Job Title: Minor League Strength and Conditioning Coach

Department: Baseball Operations

Reports To: Performance Specialists Coordinator

Status: Full Time, Exempt

Primary Objective: Implement individual player programs put in place by the performance department.  

Essential Functions:

• Implement individual player programs by planning daily performance training, conditioning, and sprint and agility work in the gym and on-field; update player programs throughout the season
• Conduct movement prep and warm-ups before training sessions, batting practices, throwing programs, conditioning, and games
• Assist Athletic Trainer as needed with post-game rotator cuff routines, icing, and other activities in the training room
• Communicate daily with Athletic Trainers to modify programming per injury limitations/progressions
• Track physical activities and weight fluctuation of each player at the minor league level and report on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis to the Performance Specialists Coordinator
• Advocate healthy eating and basic nutrition counsel for players; oversee and ensure quality of clubhouse snacks and meals
• Organize and maintain a clean weight room

Education and Experience:

• CSCS certification; RSCC required as well for any position at AA level and above

Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA’s):

• Must be a committed professional, with strong analytic focus. 
• Ability to relate to athletes and generate program buy-in
• Shall demonstrate the ability to be innovative and proactive in promoting new ideas and concepts.
• Shall possess strong decision making ability, knowing when to make a unilateral decision and when to consult with the team or superiors, and how to involve them in the process.
• Shall incorporate strategic thinking; formulating objectives and priorities, and implementing plans consistent with short and long term interests. Capitalizing on opportunities and managing risks.
• Exemplifies a collaborative approach in dealing with management, team members, and vendors.
• Must possess outstanding communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.  Must also be clear and organized, persuasive, yet inclusive.
• Acts in a manner that is fair and ethical, and always with integrity.
• Must possess computer proficiency with email, MS Word and Excel.

Physical Activities and Working Conditions:

• Maximum lifting of up to 100 pounds with frequent lifting of weights up to 50 pounds; typically standing and walking for the majority of the day