Job Description

Job Title: Minor League Strength and Conditioning Coordinator

Job Summary: Under the direction of the Director of Performance Science, the Minor League Strength and Conditioning Coordinator will lead the development, implementation, and ongoing evaluation of comprehensive physical development programs designed to prepare players for sustained performance and success at the Major League level.

This position oversees strength and conditioning operations and personnel across the Dominican Republic (DR) Academy, Arizona Complex, and Minor Leagues affiliates. The Coordinator is responsible for establishing and advancing organizational standards for physical development, integrating evidenced-based training methodologies, and driving innovation in strength and conditioning practices. Through collaboration across Player Development, the Coordinator will lead the enhancement of players’ physical capacities through an integrated, individualized, and athlete-centered approach.

Inclusion of a cover letter to your application is highly encouraged.

Position Accountabilities/Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, implementation, and evaluation of comprehensive athlete development programs across the Player Development system to enhance physical qualities essential to baseball performance including movement competency, coordination, strength, power, speed, and work capacity
• Collaborate across Player Development departments (On-Field coaches, Medical, Performance Science, Behavioral Science, Research and Development, and Nutrition) to deliver individualized training programs that align with each player’s needs, development stages, and performance goals
• Coordinate standardized assessments of physical performance (strength, power, speed, and other relevant physical qualities) and use monitoring technology in collaboration with Performance Science to inform programming, evaluate development, and guide decision-making
• Lead performance evaluation, mentorship, and professional development initiatives for Player Development strength and conditioning staff to support individual growth, technical competency, and alignment with organizational objectives
• Establish and advance organizational strength and conditioning standards, applying evidence-based training methodologies to promote consistency, quality, and effectiveness across the Player Development system
• Lead daily strength and conditioning operations at the Arizona Complex and directly manage facility and equipment needs, resource allocation, and budgets across the Arizona Complex and Minor League affiliates. Provide oversight of budget and facility operations at the DR Academy in collaboration with the Strength and Conditioning Assistant Coordinator, Latin America
• Collaborate with the Rehab Strength and Conditioning Assistant Coordinator and the Medical team to support the development of rehabilitation and return-to-performance processes
• Communicate player goals and training progress to relevant stakeholders and athletes
• Travel to and provide on-site support to Player Development strength and conditioning staff and ensure alignment with organizational and departmental development and performance standards

Position Qualifications, Skills, and Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in kinesiology, exercise science, or a related field
• Minimum of five years of experience delivering strength and conditioning services to high-level competitive athletes
• Advanced explicit and tacit knowledge of strength and conditioning principles, program design, and the monitoring and evaluation of athlete training and performance
• Experience utilizing performance assessments and athlete-monitoring technologies to inform decision making, guide program design, and evaluate outcomes
• Demonstrated leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities at once within a dynamic, high-performance environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; Spanish competency is an asset
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Powerpoint)
• Required certifications: Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certification through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) and current CPR/AED certifications

Preferred Qualifications

• Postgraduate studies in a high-performance related discipline, such as sport and exercise science, kinesiology, biomechanics, or health and human performance
• Previous management or supervisory experience within a complex, interdisciplinary organization
• Experience working in high-level baseball or familiarity with the demands and player development pathways and performance expectations within baseball

Physical Requirements

• This position will be based out of the Royals Surprise Complex (Surprise, AZ), with travel to the Royal’s affiliates and/or external sites, as directed
• Ability to lift items weighing as much as 100 pounds
• Must be able to work in a standing position for extended periods of time
• Must be able to be productive utilizing a computer keyboard and telephone
• Must be able to be productive in a work environment where the noise level can be high at times
• Specific vision abilities include close vision and ability to adjust focus
• Must be comfortable walking to navigate the facility to access the office, concourse, etc.
• Must be able to work extended hours and/or weekends/holidays as required by deadlines and event scheduling

The physical demands described here are representative of those that may be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

This role is a Full-Time, Exempt opportunity that is eligible for Company Benefits, 401K, and PTO.

We also afford equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability. For this reason, the Kansas City Royals will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability who is an applicant consistent with its legal obligations to do so, including reasonable accommodations applicable local, state and / or federal law. As part of its commitment to make reasonable accommodations, the Club also wishes to participate in a timely, good faith, interactive process with a disabled applicant to determine effective reasonable accommodations, if any, which can be made in response to a request for accommodations. Applicants are invited to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made to assist them to perform the essential functions of the position they seek. Any applicant who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions please inquire with Human Resources by email at humanresources@royals.com.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.