Rehab Coach

Cincinnati Reds; Goodyear (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Cincinnati Reds in Goodyear, AZ seeks a Rehab Coach to support day-to-day rehabilitation programs for MLB and Minor League players at the Goodyear Player Development Complex. You will partner with Rehab staff to implement individualized development plans and ensure consistent messaging on goals and standards.

The role requires independent judgment, a strong work ethic, and the ability to work long hours, including weekends and holidays. English fluency is required; Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience with player development and scouting preferred.
• Experience playing college and/or professional baseball preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Rehab staff to develop individualized development plans for players assigned to the rehab group.
• Ensure players receive consistent messaging regarding development objectives, rehabilitation goals, and organizational standards.
• Balance rehabilitation-specific coaching responsibilities with broader player development objectives.
• Support players throughout the rehabilitation process to facilitate successful return to competition.

Skills

Multitasking

Flexibility

Trustworthiness

Interpersonal skills

MS Office

Baseball knowledge

Education

Professional baseball experience preferred

Experience playing college/professional baseball

Job description

Job Title: Rehab Coach – Goodyear

Department: Baseball Operations – Player Development – Rehab & PT

FLSA Status: Salary (Exempt)

Date Created: 12/02/2022

Date Reviewed: 10/05/2026

Job Summary: Assist in the day-to-day programs and routines of all Major League and Minor League players in the Reds Organization during rehabilitation from injury at the Goodyear Player Development Complex in Goodyear, AZ.

Requirements

Category

Details

Education & Licensure

Experience

• Player Development and/or Scouting experience with a professional baseball club preferred.
• Experience playing college and/or professional baseball preferred.

Skills

• Independent judgment and ability to multitask is required to plan, prioritize, and organize diversified workload.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to work long, flexible hours including weekends and holidays.
• Must be trustworthy and comfortable with managing sensitive information.
• High level of interpersonal skills and be able to effectively communicate with wide range of departments, seniority levels and personalities.
• Knowledge of a variety of computer software applications in word processing, spreadsheets, database and presentation software (Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
• Understanding of typical baseball data structures, plus knowledge of current baseball research and traditional baseball statistics and strategy.

Other

• Spoken and written fluency in English.
• Spanish-speaking preferred.
• Ability to travel within the United States and internationally.
• Willing to relocate. Position is based in Goodyear, AZ.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Rehab Coaching – 45%

• Collaborate with Rehab staff to develop and implement individualized development plans for players assigned to the rehab group.
• Ensure players receive consistent messaging regarding development objectives, rehabilitation goals, and organizational standards.
• Balance rehabilitation-specific coaching responsibilities with broader player development objectives.
• Support players throughout the rehabilitation process to facilitate successful return to competition.

Communication & Program Coordination – 25%

• Communicate regularly with Rehabilitation staff, coaches, and Player Development personnel regarding player status and progression.
• Coordinate with field staff and grounds crew regarding scheduling, field usage, and facility availability during Spring Training and the ACL season.
• Ensure alignment between rehabilitation activities and overall baseball operations schedules.

Player Monitoring & Documentation – 20%

• Provide daily documentation of player progress, coaching activities, and noteworthy player interactions.
• Prepare monthly performance reviews, development plans, and goal-setting summaries.
• Maintain accurate records to support player evaluation, rehabilitation progress, and return-to-play decision-making.

Organizational & On-Field Support – 10%

• Assist ACL staff with player development activities and on-field responsibilities.
• Support daily baseball operations as needed.

Reports To

• Director, Rehab & Physical Therapy

Next Role to Develop Toward

• Performance-Based.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand and walk for extended periods throughout the day.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds (equipment, etc.).
• Ability to bend, squat, reach, and climb stairs regularly in the course of daily duties
• Must be able to catch elite professional pitching on a daily basis.
• Must be able to throw and/or long toss on a daily basis.
• Comfortable working in varying conditions (heat, humidity, cold, outdoors, confined spaces like locker rooms).
• Ability to handle repetitive tasks such as equipment setup, rehab-related movement, etc.
• Sufficient hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity for tasks like organizing equipment.
• Ability to remain on feet to work long and variable hours, including weekends and holidays.
• 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.
• 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, 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 are, therefore, a partial representation not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position.