Trainee - Baseball Operations

This is a Full Time Job

Job Title: Trainee – Baseball Operations

Job Summary: Baseball Operations is responsible for managing a baseball team. The group evaluates baseball players at all levels and provides resources to improve performance. Within Baseball Operations, there are several Departments where our Trainee will provide support.

Position Accountabilities/Responsibilities:
• Assist with planning, preparation, and execution of the upcoming Draft
• Assist in supporting all areas of the Baseball Operations including Player Development, Scouting and Major League Operations
• Develop an understanding of Baseball Operations and build relationships in the industry
• Identify areas of improvement and conduct research
• Present findings to a wide audience and propose actionable next steps
• Analyze objective and subjective streams of information to facilitate player development and acquisition
• Develop tools and reports that inform decisions
• Perform other duties as assigned

Position Qualifications, Skills, and Experience Required:
• Bachelor's Degree completed or in progress, preferred
• Desire to learn, acquire new skills, and be exposed to a Baseball Operations Department
• Ability to multi-task, stay organized and be flexible in a fast-paced environment
• Communicate effectively, written and oral
• Resourceful and innovative thinker
• Comfortable making decisions and taking initiative
• Able to work effectively alone or in teams of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences, promoting a culture of inclusion

Physical Requirements:
• Ability to lift items weighing as much as 25 pounds
• Must be able to work in a seated position for majority of workday
• Must be able to be productive utilizing a computer keyboard and telephone
• Must be able to be productive in a work environment where the noise level can be high at times
• Must be comfortable walking to navigate the facility to access the office, concourse, etc.
• Must be able to work extended hours and/or weekends as required by deadlines and event scheduling

The physical demands described here are representative of those that may be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to see, talk, and hear. The employee frequently is required to sit for long periods of time; walk; use hands, handle, or feel.

This role is a Part-Time, Non-Exempt opportunity that is not eligible for Company Benefits, 401K, and PTO. The schedule for this position is dependent on our team schedule and is subject to change.

We also afford equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability. For this reason, the Kansas City Royals will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability who is an applicant consistent with its legal obligations to do so, including reasonable accommodations applicable local, state and / or federal law. As part of its commitment to make reasonable accommodations, the Club also wishes to participate in a timely, good faith, interactive process with a disabled applicant to determine effective reasonable accommodations, if any, which can be made in response to a request for accommodations. Applicants are invited to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made to assist them to perform the essential functions of the position they seek. Any applicant who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions please inquire with Human Resources by email at humanresources@royals.com.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.