Strength & Conditioning Rehabilitation Coach

This is a Full Time Job

Position Summary

The Washington Nationals are seeking a Strength & Conditioning Rehab Coach to lead, design, and implement strength and conditioning programs for all players undergoing medical or performance rehabilitation at the Washington Nationals' Complex in West Palm Beach.

This role will work collaboratively with the Medical, Strength & Conditioning, Pitching, Hitting, Nutrition, and Mental Skills departments to ensure seamless continuity of care from injury through return to play. The S&C Rehab Coach will also support organizational initiatives, contribute to research and process improvement. This position plays a critical role in driving high performance, athlete availability, and long-term player development within the Washington Nationals' system.

Primary Responsibilities
• Lead the development and execution of individualized rehab strength and conditioning programs for all injured or returning-to-play athletes.
• Progress athletes through return-to-play phases in collaboration with the medical staff.
• Coordinate with the S&C Coordinator to ensure philosophical alignment and maintain consistent organizational standards.
• Work daily with Medical, Athletic Training, Pitching/Hitting, and Nutrition to integrate strength, movement, workload, into rehab plans.
• Participate in interdisciplinary meetings and communicate athlete status updates clearly and consistently.
• Assist in developing organizational best practices for rehab progressions, testing batteries, and return-to-play criteria.
• Produce daily, weekly, and monthly reports on athlete progress and rehab milestones.
• Assist with off-season program creation and check-ins for players rehabbing remotely or transitioning out of rehab.
• Support Spring Training strength and conditioning operations for the Minor League department.
• Assist the MiLB S&C Coordinator with department-wide initiatives, research projects, and system development.

Qualifications

Requirements:
• Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or Related Field
• Certification through the NSCA (CSCS)
• CPR/AED/First Aid
• Vehicle and Laptop computer

Preferred:
• Master's Degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or Related Field
• Experience using a variety of sport science devices such as 1080 Motion Devices, Vald Ecosystem, GymAware, etc.
• 2 years of strength and conditioning experience in the rehab setting (baseball experience preferred)
• Bilingual (Spanish)
• Willingness to learn and continue their education within and beyond the Strength and Conditioning field.