Position: MiLB Strength & Conditioning Coach/ Applied Sports Scientist
Reports To: Major League Applied Sports Scientist and MiLB Strength & Conditioning Coordinator
Department: Medical/Baseball Operations
Status: Full Time; Exempt
Position Summary:
The San Francisco Giants are seeking a MiLB Strength & Conditioning Coach/ Applied Sports Scientist to join the Baseball Operations department. The dual responsibilities of this role include serving as a Strength & Conditioning Coach at the Giants’ Papago complex in Arizona and as the Giants’ Applied Sports Scientist for the minor leagues. Position is based in Phoenix, AZ and will require regular in-season travel to minor league affiliates. Expected travel as needed to each affiliate of SAC/ RICH/ EUG/ SJ/ Dominican Republic.
Position Responsibilities:
Minor League Strength & Conditioning Coach responsibilities include:
- Strength & Conditioning responsibilities supporting players at the Arizona complex, including during Extended Spring Training, Instructional League, and Development Camps.
- Strength & Conditioning Coach dedicated to in-season development projects for players pulled out of competition.
- Help oversee Draft/ UDFA onboarding process.
- Help mentor Strength & Conditioning Coaches.
- Act in a capacity available for year-round operations at Papago Park.
- Assist MiLB Strength & Conditioning Coordinator with administrative duties as needed.
Minor League Applied Sports Scientist responsibilities include:
- Assist with monitoring and interpretation of results from athlete monitoring program in order to provide actionable insights to colleagues from across the organization, including Strength & Conditioning Coaches, Athletic Trainers, Field Staff, Physical Therapists, Biomechanics, Nutritionists, and Mental Skills/Health Personnel.
- Help evaluate and implement current and future sports science initiatives to support optimization of player health and performance across Player Development.
- Ensure consistency and quality by monitoring the implementation of current sports science projects occurring across the minor league system and by providing education to staff and players on proper protocols and procedures.
- Develop strategies and tools for communicating findings to Players, Player Development, Major League, Sports Medicine, and Sports Performance Staffs.
- Support development of optimal training and recovery programs consistent with individual player plans.
- Work hands-on with coaches and players to conduct player testing.
- Help evaluate new technologies and stay up to date on leading-edge sports science literature and concepts.
- Help design and execute in-house research to address questions related to maximizing player health and performance.
- Assist in return to play progressions and support rehab projects and protocols.
Knowledge and Skills:
- Requires a Bachelor's/ Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in sports science related field (e.g. Exercise Science, Sports Science/Kinesiology/Biomechanics).
- NSCA – CSCS required.
- NSCA – CPSS or sports science related experience preferred.
- Must have strong background in sports science, strength and conditioning, and physiology.
- Minimum 2 years of experience applying sports science at the professional or collegiate level.
- Ability to both think/plan strategically and manage/execute at the operational level.
- Strong background in data management, analytics and programming languages.
- Exceptional relationship/ rapport building skills, including ability to work effectively with wide range of departments, seniority levels, and personalities.
- Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
At the Giants, we believe we put our best work forward when our employees bring together ideas that are diverse in thought. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, medical condition or disability, genetic condition, marital status, domestic partnership status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status and any other protected class under federal, state or local law. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. In addition, we will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability or special needs, we would like to know how we can better accommodate you.
