JOB TITLE: Affiliate Strength & Conditioning Coach
DEPARTMENT: Player Development – Strength & Conditioning / High Performance
COMPENSATION: Full-Time, Benefits Eligible
JOB SUMMARY: The Baltimore Orioles are seeking a full-time A-ball Strength & Conditioning Coach for the 2026 Minor League Baseball Championship season. This coach will be responsible for the implementation and supervision of the Baltimore Orioles strength and conditioning program with an A-ball affiliate, while supporting pre-season, spring training, and post-season player development camps in Sarasota, Florida.
REPORTS TO: Director of Minor League Strength & Conditioning
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Primary duties to include, but not limited to the following:
- Oversee the daily administration and implementation of the strength and conditioning program at the assigned affiliate.
- Supervise and instruct all weight training, speed, recovery, and conditioning programs.
- Ability to aid, promote, and implement foundational programs in areas including but not limited to sleep, nutrition, prep work, establishing base strength, establishing quality movements, and understanding of training.
- Hold players accountable and advance them in strength and movement to build base for their careers within the Orioles’ strength and conditioning principles.
- Conduct activities outside of the weight room such as activation, prep, and post-game routines.
- Manage organizational data within athlete management systems and apps. Complete reports using the data directed by Director of Minor League Strength & Conditioning.
- Carry out the organization’s performance programs, including VBT, GPS, Force Plates, other technology, and other assessment tools.
- Conduct movement and power testing consistently and adhere to the strength and conditioning department’s testing guidelines to gauge the program efficacy.
- Collaborate and work well with team medical, performance and coaching staff.
- Communicate and monitor players’ off-season strength and conditioning programs.
- Work with the assigned players throughout the championship season, along with pre-season, spring training, and post-season camps occurring at the complex in Sarasota as assigned.
- May be required to travel to organizational meetings, seminars, and camps or spring training
- Desire to further one’s abilities and knowledge within strength and conditioning, sport science, and baseball.
- Communicate well with Minor League Coordinator on daily/weekly activities, player plans, and goals.
- Aid the Nutrition department in providing meal reviews.
- Maintain facility operations, including equipment upkeep and daily readiness.
- Demonstrate professionalism, communication, and leadership within a multi-disciplinary environment.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:
- Ability to live in Maryland through the season
- Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science or related field
- Strength and conditioning specialist certification (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)
- Maintain CPR/First Aid certification
- Base level computer software skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Growth Mindset
Desired:
- Previous baseball experience.
- Bilingual (English & Spanish)
- FMS and OnBaseU/TPI Certification
- Experience with technologies such as Catapult, Nordbord, GymAware
- Experience with Athlete Management Systems
- Ability to collaborate with all departments within a baseball organization
- Strong communication, adaptability, and organizational skills.
DISCLAIMER:
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. The duties listed do not represent an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT:
The Baltimore Orioles are an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Baltimore Orioles to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race (including hair textures, afro hairstyles, or protective hairstyles), color, national origin or ancestry, religion or creed, gender or sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, citizenship status, marital status, veteran’s status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The anticipated salary for this role is $45,000 - $55,000 annually depending on experience.
The Baltimore Orioles are committed to providing competitive pay and benefits for our employees.
The Baltimore Orioles provide generous benefits, health insurance (single and family), vision and dental coverage, life insurance, concession/merchandise discounts, free parking and complimentary baseball tickets to home games. 401(k) plan with discretionary employer match available after one year of service and 1,000 hours is also available.
This information is being provided in accordance with the Maryland Equal Pay for Equal Work - Wage Range Transparency law.
