Minor League Bullpen Catcher

Minor League Bullpen Catcher

POSITION SUMMARY (PURPOSE OF POSITION)

The Bullpen Catcher is primarily responsible for assisting the team’s players and staff by catching pregame and in-game bullpens, along with other coaching tasks as assigned.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with the day-to-day bullpen catching operations associated with assigned Minor League team.
• Available to assist with pitcher and catcher daily routines.
• Ability to play catch during the daily throwing program, catch flat grounds, and catch bullpens.
• Available to players and staff, before, during, and after the game, to assist with individual and group needs from a bullpen catching perspective.
• Able to set-up, use, and tear down equipment for early work and cage work.
• Ability to throw BP, feed a machine, and hit a fungo.
• Effectively utilize video and data to assist staff and players.
• Assist in the use of Baseball Technology (Trackman, Edgertronic, Blast Motion, PitchBase, TruMedia, etc.).
• Available to catch bullpens/labs during off-season camps (January Camp, Instructional League, Off-Season Voluntary Workouts, etc.).
• All other duties as assigned by the General Manager, Farm Director, Assistant Farm Director, and affiliate Manager.

CANDIDATE EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

• Bilingual in Spanish (Preferred)
• Pro or collegiate catching experience.
• Passion for the game of baseball.
• Extremely motivated, with a strong work ethic and problem solving skills, with the desire to learn and grow.
• Detail-oriented, strong organization skills, and multi-tasking abilities.
• Ability to develop and maintain successful working relationship with members of the Club’s front office, on-field staff, and players.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including oral and written communication.
• Consistent, punctual, and regular attendance, while presenting a professional image and demeanor.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• To ability to work a flexible schedule with long hours, including weekends, evenings, and holidays.
• Physically able to catch multiple bullpens daily, requiring frequent squatting, kneeling, and quick lateral movements.
• Ability to repeatedly handle, set up, move, and tear down training equipment, including but not limited to pitching machines, nets, and radar tracking devices.
• Must be able to throw batting practice, hit fungos, and participate in on-field drills as needed.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and move quickly in response to game and practice situations.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. regularly.
• Work is primarily performed outdoors, subject to various weather conditions, including high temperatures and humidity.
• Travel will be required.

SALARY RANGE:

• $15/hr. This is a part time position not eligible for all company benefits.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis but must be received by March 13th, 2025.
• The estimated time to complete the recruitment process will be by March 31st, 2025. Please note that this is just an estimate, and the posting may be removed or extended at any time.
• A note for Colorado Rockies employees:
  • Please apply via the internal job board in UKG by following these prompts: MENU > MYSELF > VIEW OPPORTUNITIES > select the position > CONSENT > APPLY NOW
  • If you cannot access UKG, please list your most recent Manager as an Employee Reference on your application.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

Rockies baseball is for everyone! We pride ourselves on hiring, developing, and promoting talent as an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment or promotion without regard to race (including, but limited to, traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and length and/or protective hairstyles), color, national origin, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, familial status, marital status, ancestry age (40 ), creed, religion, disability, veteran status, pregnancy/childbirth and related conditions, or any other category or activity protected by law. In addition, we will endeavor to provide reasonable accommodation to otherwise qualified job applicants and employees with known physical or mental disabilities in compliance with the ADA. All employment and promotion decisions will be decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business needs.

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