--- title: 'Development Coach - Dominican Republic Academy at Boston Red Sox' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/development-coach-dominican-republic-academy-boston-red-sox-red-sox-complex-65nekd661wm1' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-10-16' --- # Development Coach - Dominican Republic Academy at Boston Red Sox - **Company:** Boston Red Sox - **Location:** Red Sox Complex - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** onsite - **Posted:** 2026-10-14 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-16 - **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/redsox/d82bc9b2-31b6-49a9-8815-fd76d8c8a5d9 ## Job description ## DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW: The Player Development department is dedicated to fostering the comprehensive growth of our minor league players. Our mission is to excel in optimizing talent and skill development while aligning with player and team objectives. Our approach involves the creation of world class player programs and efficiently scaling them across our player pool. Collaborating closely with baseball analytics, performance, and medical, we establish effective frameworks for experimentation and learning. Additionally, we work closely with Amateur Scouting, International Scouting, and Pro Scouting to ensure seamless player transitions into the Red Sox organization. ## POSITION OVERVIEW: The Academy Development Coach will support player development at the Dominican Republic Academy by operating baseball technology, ensuring reliable data collection, and helping translate performance information into actionable development priorities. Working closely with Academy Staff, Roving Coordinators, and Baseball Analytics, this role will help monitor progress toward individual player development goals. The ideal candidate communicates effectively in English and Spanish, is comfortable working with data and technology, and builds strong relationships with players and staff. The position also provides opportunities to participate in on-field instruction and develop coaching skills. ## RESPONSIBILITIES: - Operate and support baseball technology used in daily training and games, including setup, troubleshooting, and data collection. - Monitor data quality and resolve collection or reporting issues to ensure players and staff receive accurate, timely information. - Translate information from Baseball Analytics into clear takeaways that support player plans and daily training. - Collaborate with coaches and coordinators to monitor progress toward individual development goals and organizational key performance indicators. - Prepare and maintain player development reports, video, and other materials. - Support on-field training and instruction alongside Academy coaches. - Conduct ad hoc research and analysis to support Player Development initiatives. ## COMPETENCIES: - Ability to interpret performance information and communicate clear, practical takeaways verbally and in writing in both English and Spanish. - Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage competing daily priorities. - Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and ability to learn new software and troubleshoot technology. - Curiosity about player development, openness to feedback, and interest in developing coaching skills. - Ability to build trust with players and collaborate with staff from different backgrounds. ## ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: - Currently based in, or willing to relocate to, the Dominican Republic. - Experience with baseball tracking systems, high-speed video, or other player development technology, including the following: - TrackMan - KinaTrax - Blast Motion - Edgertronic - Previous coaching, playing, video, or sports performance experience. - Familiarity with baseball performance metrics and individual player development plans. - Experience with SQL, R, or Python. In addition to the above requirements, all roles within Baseball Operations are expected to effectively demonstrate our universal competencies related to problem solving, teamwork, clarity of communication, and time management, along with embodying our culture of honesty, humility, relentlessness, and commitment to DEIB. At the Boston Red Sox we go beyond embracing diversity. We’re committed to living by our values, strengthening our community, and creating a workplace where people genuinely feel like they belong. Too often, job seekers don’t apply to positions because they don’t meet every qualification. If you love this role and are great at what you do, we encourage you to apply. Your unique skills and experiences might just be what we’ve been looking for. Prospective employees will receive consideration without discrimination based on race, religious creed, color, sex, age, national origin, handicap, disability, military/veteran status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or protected genetic information. ## About Boston Red Sox ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: The Boston Red Sox are a Major League Baseball (MLB) franchise, member of the American League East Division, and one of the most storied sports teams in the United States. - **Entity Type**: Private (Established) - **Headquarters**: Boston, Massachusetts, United States - **Founded**: 1901 - **Founders**: Not applicable (founded as the Boston Americans; original ownership group led by John I. Taylor, later Ban Johnson) ## Core Business - Primary industry: Professional Sports Teams and Clubs - Target customers: B2C (fans, ticket buyers, merchandise consumers), B2B (corporate partnerships, sponsorships, broadcasters) - Mission or purpose: Provide world-class baseball entertainment, uphold a championship-winning tradition, and engage with the community through the Red Sox Foundation. ## Products & Services - **MLB Baseball Games & Season Tickets**: The core product – live baseball games at Fenway Park, including single-game tickets, season tickets, and premium seating. - **Fenway Park Tours & Events**: Year-round guided tours of the historic ballpark, plus concerts, corporate events, and private rentals. - **Merchandise & Apparel**: Official team gear sold via retail stores, online shop, and game-day kiosks. - **Media & Content**: Red Sox Productions (in-game entertainment, video content), social media, and broadcast partnerships (NESN, MLB Network). - **Red Sox Foundation**: Community outreach programs, youth baseball/softball leagues, and charitable initiatives. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed (privately held). Forbes estimated the franchise value at ~$4.5 billion (2024), placing it among the top 5 most valuable MLB teams. - **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue – $500 million+ (based on 2025 data from LinkedIn/company profile) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Fenway Sports Group (ownership led by John W. Henry); Major League Baseball; NESN; corporate partners (e.g., JetBlue, New Balance, DraftKings, Pepsi). - **Growth Signals**: 1,186 employees (+3.9% YoY), active job postings (+50% monthly), consistent sell-out crowds at Fenway Park, and recent World Series championships (2018). ## Competitive Advantages - **Historic Brand & Loyalty**: Fenway Park (opened 1912) is the oldest ballpark in MLB, creating a unique, iconic home-field advantage and deep fan loyalty. - **Strong Ownership Group**: Fenway Sports Group (also owns Liverpool FC, Pittsburgh Penguins) provides financial stability, cross-sport synergies, and global reach. - **Data-Driven Operations**: Dedicated Business Strategy & Analytics team (VP Patrick Kelley, Data Engineers, CRM Analysts) uses advanced analytics for ticketing, fan engagement, and player evaluation. - **Championship Pedigree**: 9 World Series titles (most recently 2018) and consistent playoff contention keep the brand relevant and attractive to talent. ## Strategic Focus - **Fan Experience Innovation**: Enhancing digital engagement, in-stadium technology, and CRM systems to personalize the fan journey. - **Social Impact & Community**: Expanding the Red Sox Foundation’s youth baseball programs and DEI initiatives (dedicated Director of DEI&B). - **Youth Development**: Growing the pipeline of young players through international scouting and player development (Dominican Republic academy, etc.). - **Revenue Diversification**: Leveraging Fenway Park for concerts, events, and non-baseball activities to maximize year-round usage. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Rated 4.3/5 on employer reviews (255 reviews) with strong culture score (4.4). Emphasis on teamwork, fan-first mindset, and community involvement. - **Work Environment**: On-site preferred (most roles based at Fenway Park or Boston offices). Hybrid/remote options may exist for certain roles (e.g., data/analytics), but not widely advertised. - **Perks**: Free snacks and drinks, employee discounts on merchandise, access to games/events, and a comprehensive benefits package (health, 401k, wellness programs). - **Growth Opportunities**: Clear career paths in operations, analytics, sales, and marketing; active internal mobility and alumni network (many move to other MLB teams, Fenway Sports Group, or leagues). - **Notable departments hiring**: Data Science, Baseball Analytics, Ticket Strategy, Community Relations, Marketing, and Finance. ## Sources 1. [LinkedIn Company Page](https://linkedin.com/company/boston-red-sox) – Employee count, revenue, growth, ratings 2. [MLB.com Red Sox Front Office Directory](https://www.mlb.com/redsox/team/front-office) – Executive team structure 3. [Built In Boston](https://www.builtinboston.com/company/boston-red-sox) – Office culture, perks, employee count 4. [Red Sox Careers Page (Lever)](https://jobs.lever.co/redsox) – Active job postings 5. 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