: Salary, Exempt

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Individualized instruction for each Reds minor league outfielder (outfield defense) and position players (baserunning):
• Use subjective and objective methods to evaluate each outfielder and position player/baserunner to identify individual strengths and limitations.
• Communicate effectively (written and verbal) with each outfielder and position player/baserunner to identify what they believe to be their individual strengths and limitations.
• Communicate with affiliate coaching staffs (written and verbal) to get their day-to-day perspectives on outfielder's strengths, limitations, and development.
• Communicate (written and verbal) with Analytics/Sports Science, Mental Skills/Wellness, S&C, and Medical to identify opportunities and limitations for each outfielder and position player/baserunner.
• Collaborate with the Field Coordinator and outfielder/position player to develop individual goals for each player and to develop processes (in-season and off-season) to help each player achieve their individual goals.
• Use all resources to develop evolving organization-wide standards and practices for all outfielders for improvement of outfield mechanics and fundamentals, with an emphasis on developing competition and recreating game-quality repetitions as often as possible:
• Develop drill packages to help outfielders develop and reinforce good mechanical habits across all levels.
• Develop drill packages that help outfielders understand and internalize their individual responsibilities on all plays.
• Develop drill packages that help outfielders understand organizational approach to positioning.
• Collaborate with the Field Coordinator to develop a pre-game and infield routine.
• Collaborate with the Field Coordinator and ML coaching staff to develop organizational standards for outfield positioning to be communicated by affiliate staffs to minor league outfielders.
• Collaborate with Analytics/Sports Science, Mental Skills/Wellness, S&C, and ATCs to draw on other disciplines and ensure that Reds' standards are at the cutting edge of outfield instruction.
• Use all resources to develop evolving organization-wide standards and practices for all position players for improvement of baserunning mechanics and fundamentals, with an emphasis on developing competition and recreating game-quality repetitions as often as possible:
• Develop drill packages that help baserunners develop and reinforce proper techniques and mindset (smart, aggressive, and aware).
• Collaborate with the Field Coordinator to develop a pre-game and batting practice routine.
• Collaborate with Analytics/Sports Science, Mental Skills/Wellness, S&C, and ATCs to draw on other disciplines and ensure that Reds' standards are at the cutting edge of baserunning instruction.
• Visit all Reds minor league affiliates, with an emphasis on the following tasks and others as assigned by the Field Coordinator:
• Communicate and reinforce requirements and expectations for outfield play and baserunning to affiliate coaching staffs and outfielders/position players.
• Coach the coaches-work with the affiliate coach assigned to work with outfielders and position players/baserunners to ensure that players are progressing toward achievement of their individual goals.
• Quality control-ensure that drill packages, pre-game and infield routines, throwing programs, and positioning are being executed to expectations.
• Adhere to organizational budget and policies relating to travel and expense reimbursement.
• Continued personal growth:
• Stay current with developments in outfield and baserunning instruction in the public domain by reading, visiting private facilities, and attending conferences.

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.