Chief Performance & Health Officer

Colorado Rockies; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 250,000 - 325,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) with employer match

Ticket benefits and park access

Job summary

The Colorado Rockies Baseball Club is seeking a Head of High Performance to lead Athletic Training, Rehabilitation, Conditioning, Mental Skills, Nutrition, and Performance Science across the Dominican Academy through the Major League level. You will create a coordinated, year-round physical development system to keep players healthy and maximize on-field performance in our unique altitude environment.

Through discipline leaders, you will establish standard protocols, ensure data-driven

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in exercise science or related field.
• Eight years of progressive experience including at least three years leading staff in a professional or elite sports environment.
• Ability to integrate performance training, sports science, rehabilitation, and nutrition.
• Experience hiring, developing, evaluating staff; budgeting and vendor management.
• Ability to assess research/data and translate into practical recommendations.
• Sound judgment, discretion, and handling of confidential information.
• Current credentials/licensure required where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Lead Athletic Training, Rehabilitation, Conditioning, Mental Skills, Nutrition, and Performance Science.
• Establish a year-round physical development system across all levels.
• Ensure programming accounts for altitude, travel, and Rockies environment.
• Set standardized player development plans and cross-department handoffs.
• Oversee data systems, analytics, and digital tools supporting HP functions.
• Hire, mentor, and evaluate discipline leaders; manage budgets and vendors.
• Coordinate physician services and nutrition with Baseball Operations leadership.

Skills

Performance training

Workload management

Recovery

Injury risk factors

Return-to-performance

Communication

Leadership

Budget management

Vendor management

Staff development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in exercise science or related field

Graduate degree in a related field

Tools

Athlete management systems

Force platforms

Motion analysis

Wearable technologies

Job description

The Colorado Rockies Baseball Club is seeking a Head of High Performance to lead Athletic Training, Rehabilitation, Conditioning, Mental Skills, Nutrition, and Performance Science across the Dominican Academy through the Major League level. You will create a coordinated, year-round physical development system to keep players healthy and maximize on-field performance in our unique altitude environment.

Through discipline leaders, you will establish standard protocols, ensure data-driven