Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach - Major League

This is a Full Time Job

The Chicago White Sox are hiring a Major League Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach. This position will require daily interaction with field staff, strength & conditioning coaches as well as other staff and front office members. The purpose of this position is to assist with leading the Chicago White Sox Strength and Conditioning Department in education, communication and implementation of performance programs, core initiatives and assessments for major and minor league players. Lead and excel in the development of staff and objectively demonstrate marked improvement in player performance.

Responsibilities:
• Work collaboratively within the Sports Performance Department in the disciplines of Sports Science, Performance Nutrition, Mental Performance, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Training to develop holistic athlete centered programs.
• Assess and identify current and future initiatives to enhance and maximize human performance.
• Conduct assessments to monitor and individualize player programs.
• Assist with rehab and return to play progressions within the weight room and on field activity.
• Assist in creating data and research driven implementations that bridge the gap from the training room into the weight room.
• Provide education to staff of how we utilize in-season testing and off-season needs to enhance player development.
• Conduct bi-weekly player contacts to ensure their off-season periodization/ program is being followed.
• Engage in offseason continuing education to enhance performance department collaborative education.
• Assist with providing off-season staff initiatives and evaluations to enhance growth within our organization.
• Assist with off-season specialty camps.

Expectations:
• Adhere to Chicago White Sox Organization Policies and Procedures
• Function as a role model within and outside the Chicago White Sox Organization.
• Perform duties as workload necessitates.
• Demonstrate flexible and efficient time management and ability to prioritize workload.
• Meet Department productivity standards.

Qualifications:
• Previous experience in professional baseball is preferred.
• Passionate about the game of baseball and enhancement of associated players.
• Previous experience working in an interdisciplinary environment.
• Bachelor's degree in related field, Master's degree preferred (exercise science, physical education, biomechanics) currently a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS-NSCA) and a Registered Strength and Conditioning Coach (RSCC-NSCA).
• Fluent in Spanish preferred but not required.
• Excellent written, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Independent judgment and ability to plan, prioritize, and organize a diversified workload.
• High level of interpersonal skills; must have the ability to communicate with all levels of the organization Interest and/or understanding of player development and baseball analytics.
• Ability to understand and advocate for changes due to new information and/or tools in baseball.
• Knowledge of a variety of computer software applications in word processing, spreadsheets, database, and presentation software (Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Experience with the rehab process.

Chicago White Sox is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.