Director, Physical Development

Washington Nationals • Washington, DC • 3h ago

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 Director of Physical Development to oversee Major League and Minor League Strength and Conditioning, Rehab Strength and Conditioning, and Nutrition. This includes organizational programming, player progressions and regressions, staff development, testing, and data tracking across each area.

This role will serve on the organizational leadership team and ensure Strength and Conditioning, Rehab Strength and Conditioning, and Nutrition are fully integrated with Medical, Rehabilitation, and the skill departments to support player performance, availability, and long-term health. The position requires excellent communication, the ability to provide effective feedback, and the vision to create and implement a high-performance, player-centered development model.

This position will be based in Washington, D.C.

Primary Responsibilities

Develop and implement the Physical Development vision across Major League and Minor League Strength and Conditioning, Rehab Strength and Conditioning, and Nutrition.

Lead, align, and develop Physical Development staff to support the needs of Major League and Minor League players and coaches.

Establish organizational standards for programming, testing, player monitoring, and staff development across each area.

Partner with Medical, Rehabilitation, and the skill departments to create integrated plans for healthy and injured players.

Oversee the strength, conditioning, and nutrition components of rehabilitation and return-to-performance plans. Medical will establish diagnosis, restrictions, and clinical readiness.

Lead the organizational nutrition strategy, including fueling, hydration, supplementation, body composition, and recovery.

Use data, technology, and key performance indicators to evaluate programs and improve player-development decisions.

Develop injury-risk-reduction strategies and objective physical-readiness criteria in collaboration with Medical.

Establish clear communication, meeting, and feedback processes that maintain alignment and drive staff development.

Oversee Draft physical-development evaluations in coordination with Medical and Scouting.

Manage Physical Development staffing, budgets, resources, and capital planning.

Maintain evidence-based best practices and build an external network that supports research, consultation, and staff recruitment.

Qualifications

Requirements

Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the NSCA (CSCS)

Registered Strength and Conditioning Coach (RSCC) or the ability to obtain the credential

Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Preferred

Licensed Massage Therapist, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Athletic Trainer, or comparable medical licensure

Master's Degree or doctorate-level education

Bilingual; Spanish preferred

Compensation

The projected annual salary range for this position is $200,000 - $250,000 per year. Actual pay is based on several factors, including but not limited to the applicant's: qualifications, skills, expertise, education/training, certifications, and other organization requirements. Starting salaries for new employees are frequently not at the top of the applicable salary range.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.

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