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Driveline Baseball, a data-driven player development organization, is seeking a Hitting Intern to join our team. The ideal candidate will have direct experience with Driveline's training methodologies and a deep understanding of our evidence-based approach to player development.
The Hitting Intern will work closely with our Hitting Management and Facility Operations Coordinators to ensure seamless integration of all elements of athlete programming and facility wide operations. This role involves daily collaboration with facility staff, trainers, coaches, and athletes to drive development and results.
We're seeking talented coaches from diverse backgrounds who bring expertise in disciplines such as hitting, high performance and training habits. Collaborate effectively with trainers and coaches to design and implement athlete programming at all levels.
Demonstrate a passion for helping athletes succeed and reach their full potential.
Be eager to learn and grow in a fast-paced, high-performance focused environment.
Implement individualized hitting programs based on Driveline's data-driven protocols at all levels.
Utilize advanced technologies to assess biomechanics, bat path, batted ball profile, and performance metrics.
Collaborate with our sports science team to optimize training outcomes and advance research initiatives.
Provide expert coaching and mentorship to athletes ranging from youth (ages 9-13), high school (ages 14-18), college, and professional levels - both in-gym and remotely.
Maintain meticulous records and documentation of athlete progress and training data.
Contribute to a positive, growth-oriented training environment that fosters continuous improvement.
Be adaptable and collaborate seamlessly with Facility Operations Coordinators and staff to ensure smooth daily operations across all locations, including, but not limited to, front desk support as needed.
Minimum of 1 season of coaching experience (baseball or strength and conditioning)
Strong familiarity with Driveline's training methodologies, tools and/or any baseball technology either through direct experience or extensive study.
Ability to lift up to 100 pounds repeatedly throughout the workday
Comfort with frequent physical activity, including hitting, throwing, demonstrating exercises, and hands-on coaching
Creative solutions to unique training limitations. Progress towards a degree in exercise science, biomechanics, or related field
Published work in peer-reviewed journals, preprints, or blog articles. Experience and use of Driveline's open source biomechanics data is a major bonus.
Proficiency with data analysis and visualization tools (e.g. Experienced with content creation tools, videography, generative AI, and related tools
Fluency in Spanish is huge bonus.
This internship offers an unparalleled opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of baseball development. If you're ready to take your coaching skills to the next level and make a lasting impact on athlete performance, we'd love to hear from you.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, or other protected characteristics.
Describe your experience using tech to evaluate and coach hitters
# Please submit a sample off-season and/or in-season training program that you have written. Provide some relevant context on the athlete and what, if any, choices you made when writing it.
# Please link any content you have independently created that you believe demonstrates your knowledge as it relates to this position (ex. blog posts, videos, Driveline OpenBiomechanics, an active social media account, etc).
# Do you speak Spanish?