Player Development Intern

Department:  Player Development

Reports to: Assistant General Manager, Player Development

Classification: Part-time/Non-Exempt

Summary/Objective:

The Houston Astros Player Development department is looking for an Intern to join their team for the 2025 season.

In this role, you will collaborate closely with members of the Player Development department to enhance the skills and performance of Houston Astros players, both in the Major and Minor Leagues, through comprehensive coaching and training programs.  You will be immersed in a collaborative environment where you will be given the opportunity to grow and develop. In addition to attending to your core responsibilities, we hope you will take initiative to innovate and push us in new directions. You will also have an opportunity to gain exposure to other areas of the department throughout the year and assist in additional Baseball Operations projects.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:  

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Familiarize yourself with our internal systems and identify research areas to enhance Player Development practices.
• Work on assigned and independent project, utilizing our internal systems and organizational resources.
• Assist with player programming at the Houston Astros and our affiliates.
• Analyze objective and subjective streams of information to facilitate player development and acquisition.
• Implement, execute, and monitor the daily use of wearable technology, creating reports and tools to share findings with coaches and staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.  

Education or Experience and/or Skills:

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree, currently enrolled in a graduate program at an accredited institution, or recent graduate.
• Enthusiastic about baseball and dedicated to people development.
• Possesses some knowledge of baseball, advanced statistics, and current industry research/trends.
• Interested in gaining exposure to various areas of Player Development and exploring process improvements.
• Proficiency in Spanish is a plus.
• Familiarity with coding languages R and Python is a plus.
• Ability to multi-task, stay organized and be flexible in a fast-paced environment
• Able to work effectively alone or in teams of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences, promoting a culture of inclusion
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and other variable hours.

Start date and duration of internship are flexible based on applicant’s availability.

Work Environment

This job operates in an office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets.  The noise level is usually moderate but can be loud within the stadium environment. 

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. This is a largely sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand on a stool as necessary. 

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

Ability to work a flexible schedule, including occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Travel

Occasional travel may be expected in this role.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability

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