Minor League Strength & Conditioning Intern
Cincinnati Reds
Internship
On-site
Goodyear, Arizona, United States
Paid, Professional Sports, Strength & Conditioning
Title: Minor League Strength & Conditioning Intern
Department: Baseball Operations – Player Development – Strength & Conditioning
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt (Hourly)
Date Created: 10/28/2025
Date Reviewed: 10/31/2025
Job Summary
The Strength & Conditioning Intern is to assist the Cincinnati Reds strength and conditioning program in facilitating departmental initiatives at the Reds Player Development Complex. The selected candidate will report to Goodyear, AZ in March and complete the work assignment through the end of October.
Minimum Requirements:
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt (Hourly)
Date Created: 10/28/2025
Date Reviewed: 10/31/2025
Job Summary
The Strength & Conditioning Intern is to assist the Cincinnati Reds strength and conditioning program in facilitating departmental initiatives at the Reds Player Development Complex. The selected candidate will report to Goodyear, AZ in March and complete the work assignment through the end of October.
Minimum Requirements:
- Education & Licensure
- Enrolled in or completed undergraduate or graduate degree program in sport or exercise science, kinesiology, or related field; CSCS preferred
- Experience
- >1 year of experience working in sports performance environments with athletes.Basic knowledge of the sport of professional baseball.
- Skills
- Independent judgment and ability to multitask is required to plan, prioritize, and organize a diversified workload.
- Strong work ethic, accountability, and a desire to continue his/her education in the strength and conditioning field.
- Willingness to work long, flexible hours including weekends and holidays.Must be trustworthy and comfortable with managing large quantities of money and sensitive information.
- High level of interpersonal skills and be able to effectively communicate with a wide range of departments, seniority levels, and personalities.
- Knowledge of a variety of computer software applications in word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentation software (Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
- Other
- Spoken and written fluency in English.
- Spanish-speaking preferred.
- Willing to relocate. Position is in Goodyear, AZ, at the Reds Player Development Complex.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Staff Support & Operations – 75%
- Support of AZ Rehab staff in the daily responsibilities of player health, performance, workload, etc., during the rehabilitation and return-to-play processes.
- Leading daily warm-up; monitoring weight room and on-field conditioning sessions.
- Administration – 15%
- Submitting weekly and monthly reports.
- Conduct literature and research reviews on topics pertinent to the S&C Department.
- Assist with the maintenance and inventory of S&C equipment.
- Additional duties as needed, assigned by the Strength and Conditioning Coordinator
- Data Collection & Management - 10%
- Aid in the collection, distribution, and presentation of S&C metric data both at the complex and throughout the department.
- Manage data and education distribution systems throughout the organization, such as TV slideshows, social media, etc.
Reports To:
- Director, Minor League Strength & Conditioning
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods and run periodically throughout the day.
- Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 100 pounds (equipment, medical equipment, etc.).
- Ability to bend, squat, reach, and climb stairs regularly in the course of daily duties
- Comfortable working in varying conditions (heat, humidity, cold, outdoors, confined spaces like locker rooms).
- Ability to handle repetitive tasks such as equipment setup, S&C-related movement, etc.
- Sufficient hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity for tasks like organizing equipment, using computer programs and performing assistance in the weight room.
- Ability to remain on feet to work long and variable hours, including weekends and holidays.
Expectations:
- Adhere to Cincinnati Reds Organization Policies and Procedures.
- Act as a role model within and outside the Cincinnati Reds Organization.
- Perform duties as workload necessitates.
- Demonstrate flexible and efficient time management and ability to prioritize workload.
- Meet department productivity standards.
- Willingness to learn. Open to new methodologies.
Equal Opportunity Statement:
The Cincinnati Reds are an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Cincinnati Reds to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion or creed, sex, age, military or veteran status, disability, citizenship status, marital status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.
Disclaimer:
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. The above description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. Additional duties, as assigned, may become part of the job function. The duties listed above is, therefore, a partial representation not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position.