Minor League, Strength & Conditioning Coach

DEPARTMENT: Player Development

REPORTS TO: Minor League Strength & Conditioning Coordinator

STATUS: Full-Time; Exempt

San Diego Padres Commitment:

The San Diego Padres are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for our employees. We strive to create an environment for everyone by including perspectives from backgrounds that vary by race, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, and national origin.

We strongly encourage candidates from non-traditional backgrounds, historically marginalized or underrepresented groups to apply.

If you are not sure you’re 100% qualified but are up for the challenge - we want you to apply. We believe skills are transferable and passion for our mission goes a long way.

Your role as a Minor League, Strength & Conditioning Coach:

You will be responsible for creating and implementing performance enhancement programs for Minor League players under the San Diego Padres Strength & Conditioning protocols. You will lead team warm-ups to prepare athletes for training and competition. You will handle reporting and work with on-field staff to develop athletes’ movement patterns and efficiencies.

All the responsibilities we will trust you with:

• Exemplifying our Padres Core Values/Mission Statement: Communication and Collaboration, Progress and Innovation, Accountability and Integrity, and Effort and Results, through building meaningful connections with a diverse fan base and serving as impactful leaders in the San Diego community
• Developing and implementing holistic performance enhancement programs for the San Diego Padres players at the minor league level under the San Diego Padres Strength & Conditioning system and protocols
• Leading and overseeing daily movement preparation program and team stretch/dynamic warm-up to prepare athletes for training sessions and competition
• Responsible for daily, weekly, and monthly reports
• Assisting medical staff as needed
• Integrating with on-field staff to improve players’ movement patterns and efficiencies
• Participating in continuing education opportunities and promoting a progressive culture through a growth mindset
• Reinforcing the organization’s initiatives in terms of strategy, day-to-day operations, organizational culture, employee expectation and performance reviews
• Assigned to a Padres minor league affiliate for the minor league baseball season and will be assigned to various off-season camps, including spring training in Peoria, AZ, as needed
• Other job duties as necessary
  
  
  

Your areas of knowledge and expertise that matter most:

• Proficient computer skills including experience with MS Office products such as Word, Excel, Outlook, etc., and general knowledge of basic office equipment including copier, laser printer, telephone, and computer.
• Possess strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and effectively work well with others in a collaborative, respectful manner
• Exceptional time management and organizational skills with capacity to handle high volumes of detailed work, multi-task and manage projects on strict deadlines
• Maintain professional demeanor with a high degree of discretion, integrity, and accountability
• Maintain consistent, punctual, and reliable attendance
• Fluently bilingual in English/Spanish is strongly preferred
• Having previous experience working in a Strength & Conditioning program in collegiate or professional sports, or high-level private group training setting, is preferred
  
  
  

You will be required to meet the following:

• Must be at least 18 years of age by the start of employment
• 4-year Bachelor’s Degree, or education equivalent from an accredited college or university, specifically in exercise-science or a similarly related field
• CSCS certification through NSCA is required
• CPR/AED certification is required
• Must have a valid current driver's license with a good driving record (subject to review)
• Able to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, holidays and extended hours as needed
• Able to travel as needed
• Minimum physical requirements: able to travel to and gain access to various areas of the ballpark for prolonged periods of time during games and events; able to lift and transport up to 50 pounds
• As a condition of employment, you must successfully complete all post-offer, pre-employment requirements, including but not limited to a background check
  
  
  

Salary and additional compensation:

Per the California pay transparency law, the base salary rate for this full-time position is $58,656.00. As a candidate for this position, your salary and related elements of compensation will be contingent upon your work experience, education, job-related skills and any other factors the San Diego Padres considers relevant to the hiring decision for this position.

In addition to the base salary, the Padres believe in providing a very competitive and generous compensation and benefits package for its employees. Benefits include, but are not limited to:, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with employer match + automatic company Safe Harbor contribution, Basic Life Insurance (with option to purchase Supplemental Life Insurance), Pet Insurance, generous paid time off (PTO) and holiday program, paid employee parking, onsite barista service, lunch provided weekly, employer provided game tickets to home games, onsite fitness classes and experiences, ballpark discounts on food and retail, work from home Fridays (during the offseason and when team is on the road), smart casual dress code and so much more! All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and the terms of official plan documents which may be modified or amended at any given time.

The San Diego Padres are an Equal Opportunity Employer.