Minor League Hitting Coach

This is a Full Time Job

Company Overview
At the Miami Marlins, we make waves - on and off the field.
We're built for sustainable success thanks to our commitment to being great teammates, bold innovators, and thinking long-term. These three pillars guide us in championing a winning culture across the organization. The work we do doesn't just impact our team - it reaches fans and communities across South Florida.

Position Summary

As a Minor League Hitting Coach, you will be responsible for the development and performance of hitters at one of the Marlins' minor league affiliates. This role involves implementing organizational hitting philosophies, delivering daily instruction, and collaborating across departments to optimize athlete development. Curiosity, communication skills, and commitment to individual player growth are essential for success in this position.

Essential Functions
• Execute individualized hitting plans in alignment with organizational philosophy.
• Provide on-field and cage instruction and feedback to hitters during batting practice, games, and training sessions.
• Collaborate with analysts, coaches, and performance staff to support each player's development.
• Prepare daily reports and development summaries to track player progress and communicate with front office personnel.
• Utilize modern technology (e.g., TrackMan, Hawk-Eye, Blast Motion, K-Vest, Edgertronic) to monitor performance and drive development.
• Contribute to organization-wide hitting strategy, philosophy, and development plans in coordination with the Director of Hitting.
• Ensure consistent teaching language and training processes across affiliates.
• Assist in planning and executing pre-game preparation, in-game strategy, and postgame reviews.

Our Values
We Are Great Teammates
Supports and encourages colleagues.
• Provides and receives feedback without judgment or ego.
• Holds one another to a high standard.
• Provides help and encouragement proactively.
• Assumes positive intentions from others.
• Looks for ways to help make their teammates better.

We Are Innovators
• Embraces a growth mindset.
• Challenges conventional wisdom.
• Unafraid to fail.
• Pushes boundaries and doesn't accept impossible.
• Asks why and asks why not.

We Think Long-Term
• Asks: what can I do today that will pay off a year from now?
• Eschews instant gratification for bigger benefits in the future.
• Always trying to think three steps ahead.

Skills Requirements

Technical, Hard, and Soft Skills
• Deep understanding of modern hitting mechanics, approach, pitch recognition, and swing decision-making strategies.
• Experience using baseball technology such as TrackMan, Hawk-Eye, Blast Motion, K-Vest, and video analysis software (e.g., BATS, Edgertronic).
• Ability to interpret data and integrate it into coaching strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across departments and organizational levels.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to adapt coaching methods to different learning styles and personalities.
• Strong collaboration skills to work effectively with other departments, including analytics, strength & conditioning, baseball solutions, and medical staff.
• Comfortable giving and receiving feedback in a player-first, developmental setting.

Education & Experience Guidelines
• Bachelor's degree in a related field (Sports Science, Kinesiology, Coaching, or equivalent) preferred.
• Prior coaching experience at the professional, collegiate, or high-level amateur level preferred but not required.
• Former playing experience at the collegiate or professional level is a plus but not required.
• Experience using data and technology to support hitter development is strongly preferred.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) skills are a plus but not required.

Work Environment
• Ability to work long hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, during the baseball season.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly (e.g., equipment, training aids).
• Willingness to travel extensively throughout the season, including off-season trips to support player development and performance.
• Ability to work in outdoor conditions, including heat, humidity, and varying weather conditions.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.