Strength & Conditioning Coach

Primary Purpose:

The Strength & Conditioning Coach will be responsible for implementing the Guardians organizational S&C philosophy with Minor League athletes. Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to, the following practices deployed during spring training, competitive season, and offseason:

• Development and implementation holistic, evidence-based S&C programs, that address the specific needs of both the players fundamental goal(s) and individual physical development.
• Provide highest quality of care and instruction to athletes, as it relates to physical development.
• Contribute to physical testing of MnL athletes and associated data collection/management.
• Support the collection of training data and monitoring data, to individualize player care.
• Communicate both within- and cross- departs, and domain/front office leadership.
• Assist other physical development training including, but not limited to, off-season camps and remote coaching.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• S&C Program Design & Implementation. Create and implement holistic, evidence-based, strength and conditioning programs, that address the specific needs of player performance, durability, and physical development.
  • Develop individualized player plans consistent with current best practices for exercise/activity selection, including but not limited to, movement preparation, strength & power development, conditioning, speed, agility, and Rehab/preventive exercises.
  • As part of multidisciplinary performance team, ensure an optimal training environment for affiliate players.
    • Align S&C plans with medical care, baseball workloads, player readiness & well-being considerations.
    • Collaborate with other domain staff/coaches/coordinators to create an optimal (re)integration to performance for return to play athletes.
  • Coordinate all daily S&C activities, to ensure seamless workflow and precise training schedules, in collaboration with other affiliate staff. Including, but not limited:
    • Daily operations and maintenance of the affiliate training facility (Field, Weight room etc.).
  • Coaching / Skill Acquisition. Deliver world-class coaching practices to maximize player learning & development.
    • Employ evidence-based teaching & coaching methodologies, to optimize training session plans.
    • Enhance players’ movement skill development, through motor learning best practices.
    • Provide feedback to players on program execution and training efforts of S&C work.

• Support Player Goal Process. Contribute to organizational processes of player assessments, goal creation, follow-up, and programmatic adjustments.
  • Assist collection of all relevant data/information required for affiliate players’ physical assessment, including but not limited to: Movement screens, Body Composition, Strength, Power, Speed, Agility & Energy System testing.
  • Ensure programming addresses goals outlined by the organization, in support of fundamental goals.
  • Provide routine feedback/reports (to players, coaches, coordinators, front office, and other domains) on player progress.
• Individual Athlete Monitoring. Support organizational practices for monitoring player workloads, readiness, and well-being.
  • Ensure routine and accurate collection of training load data as it relates to Strength & Conditioning loads of affiliate players.
  • Assist with routine and accurate collection of players’ wellness and training responses/readiness data.
  • Inform program modification to support player performance or recovery, based on objective information.

Requirements

The Cleveland Guardians are committed to developing and maintaining an environment that embraces all forms of diversity to enrich our core values, enhance our competitive position, strengthen our impact within our community, and foster a greater sense of belonging for our employees. In this spirit, we know studies have shown that people from historically underserved groups – including women, people of color, people from working-class backgrounds, and people who identify as LGBTQ – are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in a job description.

We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and understand that candidates may bring certain skills and experiences to the role that are not listed within this job description, but that would add tremendous value to our organization. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of our qualifications described.

• Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology, Exercise Physiology, Sport Science (or related field).
• CSCS Certified.
• Minimum 2 years of experience as an S&C Coach within a professional, private, or collegiate program.

TRAVEL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Attendance at Cleveland Guardians Spring Training (Goodyear, AZ).
• All travel associated with the in-season schedule of Cleveland Guardians MnL affiliate team.
• Attend Off-season training programs/camps (Goodyear, AZ and/or Dominican Republic), as required.
• Travel for organizational meetings.

Skills

• Must be a highly collaborative individual with a drive to serve others. Skill to relate in many different environments and the ability to hold her or himself to the highest
• standards of excellence.
• Requires open-minded, curious candidate, with a desire to learn and grow.
• Specialized knowledge across Athletic Performance, Programming, Movement and how to apply the disciplines to rehabbing baseball athletes.

Preferred Experience

We are looking for a wide variety of skill sets. If you have demonstrated experience with any of the following, you may be who we are looking for to join our team.

• Bilingual (Spanish) desirable.
• Master’s Degree in Athletic Performance field(s) preferred.

Standard Requirements

• Represents the Cleveland Guardians in a positive manner to the scouting community, players, coaches, and the general public.
• Must have valid driver's license. 
• Reads, speaks, comprehends, and communicates English effectively across all mediums.
• This position will require travel to games, workouts, and events across the country.
• Ability to develop and maintain successful working relationships with members in all departments of the organization.
• Ability to act according to organizational values in pursuit of excellence at all times.
• Ability to work with diverse populations and have a demonstrated commitment to social justice.
• Ability to walk, sit, or stand for an entire shift.
• Ability to work extended days and hours, including holidays and weekends.
• Ability to move throughout all areas and levels of a ballpark.
• Ability to work in a diverse and changing environment.
• Occasional physical activity such as lifting and carrying equipment up to 25 lbs.