Seasonal FCL Strength & Conditioning Coach

Seasonal FCL Strength & Conditioning Coach

Department: Player Development 

Reports To: Strength & Conditioning Coordinator
Job Classification: Part-time, Non-Exempt

Description: 

Built upon our storied legacy, the New York Yankees look to attract the best possible talent not just on the field but in the front office as well. It is our shared responsibility to maintain the first-class reputation associated with the franchise in all aspects of our business.

The Seasonal FCL Strength & Conditioning Coach will serve as a member of a comprehensive player development team in a high-performance baseball setting. This position will be based in Tampa.

Primary Responsibilities

• Collaborate with all player performance departments to build programs and coach athletes to optimize performance while reducing the risk of injuries.
• Work alongside FCL Strength Coach in coordinating training and return to play.
• Work alongside rehabilitation specialists in caring for injured athletes and facilitate their return to play.
• Assist in data collection and documentation.
• Collaborate on a variety of player performance projects and utilize different technologies.

Qualifications

• Must be eligible to work in the United States.
• Bilingual (heavily preferred, but not required)

• Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association
• Familiarity with coaching in a group setting
• Experience collaborating with rehabilitation specialists.
• Previous experience in baseball settings (preferred), particularly with respect to coaching sprint, agility, and baserunning skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to create engaging relationships with coaches, medical staff, performance science staff and players to effectively communicate information. 
• Attention to detail in planning, organization and execution of tasks.
• Demonstration of creativity and initiative – always looking to improve performance and processes while also displaying a willingness to be detail oriented.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.