Job Summary:The Minor League Strength & Conditioning Coach is responsible for implementing comprehensive physical development programs within the St. Louis Cardinals player development system. This position delivers preparation routines prior to on-field practice, strength training, energy system development, nutrition guidance, and recovery interventions to enhance athletic performance and support player progression with our Triple A team. Working collaboratively with sports medicine staff, the coach executes performance testing, individualized programming, and assists directly with return-to-play while ensuring seamless integration of performance department protocols. Job Duties:Program Implementation: Execute Cardinals performance protocols during Spring Training, in-season with Triple A team, and during off-season campsPhysical Development: Design and prescribe strength, power, and conditioning programs for 40-man roster and minor league playersPerformance Testing: Organize and conduct testing sessions in collaboration with sports medicine and performance science staffEnergy System Development: Implement position-specific conditioning programs that address baseball-specific demandsWorkload Management: collaborate with affiliate staff on practice plans via game and/or training loads and aid sports medicine and performance nutrition to optimize player readiness and optimize performanceData Integration: Make use of organizational resources to aid in utilization of objective metrics to guide programming decisions and track player developmentAdditional Job Duties:Implement the Cardinals performance program with the Triple A team, organizing all testing sessions and ensuring protocol adherence across training, conditioning, nutrition, and recovery interventionsDesign individualized and team-based training programs addressing physical development, energy system demands, movement quality, and position-specific performance requirements for minor league baseball athletesCollaborate daily with team manager, uniform staff, and athletic trainers to integrate workload monitoring, training modifications, and recovery strategies into competitive schedulesConduct movement screenings identifying dysfunction and risk factors, utilize biomechanical analysis when applicable to design targeted interventions, and integrate preparation strategies into training programsUtilize sports science technologies monitoring training loads, recovery status, and readiness to implement workload progressions, track objective performance metrics, and provide data-driven recommendations for program adjustmentsAssist sports medicine with immediate injury support, first aid, stabilization procedures, and support crisis management protocolsMaintain consistent communication with performance leadership group regarding player progress, program effectiveness, and affiliate operations to ensure development pipeline consistencyEducation/Experience Required:Master's degree Exercise Physiology, Biomechanics, or related disciplineCertified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)Registered Strength and Conditioning Coach (RSCC)Current CPR/AED certification and basic life support trainingMinimum 5+ years of strength and conditioning experience in elite-level individual and team programsGeneral knowledge of Microsoft Windows Suite, Google Workspace, and SlackEducation/Experience Preferred:7+ years of experience working in strength and conditioning and the development of individual and team programsFunctional Movement Screen (FMS) certificationOnBase U hitting and pitching certificationsPrecision Nutrition certification Mental Health First Aid Practical return-to-competition experienceBilingual capabilities (English/Spanish) strongly preferredUnderstanding of professional baseball operations, travel demands, and scheduling constraints