Mental Performance Coach

Philadelphia Phillies Baseball Operations Department • Clearwater, FL

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About The Position

The Philadelphia Phillies are seeking a full-time Mental Performance Coach (MPC) to join their team. The position provides direct mental performance coaching with a primary focus on players at AA and/or High-A levels. The Mental Performance Coach would work closely with an integrated staff (medical, S&C, dietitian, coaches, video, analysts, life skills, mental health, etc.) to provide performance support to Phillies players and staff. The Phillies Mental Performance Department values team-oriented individuals who are excited about being part of a high-achieving mental performance program and open to learning.

Requirements

• Masters or Doctorate in Applied Mental Performance or related area.
• Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) through the Association of Applied Sport Psychology, or ability to obtain CMPC within a year of hire.
• Evidence of past significant mental performance coaching experience working with athletes/performers in an applied setting (3+ years preferred).
• Conversational Spanish preferred, with willingness to work towards fluency in Spanish (if not already fluent).
• Baseball/softball experience and knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement individualized mental performance plans for players.
• Provide individual mental performance coaching to players at assigned affiliates (AA and/or High-A).
• Develop and deliver team-wide mental performance training for players and coaches.
• Work in tandem with coaches and staff to support players’ mental performance development.
• Provide support for coaches and staff on their own mental performance.
• Contribute to departmental mental performance programming, including off-season programs and Spring Training in Clearwater, FL.
• Maintain timely, accurate, and detailed documentation of all services provided.
• Assist the Mental Performance Department in developing, implementing, and evaluating organization-wide mental performance services.
• Build and sustain trusting, meaningful relationships with players, coaches, staff, and fellow MPCs.
• Demonstrate cultural humility and adapt training approaches to athletes and coaches from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Director of Mental Performance.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance available for candidates not currently based in the Clearwater/Tampa region.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Master's degree