Baseball Analytics Trainee

Job Description:

Baseball Analytics Trainee

Department:
Baseball Operations – Baseball Analytics

FLSA Status:
Full-Time, Hourly

Assist Baseball Operations decision-making through the analysis of various sources of baseball information. The specific day-to-day responsibilities of this position will vary depending on current stakeholder needs and the baseball calendar, but will primarily involve analyzing various sources of baseball data.

• Education
  :
  Bachelor’s degree or pursuit of degree or equivalent experience in a quantitative field that emphasizes technical and analytical problem-solving skills such as statistics, mathematics, engineering, and/or economics preferred.
• Skills
  :
  Independent judgment and ability to multitask. Strong work ethic and willingness to work long, flexible hours including weekends and holidays. High level of attention to detail. Creative approach to problem solving. High level of interpersonal skills to effectively communicate baseball analytic concepts with a wide range of departments, seniority levels, and personalities. Knowledge of current baseball research, data, and technology.
  
  Strong technical and statistical acumen. Passion for the game of baseball.
• Other
  :
  Spoken and written fluency in English. Ability to travel within the United States and internationally. Willing to relocate to Cincinnati, OH during the summer/baseball season.

• Experience
  :
  Specifically seeking diverse candidates who bring a unique perspective and thoughtful, creative problem solving.
• Skills
  :
  Understanding of advanced statistical techniques is strongly preferred. Demonstrated experience and proficiency with Database querying (e.g., SQL) and statistical software (e.g., R, Python) is strongly preferred. Ability to learn other programming languages as needed.

• Research & Project Contribution (90%):
  Learn and communicate analytical products across departments. Build upon analytic initiatives by creating new statistical models, applications, and reports. Iterate on existing products and processes already established by the Baseball Analytics Department. Present analysis and research results to stakeholders with various levels of analytic knowledge. Conduct ad-hoc research projects when requested.
• Player Evaluation (5%):
  Introductory level player evaluation, including scouting and writing reports on assignment.
• Other (5%):
  Other duties as assigned.

Reports To:

Assistant Director, Baseball Analytics OR Manager, Baseball Analytics

• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods throughout the day.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 25 pounds (supplies, machinery, etc.).
• Ability to bend, squat, reach, and climb stairs regularly in the course of daily duties.
• Comfortable working in varying conditions (heat, humidity, cold, outdoors, confined spaces like office/cubicles, and locker rooms).
• Ability to handle repetitive tasks at a computer.
• Sufficient hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity for tasks like computer work, note-taking, etc.
• Ability to work long shifts with long and variable hours, including weekends and holidays.
• Ability to drive and/or fly short and long distances, day or night in various conditions.

• Adhere to Cincinnati Reds Organization Policies and Procedures.
• Act as a role model within and outside the Cincinnati Reds Organization.
• Perform duties as workload necessitates.
• Demonstrate flexible and efficient time management and ability to prioritize workload.
• Meet department productivity standards.
• Willingness to learn. Open to new methodologies.

The Cincinnati Reds are an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Cincinnati Reds to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, national origin, religion or creed, sex, age, military or veteran status, disability, citizenship status, marital status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.