DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW:
As an organization, we place a substantial emphasis on maximizing player value through purposeful, long-term development. The Strength and Conditioning department is responsible for player physical development, innovation, and collaboration between all other departments and stakeholders to optimize on-field performance.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Minor League Strength and Conditioning Coordinator is responsible for the direct oversight and coordination of the minor league strength and conditioning staff and maximizing minor league player value through physical development. The position will work collaboratively with the Field, Medical, Baseball Sciences, Nutrition, and Mental Performance departments to ensure a comprehensive approach to evidence-based and data-driven player development.
As the Red Sox continue to build a team capable of being the standard in player and staff development, we are looking for candidates who are organized with uncompromising attention to detail and who are inquisitive, intellectually curious, data-driven, and open minded. Due to the nature of the role, the candidate must also possess strong interpersonal, communication, and teamwork/leadership skills.
This position is based out of Fort Myers, FL year-round and will travel to minor league affiliates and the Red Sox Dominican Republic academy. Participation in pre-Spring Training camps, Spring Training, and off-season camps in Fort Myers, Florida is required.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Oversight and professional development of minor league Strength and Conditioning staff
Coordinate staff assignments and coverage throughout the year, including but not limited to Spring Training, regular season, and off-season initiatives
Implement and supervise Red Sox S&C programming at all minor league affiliates
Frequently travel to minor league affiliates and the Red Sox Dominican Republic Academy
Facilitate the integration of the Strength and Conditioning department with all other departments within Player Development
Work closely with and support the Nutrition department to ensure the quality and execution of nutrition standards and expectations.
Collaborate with Baseball Sciences to ensure the integration of diagnostic and monitoring technology in training and game play
Proactively and effectively communicate player goals and progress to individual athletes and stakeholders
Educate Red Sox Player Development staff and athletes in all performance areas relevant to the Strength and Conditioning department
Participate in ongoing internal research and novel training initiatives
Effectively communicate and collaborate with the medical staff and support the return to play process
Actively participate in continuing education and professional growth opportunities
Maintain gym and sports science equipment to a professional standard at all minor league affiliates and the Red Sox Dominican Republic academy
Assist all coaches and player development staff with load management, maximizing schedule efficiency, and optimizing performance outcomes
Attend and participate in scheduled staff meetings
Objectively audit the global performance of the Strength and Conditioning department
Must be flexible to work irregular hours, nights, and weekends with frequent travel
Work pre-season camps, Spring Training, and off-season camps in Fort Myers, FL
Manage remote training/check-ins with minor league players in the off-season
COMPETENCIES:
Demonstrated history of effective leadership
High level of technical acumen regarding all aspects of Strength and Conditioning
Ability to cultivate trust and player buy-in
Strong understanding of contemporary diagnostic testing and athlete monitoring technologies and procedures
Ability to comprehend data and provide feedback to players and stakeholders
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science or related field (required)
Minimum five years of experience in a strength and conditioning-related role required
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and Registered Strength and Conditioning Coach (RSCC) from the NSCA (required)
CPR/AED certification (required)
Master’s degree in Exercise Science or related field (preferred)
Fluency in Spanish is (preferred)
Experience coaching in a NCAA or professional team environment (required)
Experience leading moderate to large staffs (preferred)
Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
The employee is regularly required to stand, sit, jump, run, walk, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and communicate with others
The vision requirement includes the ability to review written and electronic materials in both digital and physical format.
The employee must be able to transfer and move items for departmental needs.
The employee must be able to adjust to changing work hours and locations as needed considering the strong focus on external communications and relationships.
