Strength & Conditioning Associate

Detroit Tigers • Lakeland, FL

19h • Onsite

About The Position

Position Overview: The Detroit Tigers are seeking a highly motivated individual to serve as an Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach during the 2026 Florida Complex League season. The position will be based in Lakeland, Florida at the Detroit Tigers Spring Training Complex. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Assisting with daily implementation of the Detroit Tigers Strength and Conditioning Program Leading/supervising team Warm-ups, Strength Training sessions, and Conditioning sessions Assisting Strength and Medical staffs with implementation of rehab programs for injured athletes Performing daily facility maintenance and cleaning Assisting with data entry and utilization of Sport Science Technology Travel with the team for games MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or related field CSCS Certified through NSCA First Aid/CPR Certified Ability to relocate to Lakeland for duration of position (Approximately May 1 – September 1) and work full-time hours Desire to work in field of Strength and Conditioning, preferably in Professional Baseball Excellent organizational and interpersonal communication skills Ability to lift 50+ pounds PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience working with college or professional baseball players Experience working with Sport Science Technology including Catapult, ForceDecks, Gymaware, etc. Bilingual (Spanish) WORKING CONDITIONS Office and outdoor environment Fast-paced, dynamic environment Evening, weekend, and holiday hours required All items listed above are illustrative and not comprehensive. They are not contractual in nature and are subject to change at the discretion of Detroit Tigers. Detroit Tigers is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to that individual’s race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company will strive to provide reasonable accommodations to permit qualified applicants who have a need for an accommodation to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a job interview) if so requested. PRIVACY POLICY Ilitch Companies and our colleagues are committed to being the best in all that we do - whether it's providing a delicious, quality meal from Little Caesars, delivering fresh food to our Little Caesars restaurants, baking quality food products at Champion Foods, supporting world-class teams like the Detroit Red Wings and Detroit Tigers or offering unforgettable live entertainment at top-rated venues like Little Caesars Arena, the Fox Theatre, Pine Knob and other area locations. Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match. Formed in 1901, and a charter member of the American League, the Detroit Tigers have won four World Series and 11 American League Championships. Since being purchased by the Ilitch family in 1992, the club has made two World Series appearances, established record-setting attendance, and played host to the 2005 Major League Baseball All-Star Game. The Tigers have developed a young core of talent through the Major League Baseball Draft, intentional free agency, and player trades, while implementing a long-term strategy focused on sustainable success. In 2022, Chris Ilitch, chairman and CEO of the Detroit Tigers, hired Scott Harris as the club’s President of Baseball Operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or related field
• CSCS Certified through NSCA
• First Aid/CPR Certified
• Ability to relocate to Lakeland for duration of position (Approximately May 1 – September 1) and work full-time hours
• Desire to work in field of Strength and Conditioning, preferably in Professional Baseball
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with college or professional baseball players
• Experience working with Sport Science Technology including Catapult, ForceDecks, Gymaware, etc.
• Bilingual (Spanish)

Responsibilities

• Assisting with daily implementation of the Detroit Tigers Strength and Conditioning Program
• Leading/supervising team Warm-ups, Strength Training sessions, and Conditioning sessions
• Assisting Strength and Medical staffs with implementation of rehab programs for injured athletes
• Performing daily facility maintenance and cleaning
• Assisting with data entry and utilization of Sport Science Technology
• Travel with the team for games

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees