Baseball Operations - Entry Level Opportunities

Baseball Operations Entry Level OpportunitiesThe Toronto Blue Jays are seeking highly motivated and creative individuals to assist with day-to-day tasks across various areas of Baseball Operations, including Scouting, Player Development, High Performance, and Research & Development/Analytics. Start and end dates are flexible depending on the specific role, and we will consider both full-season and partial-season candidates. These positions are paid and may be based in Toronto, ON; Dunedin, FL; or one of our affiliate locations across Canada, the United States, or the Dominican Republic. Hiring processes for some roles may not begin until the offseason; however, this posting will remain open and will serve as the entry point for those positions. Key Qualities We’re Looking For:Passion for baseball, with excellent reasoning, problem-solving, creative thinking, and communication skillsStrong interpersonal skills to collaborate with a wide range of individuals, from fellow staff to playersAbility to work independently, self-direct tasks, and manage multiple projects with attention to detailEffective time management skills to balance priorities in a fast-paced environmentFlexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by the baseball calendar The Blue Jays see diversity and employment equity as foundational to creating a successful culture. Applicants who may not traditionally feel empowered to apply for a job in this field are strongly encouraged to apply. There are several roles with different primary focuses, with more detail on each broad type of position provided below. You only need to submit one application to be considered for all potential roles. We will match your skills and experiences to available opportunities. You may receive an email asking you to complete a more detailed follow-up application regarding your interests and employment goals. Please ensure that [email protected] is allowed in your email system. Role SummariesPlayer Development TechnologyThis role is ideal for candidates interested in working closely with coaches and players through embedding themselves with teams at the Blue Jays’ development complexes or affiliates. Key responsibilities include: Serving as the point person for video, technology, and data resourcesDeploying and operating technology for recording data during both practice and game settingsOrganizing, cataloging, distributing, and reviewing video and data/advance resources for affiliate staff and other PD personnelContributing to advance scouting and game planning preparation and deliveryHelping to track player goals and progress over the course of the season and collaborating across departments (Minor League Operations, Nutrition, High Performance) to support projects and processesAssisting with on-field activities (batting practice, fungos, catching pens) and day-to-day logistical needs of the team as needed Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required. Prior experience with baseball video charting and baseball-related data and video capture systems (such as Hawkeye, Trackman, high-speed cameras) is beneficial. Knowledge of baseball rules, scoring, and pitch identification is also considered an asset. Spanish proficiency is also helpful and may be required in some cases. Operations (Scouting, Baseball Operations, Player Development)Candidates with excellent organizational skills and attention to detail will support the logistical and administrative functions of the scouting, player development, or baseball operations departments. Duties may include: Organizing, entering, and maintaining data and/or video resourcesSupporting departmental administrative tasks (expense reports, compiling statistics and rosters, meeting logistics, etc.) and responding to ad-hoc logistical or organizational needsContributing to player evaluation processes through review of video and dataIn the Player Development department, additional duties may include translating documents to/from English and Spanish, and assisting with integration of technology into on-field or lab work Microsoft Office (especially Excel) proficiency is crucial; knowledge of baseball rules and regulations is also a strong asset. Spanish proficiency will be beneficial (required in some cases). Proficiency with data management and analysis tools like SQL, R, Python is considered an asset. Advance Scouting/Game Preparation and PlanningThis role involves supporting the Major League team or a minor league affiliate team with game-by-game and series-by-series preparation, using strong baseball knowledge to assist with: Collecting and organizing statistics for scouting reports, identifying patterns in player performance and team tendenciesEditing and assembling video clips/visual presentations relevant to upcoming matchupsConducting ad-hoc research and analysis on players or the game of baseball in generalWatching video to provide written evaluations and insights to coaching staff, helping to shape game strategiesSupporting on-field video and data collection during games and practice, and operating game-prep technologyUsing analytical reporting and/or data science skills to create new game preparation resources, post-game or performance feedback reports, or other tools to support the team Candidates with excellent knowledge of baseball rules and strategy and strong time management and organizational skills will excel here. Proficiency in video editing software and tools like R, Shiny, is considered an asset. Research & DevelopmentThis role is geared towards analytical thinkers passionate about using data to uncover new insights in baseball. Key responsibilities include: Conducting self-directed research using R, Python, SQL or similar toolsWorking on areas like data acquisition, organization, and cleaning, as well as statistical modeling and visualizationPresenting research findings to front office members, coaches, or players, ensuring the work is accessible and actionableProviding logistical support during major baseball events like the Draft or Trade Deadline In addition to the technological background mentioned above, experience with advanced modelling techniques or other specialized skills (Computer Vision, AI, Bayesian Modeling, Anomaly Detection, Time Series etc.) is considered an asset. Baseball Systems DevelopmentThis role focuses on creating and supporting internal web applications and databases for Baseball Operations. Duties may include: Collaborating with end users to gather requirements, ensuring systems meet operational needsEngineering systems to acquire and store new datasets, improving data accessibilityDesigning intuitive front-end web interfaces for internal baseball information systemsExperiencing and providing logistical support to key points on the baseball calendarExperience with software engineering, web development, and database management is important, and examples of relevant work can be helpful in demonstrating your capabilities Biomechanics/Sports ScienceThis role is ideal for critical thinkers who are passionate about improving player performance, injury prevention and uncovering insights about human movement. Responsibilities may include: Leveraging SQL, R, Python or similar tools to conduct internal researchAnalyze a variety of biomechanical, sports science and related baseball information streams to ensure data quality and provide meaningful takeawaysBuild actionable reports with intuitive data visualizations, which can be clearly and concisely communicated to stakeholdersResearch and present on new technologies and methods to advance our biomechanics and/or sports science initiativesCollaborate with stakeholders across Scouting, Player Development, High Performance and R&D to develop and answer research questions Enrollment in or completion of a degree in Kinesiology, Biomedical Engineering, Physics, or similar field is preferred. Experience working with large spatial and biomechanical datasets, experience collecting marker motion capture, force plates, and other performance related data are considered assets. Experience with advanced baseball statistics is also considered an asset. Toronto Blue Jays have a strong commitment to diversity, accessibility, and inclusion. Everyone who applies for a job will be considered. We encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply and join us in shaping the future of our club. Together, we will build a team that reflects the richness of the game and the communities that we represent. Throughout the recruitment process, we are dedicated to working with candidates who have accessibility needs to ensure they have the necessary support to perform at their best. Questions regarding accessibility throughout the recruitment process can be directed to [email protected].