Minor League Physical Performance Coach – Hartford, CT Full Time NEW

Description

ABOUT US

The Colorado Rockies Baseball Club is embracing the climb, committed to building a championship-caliber organization on the field, in the clubhouse, and throughout our business operations. Playing at altitude presents unique competitive challenges and opportunities, and we embrace innovation, collaboration, and evidence-based practices to support elite performance. Rooted in the traditions of America’s pastime, we operate with integrity, service, quality, and trust while striving to create an exceptional experience for our players, staff, and fans.

Job Description

The Minor League Physical Performance Coach plays a critical role in optimizing player availability, durability, and performance in one of the most demanding environments in professional sports—high altitude baseball. This position is responsible for delivering and evolving the Colorado Rockies’ Physical Performance program at the Major League level, with a strong emphasis on strength & conditioning, recovery, nutrition, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

In addition to hands-on coaching, this role serves as a leader within the broader performance ecosystem, providing guidance to Minor League performance staff. The ideal candidate is a high-energy, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced, relationship-driven environment and is passionate about helping athletes perform at their best, day in and day out.

This position will be based in Scottsdale, AZ, during Spring Training and Hartford, CT, during the regular season, with travel required throughout the season.

Responsibilities

Physical Performance & Training

• Lead and/or assist with daily team warm-ups, mobility and flexibility sessions, speed, agility, and sport-specific movement work.
• Design and lead individualized and group-based strength and power training sessions aligned with player needs, workload, and game demands.
• Monitor and adjust training programs to account for altitude, travel, recovery, and seasonal fatigue.
• Educate players on training intent, recovery strategies, sleep habits, and long-term performance sustainability.
• Communicate regularly with players during the off-season regarding training plans, nutrition strategies, and recovery expectations.

Nutrition Leadership & Vendor Partnership

• Serve as a leader of the Minor League nutrition program, ensuring alignment between performance goals, player needs, and fueling strategies.
• Provide education and accountability around nutritional best practices, hydration, supplementation (in compliance with MLB policy), and altitude-specific fueling considerations.

Collaboration & Sports Medicine Integration

• Work collaboratively with the Minor League Manager, Coaches, Athletic Trainers, and Medical Staff to support player readiness and availability.
• Assist Athletic Trainers with rehabilitation and return-to-play programming as appropriate.
• Participate as a strong contributor in in-season and off-season planning meetings.
• Assist with performance testing protocols and data collection in collaboration with Minor League Staff and the Minor League Coordinator.

Leadership & Program Development

• Lead, mentor, and support Minor League strength and conditioning staff, helping ensure organizational alignment and professional development.
• Demonstrate full proficiency in the Colorado Rockies’ performance software systems, including data entry, analysis, and reporting.
• Understand, communicate, and strictly enforce MiLB policies related to supplements and performance practices.
• Maintain the organization, cleanliness, and professional standards of the Training Center.

Operational Excellence

• Manage competing priorities in a demanding, travel-heavy Minor League environment.
• Maintain a professional image and demeanor that reflects the standards of a Major League organization.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of Baseball Operations and Medical Operations.

Job Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science or a related field.
• Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA).
• Registered Strength and Conditioning Coach (RSCC) through the NSCA.
• Current CPR/First Aid certification.
• Demonstrated experience implementing strength, conditioning, and recovery programs in a high-performance athletic environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and credibility with players, coaches, and staff.
• Exceptional organizational, time-management, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Exercise Science or a related field.
• Minimum of two years of strength and conditioning experience at the professional baseball level.
• Experience with Hawkin Dynamics force plates and software.
• Baseball playing or coaching background.
• Fluency in English and Spanish.
• Experience working collaboratively with nutrition partners or managing performance-related vendors.

WORK SCHEDULE

This position requires a high level of flexibility and availability consistent with the demands of a Minor League Baseball season, including extended hours, travel, and non-traditional schedules, within a dynamic, performance-driven environment where schedules are fluid, and flexibility is essential to supporting player health, readiness, and competitive success. Consistent, punctual, and reliable attendance is a key requirement of this role.

• Spring Training (Scottsdale, AZ): Monday through Sunday, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends. Schedule includes daily on-site work, games, and frequent road or day trips to nearby Spring Training facilities.
• Minor League Regular Season (Hartford, CT & Travel): Monday through Sunday, including home games, road trips, holidays, evenings, and weekends. Extensive travel with the Minor League team is required throughout the season, including overnight and multi-city road trips. The game schedule and team needs dictate work hours and may vary significantly week to week.
• Off-Season: Generally Monday through Friday; however, evening and weekend availability is required as needed to support player programming, planning meetings, training oversight, and organizational initiatives.

Physical Job Requirements

• Ability to lift and move equipment weighing up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, squat, and demonstrate exercises for extended periods.
• Ability to work long hours in both indoor and outdoor training environments.
• Ability to travel frequently and adapt to varying schedules and time zones.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of a highly active, hands-on role that includes lifting, moving equipment, and long hours on feet.
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively during the season.

Compensation & Benefits

Annual Salary: $78,000 – $82,000, meal money, travel reimbursement, and spring training living stipend included

• This full-time position is eligible for the Club’s benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with employer match, paid time off, game tickets, employee discounts, and other benefits according to plan eligibility.

Application Process

• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis but must be received by May 25, 2026. Please note that this is just an estimate, and the posting may be removed or extended at any time.
• The estimated time to complete the recruitment process will be by June 15th, 2026.
• A note for Colorado Rockies employees: Please apply via the internal job board in UKG by following these prompts: MENU > MYSELF > MY COMPANY > VIEW OPPORTUNITIES > select the position > CONSENT > APPLY NOW If you cannot access UKG, please list your most recent Manager as an Employee Reference on your application.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Rockies baseball is for everyone! We pride ourselves on hiring, developing, and promoting talent as an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment or promotion without regard to race (including, but limited to, traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and length and/or protective hairstyles), color, national origin, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, familial status, marital status, ancestry age (40+), creed, religion, disability, veteran status, pregnancy/childbirth and related conditions, or any other category or activity protected by law. In addition, we will endeavor to provide reasonable accommodation to otherwise qualified job applicants and employees with known physical or mental disabilities in compliance with the ADA. All employment and promotion decisions will be decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business needs.

The Colorado Rockies participate in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States