Assistant Major League Strength & Conditioning Coach

Job Description

Department: Sports Medicine and Performance

Reports to: Head Major League S&C Coach

Classification: Full-Time/Exempt

Summary/Objective:

The Houston Astros are seeking an Assistant Major League Strength and Conditioning Coach to join the Sports Medicine & Performance Team. This individual must demonstrate high physical preparation acumen as well as strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well within a team of practitioners. This position will be based in Houston, TX, and will require travel to West Palm Beach, FL, for Spring Training.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to:
• Design and implement strength and conditioning programs using a science and data-informed approach
• Effectively communicate player goals to individual athletes and stakeholders
• Establish and execute testing and exercise protocols pertaining to performance and rehabilitation
• Teach proper execution, techniques and safety for all lifts and movement drills
• Coach sprint, deceleration, and multidirectional movement mechanics
• Effectively communicate and collaborate with physical therapists, athletic trainers, coaches, sports scientists, dietitians, MH&P staff, and athletes
• Provide mentorship to MiLB S&C Coordinators and Coaches
• Actively participate in continuing education and professional growth opportunities
• Consistently report player progress and regression to stakeholders
• Work with managers and player development staff to manage player load, maximize schedule efficiency, and optimize performance outcomes
• Attend and participate in scheduled staff meetings
• Maintain major league physical preparation spaces and equipment, including Performance Science equipment
• Must be flexible to work irregular hours, nights, and weekends with frequent travel
• Adhere to the organization's policies and procedures as outlined in the Astros Handbook, SM&P Handbook, Medical Department Handbook, and direct communication from the Director of Sports Medicine and Performance
• Other duties assigned by the Director of Sports Medicine and Performance

Education and/or Experience & Skills:

Required
• Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science or related field
• Minimum five years of experience in a strength and conditioning-related role
• Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) from the NSCA
• Registered Strength and Conditioning Coach (RSCC) through the NSCA
• Experience coaching in a NCAA or professional team environment
• Experience with objective diagnostic testing (i.e. force plates)
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• CPR/AED certified

Preferred
• Master's degree in Exercise Science or related field
• Fluency in Spanish

Work Environment

This person is expected to be temporarily located in West Palm Beach, FL during Spring Training and in Houston, Texas during the major league season. This position may require the ability to lift and carry up to 100lbs, the ability to stand for extended periods of time, as well as bending, reaching, and throwing. Visual acuity must be sufficient to facilitate instruction. This position will function both indoors and outdoors.

Physical Demands
• The employee is regularly required to stand, sit, jump, run, walk, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and communicate with others
• The vision requirement includes the ability to review written and electronic materials in both digital and physical format
• The employee must be able to transfer and move items for departmental needs
• The employee must be able to adjust to changing work hours and locations as needed considering the strong focus on external communications and relationships

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Travel:

This position is required to travel with the Major League team during the in-season and selectively throughout the offseason.
Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability

Experience

Preferred
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Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gwqp4n-18-188-13-127-42 in your application.