• Job Description

  Req#: R1198

  If you are driven to deliver exceptional fan experiences that are beyond anything possible elsewhere and interested in working alongside a team of innovators and enthusiastic over-achievers, you will enjoy working with us!

  Position: Minor League Education Coordinator

  Reports to:Cultural Development Coordinator

  Position Overview:

  The Minor League Education Coordinator will be responsible for the education of Atlanta Braves’ minor league baseball players, primarily teaching English as a second language (ESL) to international players at the organization’s training complex in North Port, FL. The Minor League Education Coordinator will work in conjunction with the Cultural Development staff of the Atlanta Braves’ Player Development department, and is expected to relate to, guide and mentor the young ballplayers coming up through the Braves’ minor league system.

  Major responsibilities:

  • Serve as ESL instructor at the Atlanta Braves’ training complex in North Port, FL

  • Work with administrative and field staff to schedule and coordinate ESL lessons for minor league ballplayers located in Florida and at the organization’s full-season minor league affiliates across the southeast

  • Evaluate the ESL development (via video and other methods) of these ballplayers, and track their progress as they move through the Atlanta Braves’ minor league system

  • Work in conjunction with the Cultural Development staff to create a curriculum and lesson plan for ESL instruction for all minor league international players in the Atlanta Braves’ system

  • Coordinate workshops and other events to enhance the development of minor leaguers away from the baseball field

  • Build and manage relationships with personnel in the Education department at the Office of the Commissioner for Major League Baseball

  • Assist with administrative tasks regarding minor league players as needed

  Required Qualifications:

  • College degree

  • Fluent in both English and Spanish

  • Experience with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point)

  • Ability to work based on the schedule dictated by the professional baseball season, including nights and weekends when necessary

  • Must complete a successful background check

  Preferred qualifications:

  • Experience working in the mental and psychological development of teenagers and young adults

  • ESL instruction certificate

  • Passion to work in professional sports and education

  • Experience working under the Major League Baseball umbrella or for one of its 30 clubs

  The Atlanta National League Baseball Club, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. A diverse workforce representing varied backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences is key to delivering on our business promise to our fans and the communities we serve. All qualified candidates are welcome to apply.

  If you are disabled as defined by the Americans With Disabilities Act and require a reasonable accommodation in order to complete your online application, including making a change to the application process, please contact our Human Resources team at PeopleCapital@braves.com

  Effective January 10, 2022, the Atlanta Braves will require all US-based employees in the Scouting and Player Development departments to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment and provide proof of such vaccination prior to the commencement of employment. Employees in all other departments are strongly encouraged to be fully vaccinated; however, effective February 9, 2022, employees choosing not to obtain a vaccine will be required to wear a face covering in the workplace and provide regular and ongoing proof of a negative COVID test result. Requests for reasonable accommodations should be directed to Peoplecapital@braves.com.

• About the company

  The Atlanta Braves are a Major League Baseball club based in Atlanta, Georgia. The Atlanta Braves Executive Offices are located in the ballpark of Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia.

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