What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant - Strength and Conditioning Coach (Arizona) position at Kansas City Royals?
Job Title: Assistant - Strength and Conditioning Coach (Arizona)
Job Summary: The Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach is accountable for maintaining a performance culture and assisting in the execution of all aspects of the Royals strength and conditioning programs. This includes addressing and optimizing movement, coordination, strength, power, speed, athleticism, and work capacity for the assigned Royals’ affiliate.
Position Accountabilities/Responsibilities:
· Delivery and documentation of all aspects of strength & conditioning programs
· Collaborate and assist with staff from various departments (nutrition, medical, performance science, behavioral science, R&D) to drive industry-leading multidisciplinary support to players and coaches
· Data collection and reporting of all aspects of athlete monitoring to Strength & Conditioning Coordinator
· Manage equipment and facilities in Arizona and at assigned affiliate
· Travel with assigned team to execute performance goals
Position Qualifications, Skills, and Experience Required:
· Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or related field preferred
· NSCA Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist
· CPR/AED/First Aid
· Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to use these effectively in serving the needs of diverse populations
· 2 years of relevant strength and conditioning experience (full time, part time, graduate assistant, etc.)
· Relevant baseball experience preferred
· Spanish language competency strongly preferred
Position Details:
· Locations: Arizona (April – October 31st)
· Category: Seasonal
· Compensation: Hourly wage per state of Arizona
· Housing: Provided
· Benefits: None
· Meals: provided when onsite, at least 2/day
· Application Deadline: this position will be filled as soon as a qualified candidate is identified
· Application instructions: Apply through link with resume, cover letter, and three professional references
Physical Requirements:
· Ability to lift items weighing as much as 100 pounds
· Must be able to work in a standing position for majority of workday
· 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
· Must be comfortable walking to navigate the facility to access the office, fields, concourse, etc.
· Must be able to work extended hours and/or weekends as required by practice and game 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.
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
