Head Major League Strength & Conditioning Coach

MLB•Houston, TX

14d

About The Position

Essential Functions & Responsibilities: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Design and implement strength and conditioning programs using a science and data-informed approach Effectively communicate player goals to individual athletes and stakeholders Establish and execute testing and exercise protocols pertaining to performance and rehabilitation Teach proper execution, techniques and safety for all lifts and movement drills Coach sprint, deceleration, and multidirectional movement mechanics Effectively communicate and collaborate with physical therapists, athletic trainers, coaches, sports scientists, dietitians, MH&P staff, and athletes Provide mentorship to Assistant Major League S&C Coach(es) and MiLB S&C Coordinators and Coaches Conduct talent dialogues (performance reviews) with Assistant Major League S&C Coaches Actively participate in continuing education and professional growth opportunities Consistently report player progress and regression to stakeholders Work with managers and player development staff to manage player load, maximize schedule efficiency, and optimize performance outcomes Attend and participate in scheduled staff meetings Collaborate with Director of SM&P to plan, track/manage, and review S&C annual operations and capital budgets Maintain major league physical preparation spaces and equipment, including Performance Science equipment Must be flexible to work irregular hours, nights, and weekends with frequent travel Adhere to the organization’s policies and procedures as outlined in the Astros Handbook, SM&P Handbook, Medical Department Handbook, and direct communication from the Director of Sports Medicine and Performance Other duties assigned by the Director of Sports Medicine and Performance

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science or related field
Minimum six years of experience in a strength and conditioning-related role
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) from the NSCA
Registered Strength and Conditioning Coach (RSCC) through the NSCA
CPR/AED certified
Must be flexible to work irregular hours, nights, and weekends with frequent travel

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Exercise Science or related field
Fluency in Spanish
Experience coaching in a NCAA or professional team environment
Experience with objective diagnostic testing (i.e. force plates)
Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

Design and implement strength and conditioning programs using a science and data-informed approach
Effectively communicate player goals to individual athletes and stakeholders
Establish and execute testing and exercise protocols pertaining to performance and rehabilitation
Teach proper execution, techniques and safety for all lifts and movement drills
Coach sprint, deceleration, and multidirectional movement mechanics
Effectively communicate and collaborate with physical therapists, athletic trainers, coaches, sports scientists, dietitians, MH&P staff, and athletes
Provide mentorship to Assistant Major League S&C Coach(es) and MiLB S&C Coordinators and Coaches
Conduct talent dialogues (performance reviews) with Assistant Major League S&C Coaches
Actively participate in continuing education and professional growth opportunities
Consistently report player progress and regression to stakeholders
Work with managers and player development staff to manage player load, maximize schedule efficiency, and optimize performance outcomes
Attend and participate in scheduled staff meetings
Collaborate with Director of SM&P to plan, track/manage, and review S&C annual operations and capital budgets
Maintain major league physical preparation spaces and equipment, including Performance Science equipment
Adhere to the organization’s policies and procedures as outlined in the Astros Handbook, SM&P Handbook, Medical Department Handbook, and direct communication from the Director of Sports Medicine and Performance
Other duties assigned by the Director of Sports Medicine and Performance