What are the responsibilities and job description for the ACL Strength & Conditioning Intern position at Chicago White Sox?
Position Summary:
The Chicago White Sox are hiring an ACL Strength & Conditioning Intern position that will be based out of our complex in Glendale, Arizona. The coach will work closely with the White Sox Performance and Player Development Departments to optimize player health and performance outcomes.
The duration of the position is February 1st – September 30th, 2025. The coach will report to Glendale, Arizona to learn our program, assist in all camps, spring training, extended spring training and the Arizona Complex League season.
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.
- Implementation and teaching of organization’s strength and conditioning program.
- Prescribe and teach individualized physical development program based on athletes ongoing physical assessments throughout the year.
- Daily dynamic warm-up, mobility, movement prep, and speed development programs to prepare athletes for training sessions.
- Implementation of daily conditioning protocols to maximize on-field health and performance.
- Knowledge, experience and willingness to learn and utilize various technologies (wearable and non-wearable).
- Communicate plans, goals, and progress with players and staff members at specific times of the year. Generation of various reports.
- Assist other medical staff when able and necessary with normal day-to-day operations.
- Collaboration with all members of player development to identify and act on solutions related to physical limitations for specific skills.
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:
- Bachelor’s degree in related field, Master’s degree preferred (exercise science, physical education, biomechanics).
- Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS-NSCA).
- Minimum of 1-3 years Professional or College Level Experience Required.
- Passionate about the game of baseball and enhancement of associated players.
- Previous experience working in an interdisciplinary high-performance environment.
- Fluent in Spanish highly recommended but not required.
- Excellent written, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Independent judgment and ability to plan, prioritize, and organize a diversified workload.
- Knowledge of a variety of computer software applications in word processing, spreadsheets, database, and presentation software (Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
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.
