--- title: 'Director, Integrated Performance at San Francisco Giants' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/director-integrated-performance-san-francisco-giants-papago-b5mhb42mcnbn' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-11-08' --- # Director, Integrated Performance at San Francisco Giants - **Company:** San Francisco Giants - **Location:** Papago, AZ - **Work type:** onsite - **Posted:** 2026-10-28 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-08 - **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/sfgiants/92c4fd80-9210-4d84-9258-be0450e9ca73 ## Job description Position: Director, Integrated Performance Reports to: Sr. Director of Player Development Department: Player Development Status: Full-Time; Exempt Position Overview: The San Francisco Giants are seeking a Director, Integrated Performance to join the Baseball Operations department. The Director, Integrated Performance provides strategic leadership and oversight of Strength and Conditioning, Nutrition, Biomechanics, Mental Skills, and Sports Science within Player Development. This position is responsible for aligning these disciplines to support individualized player development, optimize athletic performance, enhance readiness and promote long-term player growth.  The Director establishes department standards, provides leadership and professional development to performance staff, and collaborates with coaches, medical personnel, and player development leadership to ensure performance strategies are effectively integrated into daily baseball operations. Position Responsibilities: Department Leadership and Accountability Provides leadership and oversight of the five performance disciplines, ensuring consistent standards, clearly defined responsibilities, and accountability across affiliates and complexes. Oversee staff development, performance evaluation, and professional growth while supporting collaborative and accountable team environment. Partner with Player Development leadership and front office on staffing recommendations resources allocation, budgets, and departmental planning. Integrated Player Development Collaborate with baseball coordinators, coaches, and performance staff to develop and implement individualized player development plans based on assessments, player goals and baseball specific demands. Lead player evaluations and meetings to ensure alignment of recommendations, establish clear responsibilities and monitor progress towards development goals. Oversee programs focused on strength, power, speed, movement quality, fueling habits, recovery practices, and mental performance skills based on individual player’s needs and development stages. Coordinate training programs with baseball schedules and workloads to balance player development, preparation, and competitive readiness. Ensure consistent implementation of performance programs throughout the regular season, postseason, offseason and transitions. Assessment and Decision Support Establish and oversee assessment and monitoring processes to evaluate player development, identify opportunities for improvement, and guide adjustments to individualized plans. Collaborate with analysts, R&D, and baseball operations personnel to translate sports science and biomechanical data into recommendations for coaches and players. Evaluate performance technologies, assessment tools, and training methodologies to support effective decision making and continuous program improvement.  data quality, tool usefulness, and program effectiveness. Collaboration and Communication Serve as the primary liaison between the performance disciplines and Player Development leadership, providing regular updates on player progress, staffing priorities, and operational needs. Partner with Medical staff regarding player workload, rehabilitation, and return-to-performance planning while maintaining appropriate medical oversight and decision-making authority. Support continuity of performance programming and player information across affiliates, complexes and transitions to the Major League level. Knowledge and Skills: Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology, Sports Science or related field. Advanced degree or recognized performance credentials preferred. Demonstrated leadership experience in professional sport or high-performance athletic environment including experience overseeing multidisciplinary teams and implementing athlete development programs. Baseball experience preferred. Comprehensive understanding of Strength and Conditioning, Nutrition, Biomechanics, Mental Skills, and Sports Science. Strong organizational and analytical skills and communication skills. Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality when handling player information and organizational information. Willingness to travel to affiliates and complexes, and other organizational locations as needed. Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by the baseball schedule. Spanish language proficiency preferred but not required. At the Giants, we believe we put our best work forward when our employees bring together ideas that are diverse in thought. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, medical condition or disability, genetic condition, marital status, domestic partnership status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status and any other protected class under federal, state or local law. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. In addition, we will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability or special needs, we would like to know how we can better accommodate you. ## About San Francisco Giants ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: The San Francisco Giants are a Major League Baseball franchise based in San Francisco, competing in the National League West and known for three World Series championships in the 2010s. - **Entity Type**: Private (owned by an ownership group led by Larry Baer) - **Headquarters**: San Francisco, California, USA (Oracle Park) - **Founded**: 1883 (as New York Gothams; moved to San Francisco in 1958) - **Founders**: Original franchise; current leadership includes President & CEO Larry Baer, President of Baseball Operations Buster Posey, and General Manager Zack Minasian. ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Professional sports (Major League Baseball), live entertainment, and community engagement. - **Target customers**: B2C (fans attending games, merchandise buyers, digital subscribers) and B2B (corporate sponsors, event hosts). - **Mission statement**: “We strive to be champions on and off the field.” Core values emphasize community, inclusion, integrity, innovation, and creating memorable experiences. ## Products & Services - **Oracle Park Experience**: Live MLB games, concerts, private events, and ballpark tours. - **Giants Merchandise**: Licensed apparel, collectibles, and team gear sold online and at the ballpark. - **Giants Community Fund**: Non-profit arm supporting youth baseball, health, and education initiatives. - **Digital & Media**: Giants broadcasts (NBC Sports Bay Area), social media content, and the MLB app. - **Concessions & Hospitality**: Food and beverage services at Oracle Park, including local partnerships and sensory-inclusive offerings. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed (team is privately held; Forbes estimated 2024 value of ~$3.8 billion, but not confirmed in provided sources). - **Key Metric**: Three World Series championships (2010, 2012, 2014) and eight postseason appearances since 2000; over 65 million fans attended regular season games at Oracle Park since it opened. - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not applicable (ownership group); corporate partners include major brands (e.g., Coca-Cola, Visa, Pacific Gas and Electric) – not detailed in provided sources. - **Growth Signals**: Recent front-office restructuring (Buster Posey named President of Baseball Operations in 2024), continued investment in player development (Papago Park facility in Arizona), and strong community programs that enhance brand loyalty. ## Competitive Advantages - **Iconic brand & ballpark**: Oracle Park’s waterfront location and unique features (e.g., McCovey Cove) create a distinct fan experience. - **Championship pedigree**: Recent success (3 titles in 5 years) establishes a winning culture. - **Deep community roots**: 60+ years in San Francisco with extensive philanthropic and diversity programs. - **Employee resource groups**: Momentum (women), Black Excellence, Giants Asian Pacific Alliance, Veterans, and Families with Special Needs foster an inclusive workplace. - **Sensory-inclusive certification**: KultureCity® Certified – first MLB team to incorporate Pride colors on uniforms, demonstrating commitment to accessibility and LGBTQ+ inclusion. ## Strategic Focus - **On-field excellence**: Build a competitive roster through analytics, scouting, and player development (highlighted by hiring Baseball Operations Analysts and specialized staff). - **Fan engagement**: Enhance the live experience at Oracle Park and expand digital reach. - **Community impact**: Continue partnerships with non-profits, military families, and diversity initiatives. - **Workplace culture**: Strengthen inclusion through ERGs, leadership development, and employee well-being. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: The Giants emphasize being “one team” built on mutual respect, fun, and community connection. ERGs like Momentum, Black Excellence, and the Asian Pacific Alliance provide support and networking. - **Work environment**: On-site roles at Oracle Park (San Francisco) or Papago Park (Arizona); some positions are unionized. The organization values innovation and iteration. - **Perks**: Working for a championship-caliber team, opportunities to attend games, and involvement in meaningful community work (e.g., Until There’s A Cure game, Pride celebrations). - **Diversity & inclusion**: The Giants were pioneers in LGBTQ+ allyship (first MLB team to host an HIV/AIDS awareness game, first to join the It Gets Better campaign) and actively recruit diverse talent. ## Sources 1. [mlb.com/giants/team/jobs](https://www.mlb.com/giants/team/jobs) 2. [mlb.com/giants/team/front-office](https://www.mlb.com/giants/team/front-office) 3. [jobs.lever.co/sfgiants](https://jobs.lever.co/sfgiants) 4. 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