Minnesota Twins is hiring: Minor League Strength and Conditioning Coach in Fort

Minor League Strength and Conditioning Coach

The Minnesota Twins are driven by a singular purpose – to up the game, on the field and off. We are proud to be Minnesota’s baseball team and believe in our power to create positive change.

The Minor League Strength & Conditioning Coach will assist the Minnesota Twins organization by inspiring players and staff to maximize their potential through interdependent multidisciplinary approaches, innovative program design, creative implementation strategies, and by being an active member of the respective team of team’s team and the organization’s Performance team.

Position Summary

This individual will develop and implement holistic performance enhancement programs for the Minnesota Twins players at the Minor League level under the Minnesota Twins Strength & Conditioning system.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Develop and implement holistic performance enhancement programs for the Minnesota Twins players at the Minor League level.
• Take an active role in Player Development and participate in continued education opportunities.
• Complete and participate in individualized professional development plans.
• Reinforce the organization’s initiatives in terms of strategy, day-to-day operations, organizational culture, employee expectations and performance reviews.
• Integrate with Minor League field staff to improve decision-making processes regarding performance enhancement and physical development.
• Effectively work with Minor League field staff on movement mechanics as it pertains to baseball skill acquisition.
• Take an active role in our Team of Teams approach to ensure the department and organization are on the forefront of performance enhancement.
• Work in conjunction with Minor League sports medicine, performance nutrition, performance psychology, and performance science staff on the rehab of players and return to play protocols.
• Work within our integrated High-Performance staff on items such as implementation and integration of monthly and weekly movement and performance assessments, integration of innovative technologies, and athlete-centered comprehensive long-term development plans.

Required Experience And Education

• CSCS certifications through the NSCA in good standing.
• CPR/AED certifications in good standing.
• BA or BS in Sports Management, Sports Coaching, Exercise Science, or a related field.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in Strength & Conditioning Program in Professional Baseball, Collegiate or a private setting.

Essential Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Strong work ethic and willingness to think outside the box with an exploration mindset and integrative approach.
• High level of interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of departments, seniority levels and personalities.
• Knowledge of a variety of computer software applications in word processing, spreadsheets, database and presentation software.
• Maintain professional liability insurance.
• Willing and able to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Ability to communicate and connect with non-English speaking athletes and staff.
• RSCC certification through the NSCA.
• CPSS certification through the NSCA.
• Experience with motion capture and wearable technology systems.
• Experience with FMS / SFMA, FRC, PRI, DNS, or any other related principles.
• Experience with Force Plates and VALD technologies.

Location: Fort Myers, Florida.

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