Director of Pitching

<p> </p> <table style="height: 153.111px; width: 773px;" width="408"> <tbody> <tr style="height: 25.5139px;"> <td style="width: 203.789px; height: 25.5139px;" width="125"><strong>Position:</strong></td> <td style="width: 541.133px; height: 25.5139px;" width="219"><em>Director of Pitching</em></td> </tr> <tr style="height: 25.5139px;"> <td style="width: 203.789px; height: 25.5139px;"><strong>Department:</strong></td> <td style="width: 541.133px; height: 25.5139px;"><em>Minor League - Admin</em></td> </tr> <tr style="height: 25.5139px;"> <td style="width: 203.789px; height: 25.5139px;"><strong>Reporting Manager:</strong></td> <td style="width: 541.133px; height: 25.5139px;"><em>Director, Player Development</em></td> </tr> <tr style="height: 25.5139px;"> <td style="width: 203.789px; height: 25.5139px;"><strong>Status:</strong></td> <td style="width: 541.133px; height: 25.5139px;"><em>Full-Time</em></td> </tr> <tr style="height: 25.5139px;"> <td style="width: 203.789px; height: 25.5139px;"><strong>Job Classification:</strong></td> <td style="width: 541.133px; height: 25.5139px;"><em>Exempt</em></td> </tr> <tr style="height: 25.5417px;"> <td style="width: 203.789px; height: 25.5417px;"><strong>Location:</strong></td> <td style="width: 541.133px; height: 25.5417px;"><em>Mesa, AZ</em></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p><strong>About the A's:</strong></p> <p>The A's are a baseball team founded in 1901. They have a rich history, having won nine World Series championships and 15 American League pennants. The A's are known for pioneering the "Moneyball" approach to team-building, which focuses on using statistical analysis to identify undervalued players.</p> <p>In addition to their success on the field, the A's also have a positive and dynamic work culture. They have been recognized twice as the Front Office Sports, Best Employers in Sports.</p> <p>The A’s are defined by their core pillars of being Dynamic, Innovative, and Inclusive. Working for the A's offers the opportunity to be part of an innovative organization that values its employees and strives to create a positive work environment.</p> <p><strong>Description:</strong><strong><br></strong>The Director of Pitching is responsible for leading the development, implementation, and oversight of the pitching program across all minor league affiliates. This role ensures organizational alignment in pitching philosophy, collaborates closely with coaching staffs, analysts, medical personnel, and front office leadership, and plays a critical role in preparing pitchers for Major League performance.</p> <p>The ideal candidate excels at teaching, communication, data-driven development, and maintaining strong relationships with players and staff throughout the minor league system. This position will be primarily based out of Mesa, AZ.</p> <p><em>Responsibilities:</em></p> <ul> <li>Develop, implement, and oversee the pitching development curriculum for all minor league levels.</li> <li>Create individualized development plans for pitchers in collaboration with on-field coaches and performance staff.</li> <li>Monitor player progress through video, in-game performance, practice sessions, biomechanics data, and other pitching-related metrics.</li> <li>Provide regular feedback and instruction to pitching coaches and players, both remotely and on-site.</li> <li>Coordinate throwing programs, pitch design sessions, bu