Strength & Conditioning Coach

The Player Development Strength & Conditioning Coach will serve as a member of a comprehensive player development team in a high performance baseball setting. This position will likely be based in Tampa, although there is a possibility of the candidate being assigned to one of the Yankees minor league affiliates during the season.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with all player performance departments to build programs and coach athletes to optimize performance while reducing the risk of injuries.
• Work alongside rehabilitation specialists in caring for injured athletes and facilitate their return to play.
• Assist in data collection and documentation.
• Collaborate on a variety of player performance projects and utilize different technologies.

Qualifications:

• Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association.
• Familiarity with coaching in a group setting.
• Experience collaborating with rehabilitation specialists.
• Previous experience in baseball settings (preferred), particularly with respect to coaching sprint, agility, and baserunning skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to create engaging relationships with coaches, medical staff, performance science staff and players to effectively communicate information.
• Attention to detail in planning, organization and execution of tasks.