Strong Mind Fellow

The Los Angeles Dodgers currently have a job opportunity for a Strong Mind Fellow. Following you will find a brief description of the job and application process. For additional information, please contact the Emerging Talent Program at EmergingTalentProgram@ladodgers.com.

Title: Strong Mind Fellow

Department: Player Development

Status: Fellow (5-month program)

Location: Glendale, AZ

Pay Rate: $22.00/hour housing stipend

*Interviews for our 2026 Fellowship positions will take place February 2026

Professional sports demand that players and staff perform at their best on and off the field. Learning from failure, embracing adversity, and managing success are key to building mental strength, which is why we prioritize a competitive yet supportive environment that promotes relentless work ethic.

Since Norman Triplett’s 1898 study on social facilitation, the first sport psychology publication—practitioners have balanced over a century of research with the responsibility of serving as educators, mentors, counselors, and coaches. Our work combines proven science with genuine relationships.

Access and availability are essential to weaving mental strength into player development. We strive to ensure our players arrive at Dodger Stadium ready to navigate both the game and life as confident fathers, loyal friends, and dependable teammates—carrying forward the values passed down from Jackie Robinson to Tommy Lasorda.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• The fellow’s primary objective is to observe, shadow, and actively learn how the Mental Performance team operates on a day-to-day basis. Throughout the summer, they will work alongside the StrongMind staff to support the needs of our ACL team. The fellow will have opportunities to co-facilitate workshops and may also conduct limited 1-on-1 sessions with players, with mentorship and guidance provided to enhance their educational experience.
• They will gain hands-on insight into workshop facilitation, cognitive skill-building courses, and applied mental performance techniques. Responsibilities may include creating presentation materials, conducting research, preparing and printing worksheets, collecting HRV data, and observing player training and competition. Collaboration will be essential, requiring consistent communication with StrongMind staff regarding topics, programming, and overall environmental dynamics.
• Other duties as assigned

Basic Requirements/Qualifications:

• Exhibits exceptional attention to detail, high standards of food quality and taste, culinary execution, technique, and presentation.
• Minimum of 1 year’s kitchen experience, preferably in a professional or college team athletic setting
• Graduate of a culinary institute and nutrition certification a plus.
• Strong knowledge of a wide variety of cuisines
• Ability to adapt recipes to balance quality, flavor and nutrient density.
• Strong communication abilities, with employees, staff and players.
• Problem-solving capabilities and willingness to thrive
• Collaborative attitude with an emphasis on excellent customer service.
• Comfortable working extended hours for multiple meal services, including weekends
• Knowledge of safety and infection control procedures, as well as safe food preparation
• Knowledge of food allergies and intolerances, with experience preparing allergen-free meals
• Current student with a graduation date of December 2025/January 2026 OR within one year post graduation
• Graduated from undergrad or graduate school, with no more than a 2-year gap between undergraduate graduation and the start of graduate school
• Must be available to live and work in Los Angeles or your assigned office location throughout the duration of your 5-month program from March to August 2026
• Unrestricted authorization to work in the United States
• Passionate about working for a professional sports team
• Proactive and out of the box thinking

This program consists of 80% in-department work, 15% cross-functional project experience, and 5% additional programming. Fellows collaborate on real business projects in small cross-functional groups while gaining hands-on, department-specific experience under a dedicated manager. The program is 100% in person/onsite.

Current Los Angeles Dodgers employees should apply via the internal job board in UKG by following these prompts:

MENU > MYSELF > MY COMPANY > VIEW OPPORTUNITIES > select the position > CONSENT > APPLY NOW

LOS ANGELES DODGERS LLC is an equal opportunity employer.

LOS ANGELES DODGERS LLC is firmly committed to providing equal opportunity for all qualified applicants from every race, creed, and background. LOS ANGELES DODGERS LLC is also firmly committed to complying with all applicable laws and governmental regulations at the state and local levels which prohibit discrimination.

LOS ANGELES DODGERS LLC considers all applicants without regard to national origin, race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability, military status, citizenship status, pregnancy or related medical conditions, marital status, ancestry-ethnicity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable state or federal civil rights law. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that LOS ANGELES DODGERS LLC obtain documentation from every individual who is employed, which verifies their identity and authorizes their right to work in the United States.

LOS ANGELES DODGERS LLC is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, LOS ANGELES DODGERS LLC will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact EmergingTalentProgram@ladodgers.com.