Assistant-Integrative Sports Performance
Milwaukee Brewers Baseball Club, Lp
Maryvale, AZThis was removed by the employer on 1/25/2021 7:17:00 AM PST
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Summary: This position will work with the Analyst – Integrative Sports Performance to develop innovative baseball programs based on bio-mechanics and sports performance principles. Knowledge gained from the Integrative Sports Performance (ISP) programs aim to integrate into other departments within the Milwaukee Brewers Baseball Operations (MBBC) to enhance player performance and evaluation.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned.
• Assist in day-to-day operations of ISP programs in Arizona as it pertains to equipment functionality, data collections, data processing and data analysis.
• Assist in design, development, and implementation of novel research protocols using various applied research technologies to assess and develop elite-level baseball talent.
• Explore MBBC ISP data sets as it pertains to medical, performance, and/or scouting to appropriately integrate ISP data to better assist in identifying potential risk of injury, changes in performance, and identification of future high-level talent.
• Collaborate with other departments (Strength and Conditioning, Player Development, among others as needed) to translate research findings into programs/applications aimed at improving player performance.
• Assist other ISP personnel in the presentation of analytical findings to players, coaches, and front office personnel.
• Maintain knowledge of current scientific literature with a commitment toward evidence-based protocols to ensure we are adapting properly to new scientific developments.
• Assist in the vetting of new companies / technological advances to ensure that we have the proper tools for evaluating and optimizing player performance.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Proficient in fields including, but not limited to: Biomechanics, Computer Science, Exercise Physiology, Engineering, Motor Control, Neurophysiology, or Sports Medicine.
• Proficient in statistical programming for signal processing, data analysis, and modelling (R, Python, etc.).
• Prior experience pertaining to human performance, strength & conditioning, athletic training, and/or physical therapy.
• Ability to effectively disseminate knowledge to all areas of Baseball Operations.
• General knowledge about baseball preferred.
Education
and/or Experience
Bachelor's degree (B. S.) from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Computer Skills
To perform the job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft office software including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, and Internet Explorer.
Other Skills and Abilities
The following skills are desired in the ideal candidate:
• Proficiency utilizing biomechanical equipment (e.g. Motion Capture, Force Plates, EMG)
• Proficiency with biomechanical analyses (e.g. Kinetics, Kinematics, Musculoskeletal Modeling)
• Ability to work effectively and disseminate information within an interdisciplinary environment
• Ability to effectively translate scientific research into baseball-related nomenclature
Language Skills
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors. Bilingual in Spanish is preferred.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations. Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is also required to stand; walk; sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and /or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions, which may include heat, cold and various forms of precipitation. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud/moderate/quiet.
Work Hours
During Spring Training and during the baseball season, this position requires 70-80 hours per week; off-season it requires 40 hours per week.