Azl Minor League Strength & Conditioning Coach

Full Time Job
The Oakland Athletics are one of the most successful franchises in Major League Baseball.  Since our founding in 1901, the Athletics franchise has been relentlessly innovative.  Often ahead of our time, we have never been afraid to embrace new ideas, traditions, and technology.  Employees of the Oakland Athletics have the freedom and opportunity to maximize their unique talents to drive success for the franchise and, more importantly, for Athletics' fans across the globe. 

As the Minor League Strength & Conditioning coach, you will be responsible for all aspects of the Oakland Athletics Minor League Strength & Conditioning programs in Mesa, Arizona (Arizona Rookie League) for the 2018 off-season and 2019 season.  You will have the responsibility to ensure that the physical performance of our players is maximized through safe and effective training methods, that prepare them for top performance on the field. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

* Bring a consistent work ethic and daily attitude that allows for a constant and stable coach to be viewed from all athletes and staff members.

* Overseeing the daily administration and management of the strength and conditioning program for the Arizona League team and improve the performance abilities of our players through safe and proper weight training and conditioning routines while instructing and supervising them in injury preventive methods during their workouts.

* Lead team daily prep and stretch routines.

* Supervise/instruct players in the weight room and during conditioning, and schedule lifts when appropriate.

* Assist and cooperate with the Athletic Trainer, with the completion of daily/weekly/monthly reports, and other duties as assigned. 

* Communicate at a high level with all other staff members; while also reporting/learning from all coordinators involved. 

* Assisting monitoring off season and spring training strength and conditioning. 

QUALIFICATIONS

*  Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science or related field.

*  Strength and conditioning certification (CSCS) and CPR certified required. 

*  Bilingual in English and Spanish (both oral and written) strongly preferred.

*  Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the capability to interact with players, coaches, staff.

*  Ability to adjust coaching style to match the learning style of individual players and motivate them to achieve their highest potential.

*  Ability to successfully articulate the goals of the strengths & conditioning program.

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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