Minor League Strength and Conditioning Coach

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary :

The Minor League Strength & Conditioning Coach is responsible for implementing comprehensive physical development programs within the St. Louis Cardinals player development system. This position delivers preparation routines prior to on-field practice, strength training, energy system development, nutrition guidance, and recovery interventions to enhance athletic performance and support player progression through the minor league system. Working collaboratively with sports medicine staff, the coach executes performance testing, individualized programming, and assists directly with return-to-play while ensuring seamless integration of performance department protocols. This position will be placed at one of our minor league affiliates during the 2026 season.

Job Duties :

• Program Implementation : Execute Cardinals performance protocols during Spring Training, at the assigned affiliate location and during off-season camps
• Physical Development : Design and prescribe strength, power, and conditioning programs for minor league players
• Performance Testing : Organize and conduct testing sessions in collaboration with sports medicine and performance science staff
• Energy System Development : Implement position-specific conditioning programs that address baseball-specific demands
• Workload Management : collaborate with affiliate staff on practice plans via game and / or training loads and aid sports medicine and performance nutrition to optimize player readiness and optimize performance
• Data Integration : Make use of organizational resources to aid in utilization of objective metrics to guide programming decisions and track player development

Additional Key Responsibilities :

Education & Experience Required :

Education & Experience Preferred :