What are the responsibilities and job description for the Strength & Conditioning Associate position at Detroit Tigers?
Position Overview:
The Detroit Tigers are seeking a highly motivated individual to serve as an Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach during the 2026 Florida Complex League season. The position will be based in Lakeland, Florida at the Detroit Tigers Spring Training Complex.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assisting with daily implementation of the Detroit Tigers Strength and Conditioning Program
- Leading/supervising team Warm-ups, Strength Training sessions, and Conditioning sessions
- Assisting Strength and Medical staffs with implementation of rehab programs for injured athletes
- Performing daily facility maintenance and cleaning
- Assisting with data entry and utilization of Sport Science Technology
- Travel with the team for games
MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or related field
- CSCS Certified through NSCA
- First Aid/CPR Certified
- Ability to relocate to Lakeland for duration of position (Approximately May 1 – September 1) and work full-time hours
- Desire to work in field of Strength and Conditioning, preferably in Professional Baseball
- Excellent organizational and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience working with college or professional baseball players
- Experience working with Sport Science Technology including Catapult, ForceDecks, Gymaware, etc.
- Bilingual (Spanish)
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Office and outdoor environment
- Fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Evening, weekend, and holiday hours required
All items listed above are illustrative and not comprehensive. They are not contractual in nature and are subject to change at the discretion of Detroit Tigers.
Detroit Tigers is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to that individual’s race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The Company will strive to provide reasonable accommodations to permit qualified applicants who have a need for an accommodation to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a job interview) if so requested.
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