What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intern - Athlete Availability position at Milwaukee Brewers?
Overview
As part of High Performance Department, the Intern – Athlete Availability will contribute to the Milwaukee Brewers Baseball Club’s (MBBC) application of baseball sports science and performance principles. This position will work closely with the High-Performance staff.
Core duties for this role include, but are not limited to:
- Partner with Athlete Availability to support data collection best practices, including but not limited to data entry and management, and contribute to individual development strategies for athletes at scale.
- Assist in day-to-day operations of High-Performance programs in Arizona as it pertains to equipment functionality, data collections, data processing, and data interpretation including but not limited to ground reaction force, heart rate, range of motion and workload data.
- Perform High Performance testing as directed by High Performance Leadership, including but not limited to force outputs, VO2 max, questionnaires, etc., ensuring reliable and valid data to support player evaluations, player development, and organizational decision making.
The ideal candidate must be pursuing or already completed a bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university; applicable experience in a baseball-related capacity strongly preferred.
- Knowledge of fields including, but not limited to: Anatomy & Physiology, Exercise Physiology, Strength and Conditioning, Sports Medicine, Motor Control, or Neurophysiology
- Prior experience utilizing applied technologies to assist with player performance assessment and monitoring including data visualization (AMS, Force Plates, Excel, Power BI, Tableau, etc.) preferred
- General knowledge about baseball preferred
Our Team
Our mission is to be a keystone within an athlete-centric, integrated high-performance model in which we support athlete development and performance through data-informed decision-making supported by research and underpinned by scientific principles. We strive to be trusted contributors within our High Performance department through a solutions-oriented approach where we are problem solvers, critical thinkers and compassionate investigators. As a staff, connecting the various verticals and with people of all backgrounds is a hallmark of our work.
- Gain hands-on experience working in a high-performance environment across multiple disciplines
- Exposures to various technologies and strategies regarding physical capacity, athlete readiness and workload monitoring
- Ability to work alongside players across the developmental levels within the Milwaukee Brewers baseball population
Our Pitch
You come here to make a difference. We are a purpose-led organization, focused on building an inclusive and engaging culture that fosters excellence, collaboration and ingenuity. We strive to be a model employer and cultivator of talent, empowering our teams to drive innovation through the inclusion of diverse thoughts, ideas and perspectives. We operate at the highest standard of excellence, investing in the development of our staff across all levels and embracing differences through a culture of respect and understanding.
We are proud to offer an exciting perks package including:
- Online educational platform for personal and professional development
- Mentoring program including training and matching with Brewers mentor
- Employee Resource Groups
- Paid time off for volunteering
- Inclusive training and development opportunities aligned with Club values
- Promotional giveaways and other discounts!
For more information about our Crew, other benefits and insight into our Club culture please visit our Careers Page.
