Assistant Coordinator, Strongmind

This is a Full Time Job

Assistant Coordinator, StrongMind (Bilingual in English & Spanish)

Title: Assistant Coordinator, StrongMind (Bilingual in English & Spanish)

Department: Player Development

Status: Full-Time

Pay Rate: $90,000 - $115,000/year*

Reports to: Director, StrongMind Cultural Development

Location: Glendale, AZ

*Compensation rates vary based on job-related factors, including experience, job skills, education, and training.

This position will be responsible for providing coaching, mentorship, and training to Los Angeles Dodgers minor league players and staff in baseball specific mental performance, life skill development, and cross-cultural transition of athletes to the United States.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
• Collaborate in the design and implementation of systems to improve overall mental performance (development, maintenance, and enhancement) within the Dodger organization.
• Responsibilities cross both our complexes located in Glendale, Arizona, and Dominican Republic (Camelback Ranch and Campos Las Palmas) and all levels of our Minor League Affiliate teams (Oklahoma City, Tulsa Oklahoma, Midland Michigan, and Rancho Cucamonga California).
• Assume responsibility for baseball-specific mental performance enhancement for Dodger minor leaguers and staff members.
• Increase staff understanding and recognition of mental performance, life skill acquisition, and transitional skills.
• Assist in identifying candidates for clinical counseling and assist in making appropriate and timely referrals while practicing a moral/ethical system of communication with staff members.
• Create content and provide education on various topics within mental skills, life skills, resilience, leadership, and cultural transition(s).
• Full attendance at Minor League Spring Training, Draft-Camp, Fall Instructional League, and Dominican Fall Instructional League to support staff and educate players.
• Collaborate with departments (i.e., Player Development, Medical, Performance, Performance Science, Professional Scouting, Amateur Scouting, International Scouting, Dominican Operations, and Front Office) on the identification, evaluation, and implementation of staff professional development.
• Assist in managing and assembling in-house workshops, people projects, and life skill development through sport. Specifically helping our players navigate the journey through a Minor League system and into the Major Leagues.
• Communicate regularly with other organization directors, coordinators, and coaches to develop interdisciplinary plans for players.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Basic Requirements/Qualifications:
• A Master's or Doctorate degree related to the field of sport psychology required.
• English / Spanish language skills is required; cultural proficiency is preferred.
• Must be willing to travel 50-70% of the time (domestic and international).
• Ability to work non-traditional hours including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Experience of relating applied mental performance principles to baseball.
• Experience working with athletes and coaches in group and individual settings (past athletic experience would be beneficial).
• Position is located physically in Arizona Complex (Glendale, Arizona).
• Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC®) via the Association for Applied Sport Psychology (AASP) or working towards this certification is required.
• Excellent communication and written skills in English and in Spanish, along with high level computer competency.
• Three to Five years previous professional work experience required.
• Willingness to learn, adapt and navigate highly competitive and changing environments.
• Ability to handle confidential matters with sensitivity and discretion.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced team environment with attention to detail.
• Possess excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.