Mental Performance Coach - Rehab & Lower System

Toronto Blue Jays•Dunedin, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Toronto Blue Jays are seeking a collaborative, motivated Mental Performance Coach to support the Rehab environment and lower-level affiliates, as assigned. Final coverage and affiliate responsibilities will be determined by organizational needs and the successful candidate’s experience, training, and strengths. This is a full-time, salaried, exempt, non-benefitted position based at the Blue Jays Player Development Complex (PDC) in Dunedin, Florida. The successful candidate must reside in Florida by the position’s start date, work regularly on-site at the PDC, and travel to affiliates and organizational camps as needed. The coach will work directly with players and staff and contribute to an integrated Mental Performance department focused on education, practical application, individualized support, and collaboration across Player Development and High Performance. The role supports player and staff development through individual and group sessions, mental performance education, individualized player plans, and coordinated support with coaches and interdisciplinary staff. It also contributes to department programming and strategic development, provides updates and documentation, and recognizes potential mental health concerns while working within professional scope and coordinating appropriate referrals with the EAP Director. The successful candidate will demonstrate humility, curiosity, adaptability, service, and a team-first approach, and help foster an inclusive environment aligned with the Blue Jays’ CLEAR values: Collaborate, Learn, Empower, Achieve, and Respect. The anticipated start date is December 1, 2026, subject to confirmation. Salary and additional contract details will be discussed during the hiring process.

Requirements

Master’s degree in sport psychology, performance psychology, or a related field.
Applied experience working with professional, military, and/or collegiate athletes.
Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) credential or eligibility to pursue certification; mentorship is available.
Demonstrated effectiveness in a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment.
Commitment to the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP) Code of Ethics.
Ability to obtain and maintain required travel documentation, including a valid passport, and to travel domestically and internationally as required by the position.
Ability to work evenings, weekends, and variable hours.
Must reside in Florida by the position’s start date and work regularly on-site at the Player Development Complex in Dunedin, Florida.

Nice To Haves

Professional working proficiency in English and Spanish.
Baseball experience as a coach or player.
Familiarity with statistical and video analysis tools.
Working knowledge of Acceptance and Commitment Training (ACT) and Motivational Interviewing (MI) approaches.

Responsibilities

Support department-wide initiatives and pilot programs serving players and staff in Rehab and the lower system.
Contribute to executing and developing the department’s near- and long-term strategic vision.
Deliver department-aligned individual and group sessions that develop self-awareness, self-advocacy, purpose, attention, composure, and commitment.
Provide mental performance education and performance-focused support to players and staff.
Develop individualized player plans aligned with Player Development objectives.
Recognize potential mental health concerns, work within professional scope, and coordinate appropriate referrals with the EAP Director.
Partner with coaches to integrate mental performance strategies into daily training and competition.
Support on-field activities in collaboration with Player Development coaches, as needed.
Collaborate with High Performance and Player Development staff to support coordinated player development.
Apply evidence-informed practices, including Acceptance and Commitment Training (ACT) and Motivational Interviewing (MI), as appropriate.
Communicate and facilitate effectively across individual, group, and interdisciplinary settings.
Provide twice-monthly player development updates and relevant insights to appropriate stakeholders while maintaining professional confidentiality, appropriate boundaries, and established information-sharing requirements.
Maintain timely, accurate documentation and contribute to department reporting on player development and program impact.
Welcome feedback, share ideas, collaborate generously, and contribute to a service-minded, team-first culture.