Position: Baseball Fundamentals Coach, DSL           

Department: Baseball Operations, Player Development

Location: Boca Chica, Dominican Republic

The San Francisco Giants are seeking a Fundamentals Coach for our Dominican Summer League Academy. This is a unique opportunity for a uniformed coach to support the implementation of player development initiatives, while also fulfilling the responsibilities of a traditional assistant coach. The ideal candidate will not only assist with player development but will also mentor, model, and teach the core principles of the Giants organization. This role will offer the chance to develop and contribute to the overall growth of players on and off the field.

 

·         Implement and quality control the Giants’ organizational defensive strategies and base-running initiatives.

·         Mentor and model the Giants’ principles in both on-field and off-field settings, teaching players how to embody these values during their development.

·         Work closely with coordinators, scouts, and other departments to set and track defensive and baserunning player goals.

·         Assist position players in their game preparation, including early work routines and post-game review sessions.

·         Support the field staff with conventional assistant coach duties, such as throwing batting practice, hitting fungoes, and coaching first base.

·         Facilitate the integration and use of technology, systems, and practice tools to enhance player development.

·         Assist in the creation of advanced scouting reports, defensive positioning cards, and other critical in-game information for coaching staff.

·         Utilize office tools (e.g., Microsoft Office, Google Drive) to maintain accurate records, reports, and other assigned tasks related to player development and the academy's overall operations.

 

·         Coaching experience, preferably in baseball development or professional coaching.

·         Ability to mentor, model, and teach the core principles of the Giants organization.

·         Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively collaborate with coaches, players, and staff.

·         Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint), Google Drive, and Canva.

·         Strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks effectively.

·         Fluency in Spanish is preferred but not necessary.

·         Ability to adapt to new tools, technologies, and approaches in the game of baseball.

·         Professional or collegiate playing experience is a plus.

·         This position operates both on the field and in an office setting.

·         The role involves being outdoors in hot conditions and standing for extended periods. The environment can also be noisy at times.

·         This role requires spending long periods in either indoor or outdoor environments.

·         Physical tasks such as bending, throwing, and swinging a bat are common.

·         Lifting and carrying up to and over 25 pounds may be necessary.

·         The individual must have the visual acuity to distinguish pitches and facilitate effective instruction.