Head of Integrated Performance & Player Development

the San Francisco Giants; Papago (AZ); On-site; USD 210,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

San Francisco Giants are seeking a Director, Integrated Performance to lead Strength and Conditioning, Nutrition, Biomechanics, Mental Skills and Sports Science within Player Development. The role aligns performance disciplines with individualized player development and daily baseball operations.

The position requires leadership of multidisciplinary teams, collaboration with coaches and medical staff, and the ability to balance development with competitive readiness across seasons.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in kinesiology, sports science or related field (advanced degree preferred).
• Proven leadership in professional sport or high-performance environments.
• Deep knowledge of strength, nutrition, biomechanics, mental skills and sports science.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel to affiliates and travel locations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead five performance disciplines with consistent standards across affiliates and complexes.
• Oversee staff development, evaluations, and professional growth within the team.
• Collaborate on staffing, resources, budgets and departmental planning with leadership.
• Develop individualized player development plans based on assessments and goals.
• Lead evaluations and meetings to align recommendations and responsibilities.
• Coordinate strength, power, speed, fueling, recovery, and mental skills programs.
• Ensure programs align with baseball schedules and seasonal transitions.
• Establish assessment and monitoring processes to guide plan adjustments.
• Translate data into actionable recommendations for coaches and players.
• Evaluate tools and methodologies to improve program effectiveness.
• Serve as liaison between performance disciplines and Player Development leadership.
• Coordinate with medical staff on workload, rehab and return-to-performance planning.

Skills

Leadership

Team leadership

Sports science

Communication

Travel willingness

Confidentiality

Spanish preferred

Education

Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology or related field

Job description

San Francisco Giants are seeking a Director, Integrated Performance to lead Strength and Conditioning, Nutrition, Biomechanics, Mental Skills and Sports Science within Player Development. The role aligns performance disciplines with individualized player development and daily baseball operations.

The position requires leadership of multidisciplinary teams, collaboration with coaches and medical staff, and the ability to balance development with competitive readiness across seasons.