Fellowship Overview
The Miami Marlins are seeking a Strength & Conditioning Fellow to support the physical development of players at the organization's Dominican Republic Academy.
This fellowship provides a hands-on learning opportunity within a professional baseball performance environment. The Fellow will work closely with Strength & Conditioning Coaches, Sports Medicine staff, and Baseball Operations personnel to develop practical coaching skills, contribute to daily training operations, and gain exposure to rehabilitation and return-to-performance processes.
The ideal candidate demonstrates a strong work ethic, intellectual curiosity, professionalism, and a willingness to learn and improve. They should bring energy to the training environment, communicate effectively with athletes and staff, and embrace accountability to high standards.
Training Philosophy and Performance Environment
The Miami Marlins' physical preparation approach emphasizes robust, adaptable athletes developed through a data-informed training process that prioritizes outcomes over assumptions. Training develops five integrated physical qualities: Force, Power, Speed, Energy System Development, and Robustness.
Programming is guided by systematic player profiling, clearly defined objectives, and ongoing feedback to ensure training decisions are purposeful, adaptable, and aligned with on-field performance demands. Emphasis is placed on general qualities that underpin performance, progressing toward greater specificity as appropriate, while maintaining durability across long competitive seasons.
We believe the training environment plays a critical role in driving adaptation. Coaches are expected to create organized, competitive, and engaging environments that challenge players, reinforce high standards, and encourage consistent effort.
Fellowship Learning Objectives
Throughout the fellowship, the Fellow will be expected to develop:
· Applied coaching skills in a professional baseball environment
· The ability to organize, communicate, and coach effectively within large-group training environments
· The ability to create competitive, high-energy training environments that promote player engagement and development
· An understanding of performance training and return-to-performance integration
· An understanding of data-informed assessment, monitoring, and reporting
· Professional communication within interdisciplinary teams
· Problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt training to available resources, schedules, and individual player needs
Development will be supported through education, observation, hands-on experience, and structured feedback from the Dominican Republic Academy Manager.
Primary Responsibilities
The Strength & Conditioning Fellow will:
· Assist with planning and coaching daily strength and conditioning sessions for the Dominican Republic Academy.
· Help create and maintain organized, competitive, and engaging daily training environments.
· Coach and demonstrate exercises while providing clear, effective feedback to athletes.
· Take initiative in preparing training spaces, organizing equipment, and supporting efficient session execution.
· Support individualized training and return-to-performance programming under the direction of Strength & Conditioning and Medical staff.
· Contribute to athlete assessments, data collection, monitoring, reporting, and interpretation of performance information.
· Participate in interdisciplinary collaboration with sports medicine, performance, and baseball staff.
· Assist with administrative and operational duties as needed.
Mentorship and Supervision
· Direct mentorship from the Dominican Republic Academy Manager
· Regular observation and feedback opportunities
· Ongoing formal and informal education
The fellowship is structured to provide meaningful hands-on coaching experience supported by regular feedback and mentorship. As the Fellow demonstrates technical competency, initiative, and professionalism, opportunities for greater coaching responsibility and autonomy will increase.
Qualifications
Required
· Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science or a related field
· Strong communication skills and professional demeanor
· Willingness to actively develop Spanish communication skills
Preferred
· Demonstrated coaching experience or involvement in collegiate athletics, strength and conditioning, or related performance environments
· Spanish-language proficiency or bilingual communication skills
· CSCS certification
Minimum Requirements
· Availability for a variable schedule that may include weekends, mornings, and evenings
· Ability to be based full-time and work on-site at the Miami Marlins Dominican Republic Academy for the duration of the fellowship
· Ability to stand for extended periods and lift weights typically found in a gym setting
· Ability to demonstrate athletic movements
· Successful completion of a background check and drug screening
· Ability to uphold organizational standards of professionalism and conduct
Time Commitment and Duration
· Full-time seasonal fellowship based on-site at the Miami Marlins Dominican Republic Academy
· Variable schedule based on team, rehabilitation, and operational demands, including weekends, mornings, and evenings as needed
· Fellowship dates: January–September 2026
Performance Evaluation and Fellowship Outcomes
· Monthly performance reviews focusing on professional conduct, technical development, and integration within the performance team
· Ongoing informal feedback throughout the fellowship
Potential outcomes following successful completion may include:
· Professional references
· Consideration for future opportunities within professional baseball
All Fellows are expected to adhere to organizational standards regarding:
· Professional behavior
· Ethical conduct
· Confidentiality
· Workplace policies and codes of conduct
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.