Complementary Training
Head Major League Strength & Conditioning...
Complementary Training, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
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 Assistant Major League S&C Coach(es) and MiLB S&C Coordinators and Coaches
Conduct talent dialogues (performance reviews) with Assistant Major League S&C 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
Collaborate with Director of SM&P to plan, track/manage, and review S&C annual operations and capital budgets
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 Sports Medicine and Performance
Other duties assigned by the Director of Sports Medicine and Performance
Qualifications 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
This position may require the ability to lift and carry up to 100lbs, the ability to stand for extended periods of time, as well as bending, reaching, and throwing. Visual acuity must be sufficient to facilitate instruction. This position will function both indoors and outdoors.
Physical Demands
The employee is regularly required to stand, sit, jump, run, walk, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and communicate with others
Ability to lift/move/carry items weighing up to 100 lbs on a regular basis
Ability to stand for extended periods of time, as well as bending, reaching and throwing
The vision requirement includes the ability to review written and electronic materials in both digital and physical format
The employee must be able to transfer and move items for departmental needs
The employee must be able to adjust to changing work hours and locations as needed considering the strong focus on external communications and relationships
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work This is a full-time position. Due to the nature of this position, the position requires hours of work and days that include request nights, weekends and holidays. This includes attendance at all home and away baseball games.
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.
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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 Assistant Major League S&C Coach(es) and MiLB S&C Coordinators and Coaches
Conduct talent dialogues (performance reviews) with Assistant Major League S&C 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
Collaborate with Director of SM&P to plan, track/manage, and review S&C annual operations and capital budgets
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 Sports Medicine and Performance
Other duties assigned by the Director of Sports Medicine and Performance
Qualifications 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
This position may require the ability to lift and carry up to 100lbs, the ability to stand for extended periods of time, as well as bending, reaching, and throwing. Visual acuity must be sufficient to facilitate instruction. This position will function both indoors and outdoors.
Physical Demands
The employee is regularly required to stand, sit, jump, run, walk, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and communicate with others
Ability to lift/move/carry items weighing up to 100 lbs on a regular basis
Ability to stand for extended periods of time, as well as bending, reaching and throwing
The vision requirement includes the ability to review written and electronic materials in both digital and physical format
The employee must be able to transfer and move items for departmental needs
The employee must be able to adjust to changing work hours and locations as needed considering the strong focus on external communications and relationships
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work This is a full-time position. Due to the nature of this position, the position requires hours of work and days that include request nights, weekends and holidays. This includes attendance at all home and away baseball games.
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.
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