Primary Objective:The Assistant Major League Strength and Conditioning Coach will be an integral part of a dynamic team within a high-performance professional baseball environment. This role involves supporting the Head Major League Strength and Conditioning Coach in delivery of Strength & Conditioning services to the Major League Team. We are seeking a motivated individual who is eager to build strong relationships, foster interdepartmental collaboration, and maintain consistent, effective communication. The ideal candidate will contribute to a culture of progressive thinking and innovation.
Essential Functions:
- Hold the gym environment to a high standard and in line with current cultural expectations.
- Create and develop program design models for use in daily preparation, lifting, and conditioning in a professional baseball setting.
- Assist in the creation and development of player performance screens and assessments.
- Monitor daily, weekly, and monthly reports from MLB athletes.
- Communicate with Athletic Training, Rehab, PT staff daily to provide a team first approach.
- Collaborate with field staff & coordinators to maximize player performance.
- Assist Director of Player Performance to act as a support system for the S&C coaches for questions and clarifications.
- Communicate with the Major League S&C Staff to maintain uniformity throughout the organization to provide a seamless transition for all return-to-play athletes under 40-man regulations.
- Assist in managing budget and financial reporting.
Education and Experience:
- CSCS and RSCC certifications
- Previous experience in high-level baseball setting (preferred)
Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA’s):
- Must be a committed professional, with strong analytic focus.
- Ability to relate to athletes and generate program buy-in.
Physical Activities and Working Conditions:
- Maximum lifting of up to 100 pounds with frequent lifting of weights up to 50 pounds; typically standing and walking for most of the day
- Position will require non-traditional work schedule including evenings and weekends.
- Position may require travel.
- Position is based out of Peoria, Arizona, and Seattle, Washington.
Compensation Rate/Range:
The anticipated salary range for this role is $75,000-$90,000 annually. The Mariners also provide a robust and unique offering of perks and benefits including paid public transportation, merchandise discounts, special access to baseball games and other public events, and a number of exclusive employee incentives. All perks are subject to eligibility requirements and availability and may be modified or amended from time to time.