Post by Ethan Stewart on Oct 19, 2023 20:00:52 GMT
The Oakland A’s are hiring for a full-time Junior Biomechanist to work along side and in conjunction with the Lead Sport Scientist/Biomechanist and the Sports Medicine/Performance department. This position will assist in numerous organizational priorities, including building and reporting new sports performance reports and metrics, playing an active role in biomechanical evaluations of both internal and external organizational players, and serving as a keystone for stakeholders between the Major League, Baseball Operations, Research and Development, Player Development and Sports Science staffs. This position will be primarily based out of Mesa, AZ.
Responsibilities:
● Organize, interpret and execute data-based analysis of in-game biomechanical data.
● Collaborate with Lead Sport Scientist / Biomechanist to establish objective measures and workload-based reports relating to player health and injury prevention
● Assist with development and execution of performance science initiatives across the organization, including data collection, analysis, and reporting
● Effectively collaborate and communicate with player development, sports medicine, strength and conditioning and front office staff
● Test, implement, and create protocols for new and developing technologies within the baseball science world
● Work with Performance Staff, Player Development, and Baseball Research and Development departments to improve and tailor individual player development plans
Qualifications/Requirements:
● A graduate-level degree in biomechanics or a related field, or demonstrated experience collecting, interpreting, modeling, and applying biomechanics data.
● Demonstrated work in sports science or performance field, either with team or program, relating to data collection, analysis, and implementation (preferably
Biomechanics background or experience working with biomechanical data.
Prior knowledge of motion capture and other technologies
Demonstrated experience and proficiency with:
biomechanical datasets, Database querying (e.g., SQL) and statistical software (e.g., R, Python) preferred.
● Strong proficiency in data analysis tools is strongly preferred.
● Excellent communication skills including written and verbal.
● Ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays
● Some travel required (California, affiliate cities, or elsewhere)
Application Procedures:
To apply, or for additional information, please access the application via the link below:
boards.greenhouse.io/athletics/jobs/6979679002
Please address questions regarding the position to:
Ethan Stewart
Lead Sports Scientist & Biomechanist
Oakland Athletics
estewart@athletics.com
Responsibilities:
● Organize, interpret and execute data-based analysis of in-game biomechanical data.
● Collaborate with Lead Sport Scientist / Biomechanist to establish objective measures and workload-based reports relating to player health and injury prevention
● Assist with development and execution of performance science initiatives across the organization, including data collection, analysis, and reporting
● Effectively collaborate and communicate with player development, sports medicine, strength and conditioning and front office staff
● Test, implement, and create protocols for new and developing technologies within the baseball science world
● Work with Performance Staff, Player Development, and Baseball Research and Development departments to improve and tailor individual player development plans
Qualifications/Requirements:
● A graduate-level degree in biomechanics or a related field, or demonstrated experience collecting, interpreting, modeling, and applying biomechanics data.
● Demonstrated work in sports science or performance field, either with team or program, relating to data collection, analysis, and implementation (preferably
Biomechanics background or experience working with biomechanical data.
Prior knowledge of motion capture and other technologies
Demonstrated experience and proficiency with:
biomechanical datasets, Database querying (e.g., SQL) and statistical software (e.g., R, Python) preferred.
● Strong proficiency in data analysis tools is strongly preferred.
● Excellent communication skills including written and verbal.
● Ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays
● Some travel required (California, affiliate cities, or elsewhere)
Application Procedures:
To apply, or for additional information, please access the application via the link below:
boards.greenhouse.io/athletics/jobs/6979679002
Please address questions regarding the position to:
Ethan Stewart
Lead Sports Scientist & Biomechanist
Oakland Athletics
estewart@athletics.com