Careers

FIELD MANAGER

Expectations: The Field Manager is the face of the franchise and is expected to represent the team in a positive manner, both on and off the field.  In addition to recruiting a roster and managing the team, the Field Manager will also be responsible for all items related to baseball operations including but not limited to hiring and managing staff, overseeing player community appearances, and making sure all league and team rules are followed.

Responsibilities: 

• Hiring and managing a coaching staff and other baseball operations personnel such as clubhouse managers

• Recruiting and signing players, both in season and out of season–must have connections across pro and college ball in order to build a successful team and have resources in and out of season to sign players 

• In-game management of team and oversight of coaching staff 

• Attend community events as directed by front office staff and oversee player participation in community events

• Organize and conduct daily pregame workout/BP

• Organize and conduct spring training

• Attend all Slammers games, home and away, including taking team transportation

• Work closely with the General Manager to identify and prioritize baseball operation equipment needs

• Attend all league and team mandated pre-season meetings

• Oversee and coordinate all other day-to-day operations pertaining to the Joliet Slammers.  These may include, but are not limited to team travel, host families, clubhouse management, and youth camps

• Work closely with the extra events coordinator to maximize field time for both the team and outside rentals

• Maintain a player payroll that comes under both the team and league salary cap

• Abide by and support all rules, and conditions and regulations as set forth by the Joliet Slammers and the Frontier League

• Work to get players signed by MLB teams

Inclusions: 

 • Salary commensurate with experience.    

Interested applicants should email a resume and cover letter to hmills@jolietslammers.com