Rehab Strength & Conditioning Coordinator

Description

Our Vision

To become baseball’s highest performing organization — defined by our relentless pursuit of excellence, strengthened by our connection, and fueled by our positive energy.

Our Core Values

• Joy. We want to be around people that like to have fun. We remain optimistic through the ups and downs, we enjoy the process, and we share in something bigger than ourselves.

• Humility. We don’t have all the answers. We lead with curiosity, listen generously, and seek growth from every experience — especially the tough ones. We have gotten over ourselves.

• Integrity. We do the right thing, even when it’s hard. We act with honesty, accountability, and respect for our teammates and ourselves. We treat the custodian like the king.

• Competitiveness. We embrace challenges and thrive in high-stakes environments. We prepare relentlessly. We are energized by the idea of keeping score.

Position Summary

The Washington Nationals are seeking a Rehab Strength and Conditioning Coordinator to lead the design, implementation, and progression of individualized strength and conditioning programs for players across the organization undergoing medical or performance rehabilitation at the Washington Nationals’ Complex in West Palm Beach.

This role will collaborate with the Medical, Strength and Conditioning, Pitching, Hitting, Nutrition, and Mental Skills departments to ensure seamless continuity from injury through return to performance across both the Major and Minor League levels. Medical staff will establish the diagnosis, medical restrictions, and clinical readiness, while the Rehab Strength and Conditioning Coordinator will own rebuilding each player’s physical capacity within the overall return-to-performance plan. The Coordinator will also support organizational initiatives and contribute to research and process improvement. This position plays a critical role in driving high performance, player availability, and long-term player development within the Washington Nationals’ system.

Primary Responsibilities

Player Rehabilitation and Return to Performance

• Lead the development, execution, and progression of individualized rehab strength and conditioning programs for players across the organization.

• Own the progression of strength, power, movement, conditioning, and workload capacity within each player’s return-to-performance plan consistent with the medical restrictions and clinical readiness established by the medical staff.

• Collect, interpret, and apply objective strength, power, movement, workload, and conditioning data to guide programming and progression decisions.

• Own the transition and handoff process when players leave West Palm Beach, begin a rehab assignment, return to an affiliate or the Major League team, or continue rehabilitation remotely.

• Lead offseason program creation and check-ins for players rehabilitating remotely or transitioning out of rehab.

Interdisciplinary Collaboration and Player Management

• Work daily with Medical, Athletic Training, Pitching, Hitting, Defense, and Nutrition to integrate lifting, conditioning, running, throwing, hitting, and defensive workloads into one player-specific rehabilitation plan.

• Participate in interdisciplinary meetings and provide timely, decision-relevant updates that clearly communicate each player’s current plan, objective progress, next milestone, and any barriers.

• Coordinate with the Major League Strength and Conditioning Coaches, S&C Coordinator, and Assistant S&C Coordinator to ensure philosophical alignment, maintain consistent organizational standards, and contribute to department-wide initiatives, research, and system development.

Organizational Systems

• Lead the development of organizational best practices for rehab strength and conditioning progressions, testing batteries, physical readiness criteria, and return-to-performance models.

• Support Spring Training strength and conditioning operations for the Major and Minor League departments.

Qualifications

• Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or Related Field

• Certification through the NSCA (CSCS)

• CPR/AED/First Aid

• Preferred

• Master's Degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or Related Field

• Experience using a variety of sport science devices such as 1080 Motion Devices, VALD Ecosystem, GymAware, etc

• 2 years of strength and conditioning experience in the rehab setting (baseball experience preferred)

• Bilingual (Spanish)

• Willingness to learn and continue their education within and beyond the Strength and Conditioning field

Benefits

The Nationals offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that presently includes:

• Medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance

• Short- and long-term disability insurance

• Flexible spending accounts

• 401(k) and pension plan

• Access to complimentary tickets to Nationals home games

• Employee discounts

• Free onsite fitness center

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Nationals are dedicated to offering equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

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