Minor League Physical Performance Coach

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Description

Minor League Physical Performance Coach

About Us

The Colorado Rockies are a professional Major League Baseball team based in Denver, Colorado. The mission of the Colorado Rockies Baseball Club is to embody the principles and practices of a championship organization in both the sport and business of baseball. In the rich tradition that has made baseball America's national pastime, we are committed to conducting our business with integrity, service, quality, and trust. We are committed to achieving excellence both on and off the field.

Position Summary

A Minor League Physical Performance Coach is responsible for designing and implementing comprehensive strength and conditioning programs tailored to individual minor league baseball players, focusing on injury prevention, performance enhancement, and optimal recovery while collaborating closely with the coaching staff and medical team to maximize player development potential across the season and off-season.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Available for all baseball camps, games, or events in the United States and Dominican Republic throughout the calendar year: Off-season programs, January Camp, Spring Training, Extended Spring Training, Regular Season, Postseason, and Instructional League.
• Design and implement the Rockies Physical Performance Training Program.
• Conduct regular physical assessments to identify each player's strengths, weaknesses, and potential injury risks.
• Create individualized training plans based on player needs, including strength, power, speed, agility, and flexibility development.
• Lead team warm-ups, drills, and recovery sessions, ensuring proper exercise technique and progression.
• Monitor training load, identify potential overtraining signs, and collaborate with the medical staff to manage injuries.
• Utilize performance tracking technology to analyze training data and adjust programs accordingly.
• Regularly communicate with coaches, medical staff, and player development personnel regarding player progress and concerns.
• Assist with rehabilitating injured players under the guidance of the physical therapist. Continually educate players and staff on the fundamentals of strength and conditioning, sports science, nutrition, and recovery tactics.
• Understand Force Plates and software to assess and program players throughout the year.
• Update rosters on software to reflect athletes' current location and use it to track their physical development.
• Present strength, skill, sports science, nutrition, hydration, and recovery tactics to players in an educational environment.
• Oversee respective affiliates' day-to-day scheduling, training, speed/skill work, and education.
• Supervise respective affiliates weight rooms; clean, organize, design.
• Manage the training of players on the road at the affiliate; provide supplements, oversee pre- and postgame food, and set up weight room times with the home team's strength coach.
• Inventory equipment, supplements, and technology and provide access to all three players.
• Handle and assess nutritional needs at affiliates and supervise the pre and post-game food provided by the organization.
• Independently make decisions at the affiliate regarding food, daily scheduling, training, and recovery needs.
• Be able to autonomously make decisions regarding players' programs at the affiliate when dealing with certain limitations: soreness, injury, or discomfort.
• Discuss the specific needs of players with sports coaches and practical implementation.
• Sit with players during player plan development and work with them regarding their physical needs.
• Participate during in-season and off-season planning meetings for program design.
  
  

Job Qualifications

• NSCA CSCS certification required.
• Master's degree in exercise science-related field, fluent in Spanish, and baseball background are all preferred but not required.
• Passion for the game of baseball and strength and conditioning.
• Extremely motivated, with a strong work ethic, problem-solving skills, and a desire to learn and grow.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including advanced verbal and non-verbal communication skills, with the ability to connect with players.
• Ability to develop and maintain successful working relationships with members of the Club’s front office, on-field staff, and players.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, primarily Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Detail-oriented, strong organization skills, and multi-tasking abilities.
• Strong ability to work well as a team with co-workers and supervisors.
• Consistent, punctual, and regular attendance while presenting a professional image and demeanor.
• Open-minded to new concepts, science, and practical implementations.
  
  

Physical Job Requirements

• Ability to work a flexible schedule with long hours, including weekends, evenings, and holidays.
• Travel will be required.
  
  

The following physical requirements are essential to the duties and responsibilities of this role:

• Work Environment: The position requires flexible working hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Travel to different affiliate locations (domestic and international) will be required, which may involve extended stays away from home.
• The position will be primarily based at the affiliate's facility. It will involve regular exposure to outdoor environments and varying weather conditions and active participation in both individual and group physical activities.
• Physical Stamina: Ability to work long hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, and be on your feet for extended periods during training sessions, games, and events.
• Mobility: Frequent walking, standing, running, bending, kneeling, and reaching are required for training sessions, assisting athletes, and setting up equipment.
• Manual Dexterity: Ability to manipulate training equipment, weight room tools, and technology such as Force Plates, laptops, and other performance tracking devices.
• Lifting & Carrying: Ability to lift, carry, and transport training equipment, weights, and other materials (up to 50 lbs).
• Vision & Hearing: Ability to observe training sessions, monitor players’ movements, and listen to verbal communication and feedback from players and coaches.
• Travel: Frequent travel by car and plane to various affiliate locations, requiring the ability to carry and transport equipment.
• Environmental Exposure: The position involves working in both indoor and outdoor environments and interacting with varying weather conditions (e.g., heat, cold, rain) during games, practices, and events.
• Mental and Emotional Stamina: The role demands excellent mental focus, decision-making, and interpersonal communication. The coach will be expected to manage stress, particularly when making independent decisions regarding player health and performance during high-pressure moments.
  
  

Compensation And Benefits

• Annual salary of $56,000 - $78,000. This is a regular status, full-time position.
• As a candidate for this position, your salary and related elements of compensation will be contingent upon your work experience, education, job-related skills, and any other factors the Colorado Rockies consider relevant to the hiring decision for this position.
• In addition to the base salary, the Club believes in providing a very competitive and generous compensation and benefits package for its employees. Benefits include, but are not limited to, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with employer match, employee discounts on merchandise, and so much more! All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and the terms of official plan documents which may be modified or amended at any given time.
  
  

Application Process

• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis but must be received by December 20th, 2024.
• The estimated time to complete the recruitment process will be by January 31st, 2025. Please note this is just an estimate, and the application process and recruiting process may extend or close at any time.
• A note for Colorado Rockies employees:
• Please apply via the internal job board in UKG by following these prompts: MENU > MYSELF > VIEW OPPORTUNITIES > select the position > CONSENT > APPLY NOW
• If you cannot access UKG, please list your most recent Manager as an Employee Reference on your application.
  

Equal Opportunity Employer

Rockies baseball is for everyone! We pride ourselves on hiring, developing, and promoting talent as an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment or promotion without regard to race (including, but not limited to, traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and length and/or protective hairstyles), color, national origin, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, familial status, marital status, ancestry, age (40+), creed, religion, disability, veteran status, pregnancy/childbirth and related conditions, or any other category or activity protected by law. In addition, we will endeavor to provide reasonable accommodation to otherwise qualified job applicants and employees with known physical or mental disabilities in compliance with the ADA. All employment and promotion decisions will be decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business needs.