Major League Baseball is hiring: Affiliate Strength & Conditioning Coach in Fred

JOB SUMMARY

The Baltimore Orioles are seeking a full-time A-ball Strength & Conditioning Coach for the 2026 Minor League Baseball Championship season. This coach will be responsible for the implementation and supervision of the Baltimore Orioles strength and conditioning program with an A-ball affiliate, while supporting pre‑season, spring training, and post‑season player development camps in Sarasota, Florida.

REPORTS TO

Director of Minor League Strength & Conditioning

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee the daily administration and implementation of the strength and conditioning program at the assigned affiliate.
• Supervise and instruct all weight training, speed, recovery, and conditioning programs.
• Ability to aid, promote, and implement foundational programs in areas including but not limited to sleep, nutrition, prep work, establishing base strength, establishing quality movements, and understanding of training.
• Hold players accountable and advance them in strength and movement to build base for their careers within the Orioles’ strength and conditioning principles.
• Conduct activities outside of the weight room such as activation, prep, and post‑game routines.
• Manage organizational data within athlete management systems and apps. Complete reports using the data directed by Director of Minor League Strength & Conditioning.
• Carry out the organization’s performance programs, including VBT, GPS, Force Plates, other technology, and other assessment tools.
• Conduct movement and power testing consistently and adhere to the strength and conditioning department’s testing guidelines to gauge the program efficacy.
• Collaborate and work well with team medical, performance and coaching staff.
• Communicate and monitor players’ off‑season strength and conditioning programs.
• Work with the assigned players throughout the championship season, along with pre‑season, spring training, and post‑season camps occurring at the complex in Sarasota as assigned.
• May be required to travel to organizational meetings, seminars, and camps or spring training.
• Desire to further one’s abilities and knowledge within strength and conditioning, sport science, and baseball.
• Communicate well with Minor League Coordinator on daily/weekly activities, player plans, and goals.
• Aid the Nutrition department in providing meal reviews.
• Maintain facility operations, including equipment upkeep and daily readiness.
• Demonstrate professionalism, communication, and leadership within a multi‑disciplinary environment.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• Ability to live in Maryland through the season
• Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science or related field
• Strength and conditioning specialist certification (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)
• Maintain CPR/First Aid certification
• Base level computer software skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Growth Mindset

Desired:

• Previous baseball experience.
• Bilingual (English & Spanish)
• FMS and OnBaseU/TPI Certification
• Experience with technologies such as Catapult, Nordbord, GymAware
• Experience with Athlete Management Systems
• Ability to collaborate with all departments within a baseball organization
• Strong communication, adaptability, and organizational skills.