The Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters are seeking a "Family Coordinator" to primarily handle all aspects of supporting the daily lives of foreign players and their families.
The purpose of this position is to function as a liaison and support point between foreign players, their families, and the team. We also expect you to support foreign players so that they can concentrate on playing in Japan, and to provide careful support to ensure that their families living in Japan can live comfortably.
Only those who pass the document screening will be invited to the interview.

Recruitment duties

We are looking for a few Family Coordinators who can perform their duties using English or Spanish and Japanese.

Eligibility

• We are looking for someone who can provide support for foreign players and their families in English or Spanish, and who can also act as an interpreter for player communication and meetings as needed.
• Those who have a strong interest in working in the baseball industry

Business content

For athletes to perform at their best, it is essential to create an environment where their families can live safely and securely "off the field."
In this role, you will be responsible for supporting foreign athletes and their families in all aspects of their daily lives to ensure they can live comfortably and safely in Japan.
This job is not simply about administrative procedures or arrangements; it's about being the closest point of contact for athletes and their families, building trust and providing personalized support to each individual.

This includes all aspects of off-field support for players and their families, primarily focusing on foreign players, but also including off-field support for Japanese players as needed.

• Settling in and supporting your life in Japan from the moment you arrive until you return home.
• This includes appointments and visits to medical facilities such as obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, internal medicine, and dentistry, including in emergencies such as changes or illnesses in the health of family members.
• Kindergarten and daycare enrollment procedures and parent-teacher meetings
• Various administrative procedures at the city/ward/town/village
• Procedures for obtaining residence status and renewing period of stay
• Bank account opening procedure
• Arrangements for arrival in Japan and return flights
• Arrangements for flights, hotels, and taxis when family members accompany the team on away trips.
• Finding and contracting housing related to moving
• Building relationships between players and their families
• Other tasks requested by family members

The appeal of this job

This job often involves receiving direct thanks not only from the athletes themselves, but also from their families.
By alleviating the anxieties of families and supporting their lives in Japan, we ultimately contribute to creating an environment where players can focus on baseball.
This job offers a great sense of accomplishment for those who enjoy interacting with people and find fulfillment in acting for the benefit of others.

Required skills and experience

• A degree from a domestic or overseas university or a vocational school is preferred (a degree from a university or vocational school specializing in hospitality is even better).
• Experience in the hospitality field
• Possesses native-level Japanese proficiency and English or Spanish proficiency at a conversational level or higher.
• During the season and off-season, we can flexibly accommodate nighttime, weekend, and public holiday work based on the workload.
• Business trips to Fighters-designated areas and team away game locations are possible as needed.
• As a support point for the families of foreign players belonging to the Fighters, we can maintain a high level of professionalism.
• I can focus on coordinating communication between various departments within the Fighters organization and your family.
• Fluency in both English and Spanish is a plus, but not required.

Desired Candidate Profile

• We are looking for someone who understands and can abide by the Fighters' organizational policies.
• We are looking for someone with excellent communication and interpersonal skills who can build positive relationships with a wide range of people.
• We are looking for someone who can communicate with diverse team members with different roles and backgrounds, and who can work while respecting and appreciating each other's diversity.
• Someone who can understand the needs of the family, put themselves in the other person's shoes, and cherish empathy.
• Someone who can think for themselves and take action to understand what is required.
• We are looking for someone who values teamwork and cooperation with other departments within the organization.
• We are looking for someone who can proactively support their family in any situation.
• Those who find fulfillment in acting for the benefit of others and making people happy.

Work place

Kitahiroshima City, Hokkaido or Kamagaya City, Chiba Prefecture, or other areas designated by our company.

Employment type

Business outsourcing

salary

Compensation (including tax): Equivalent to 4 million yen per year or more

• The amount will be determined on a monthly pro-rata basis depending on the contract start month.
• Salary will be determined based on your experience and previous salary.

Contract period

Start date is negotiable.

• Term-limited (for this year, until the end of December 2026)
• Approximately one month before the expiration date, we will discuss whether the contract will be renewed after the expiration date and the terms of the contract. (Single-year contract, renewable annually)

Required documents

• PDF file of resume with a color photograph (4cm x 3cm) attached.
• Resume PDF file
• PDF file of statement of purpose and self-introduction

• Application documents will not be returned.

Selection Method

Only those who pass the document screening will be invited for an interview (including in English or Spanish).

Document mailing address

下記メールアドレスに必要書類を添付してお送りください。
E-mail：fighters-recruit@fighters.co.jp
株式会社北海道日本ハムファイターズ ファミリーコーディネーター採用係宛

• Please be sure to include "[Family Coordinator Application/Your Name]" in the subject line.

Application deadline

​Must arrive by Wednesday, June 24, 2026