Mental Performance Coach - Rehab & Lower System

Toronto Blue Jays•Dunedin, FL

10h•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 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 the continued growth of an integrated Mental Performance department focused on education, practical application, individualized support, and collaboration across Player Development and High Performance. The role supports department-wide initiatives, player and staff development, coordinated applied practice, and program reporting. The successful candidate will help foster an inclusive environment and a culture of resilience, accountability, and high performance, reflecting the organization’s 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. This position is non-benefitted. Applicants should submit a cover letter, résumé, and references through the official Toronto Blue Jays application posting.

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.

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 ACT and MI approaches.

Responsibilities

Support department-wide initiatives and pilot programs serving players and staff in Rehab and the lower system.
Contribute to the execution and continued development of 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.
Contribute to a service-minded, team-first culture through humility, curiosity, continuous learning, openness to feedback, idea-sharing, and generous collaboration.
Work regularly on-site at the Player Development Complex and travel to affiliates and organizational camps as needed.