Major League Baseball (MLB) is the most historic of the major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada. MLB’s vision is to be the global sport of choice for youth to play, fans of all backgrounds to enjoy and a desired destination for employment.

We are looking for a Pitching Coordinator based out of Ibiúna, Brazil. This role requires a strong background in baseball, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work effectively with a variety of stakeholders in a start-up environment.

Responsibilities

Train pitchers at the MLB/Brazil Baseball Federation academy, working with various parties to implement effective short- and long-term strategies for participating athletes Foster strong communication and relationships between MLB, the Brazil Baseball Federation, Driveline, and local coaching staff to ensure coordination and buy-in across groups Incorporate and monitor player development technology to track and communicate player progress Work with MLB and the Brazil Baseball Federation on special projects designed to grow baseball across Brazil as assigned

Qualifications and Requirements

Experience coaching pitchers and working with baseball technology required; experience playing is a plus Willingness to work on-site in Brazil for most of the year required for at least two years Proficiency in either English or Spanish required; proficiency in Portuguese is a plus

Provided

Housing and flights Visa-related fees, if necessary

Why MLB?

Major League Baseball (MLB) is the most historic of the major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada. Employees love working at MLB because of the culture of growth, teamwork, and professionalism. Employees who are most successful at MLB take initiative, know how to identify problems and provide solutions, and always put the Team first. For those ready to step up to the plate and join the major leagues, MLB takes the same approach as teams do with their players: empowering our “workforce athletes” to be at their best by engineering experiences that put employees in the best position to succeed. Major League Baseball is looking for candidates who are passionate about growing America’s pastime to best serve its fans for decades to come.

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Are you ready to Step Up to the Plate? Apply below!