Job Summary: The Bench Coach plays a critical supporting role within the Tigers Minor League affiliate coaching staff, contributing to a player’s comprehensive development and game preparation. This position works closely with the manager, hitting coach, pitching coach, performance staff, and player development leadership to ensure players receive consistent, high-quality instruction aligned with the organization’s comprehensive development philosophy. The Bench Coach contributes to practice planning, individualized player plans, technology utilization, and in-game support while helping maintain a positive and professional clubhouse environment. There are two openings, one will be based in Lakeland, FL and the other will be based in Grand Rapids, MI.
Key Responsibilities:
Assist in the implementation and execution of comprehensive and individualized player plans for Tigers Minor League hitters in collaboration with staff members across multiple disciplines
Provide position-specific defensive instruction to Tigers Minor League players, aiding their on-field development
Support individualized comprehensive development plans through regular feedback, drills, video review, and progress tracking
Maintain strong communication with the manager, coaches, coordinators, trainers, and strength staff to ensure a unified development approach
Provide on-field support both in-game and pre-game, including but not limited to coaching a base, hitting fungoes, throwing BP, etc.
Participate in staff meetings, player evaluations, and organizational development sessions, ensuring a comprehensive development approach
Contribute to practice planning, scheduling, and daily team operations
Operate player-development technologies & resources, including video systems, tracking tools (e.g., Rapsodo, TrackMan, Hawk-Eye), and development tools
Prepare opponent game prep information, advance reports, and opponent tendencies using team-provided systems
Travel as directed from Player Development leadership to provide instruction and support to all Tigers Minor League affiliates, academy, and camps.
Minimum Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities:
Proven ability to lead and manage teams
Spanish fluency preferred
Uphold organizational culture, values, and standards of professionalism on and off the field
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging across formats and audiences
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex projects in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
Working Conditions:
Office and field environment
Evenings, weekend, and holiday hours are required
All items listed above are illustrative and not comprehensive. They are not contractual in nature and are subject to change at the discretion of Detroit Tigers.
Detroit Tigers is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to that individual’s race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The Company will strive to provide reasonable accommodations to permit qualified applicants who have a need for an accommodation to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a job interview) if so requested.
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