Assistant Major League Strength & Conditioning Coach

Department: Player Care & 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 Player Care & Performance Team. This position will primarily work in West Palm Beach, FL, during Spring Training and full-time with the Houston Astros Major League team throughout the season. 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.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 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 Player Care and Performance
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience & Skills:

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science or related field
• Minimum six 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
• CPR/AED certified

Preferred

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

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 will work in an athletic training room, weight room, baseball complex, office and stadium environment.  This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.  The noise level is usually moderate but can be loud within the stadium environment. 

Physical Demands

This is a non-sedentary role that involves regular physical activity and movement. The employee is regularly required to see, sit, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate equipment and/or office technology. The employee frequently stands and walks throughout the venue and may occasionally lift and move items weighing up to 100 pounds. 

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Must be available to work in West Palm Beach, Florida, during Spring Training and in Houston, Texas, throughout the regular season.

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

Master’s degree in Exercise Science or related field
Fluency in Spanish
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