Team Operations - Head of Sports Science
About The Position
The Academy Head of Sports Science uses player health and performance data to safeguard players' health and safety and improve their on-field performance. Drawing on expertise across sports science, data science, and data visualization, this role facilitates conversations, generates insights, and develops programming for players in the performance, injury-prevention, medical, and return-to-play areas. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, collecting and presenting data on player health and performance; conducting testing where certified or licensed to do so; and managing and integrating performance and medical datasets.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science, Sports Science, or a related field required
- Certified Performance and Sport Scientist (CPSS) credential from the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) required.
- Experience using sports science technologies such as GPS or player-tracking devices, heart-rate monitoring, force-plate technology, and sprint-profiling tools.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively across a variety of media and with diverse audiences.
- Proficiency in Microsoft applications and data visualization platforms.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Ability to attain and maintain SafeSport certification.
- Ability to pass a background check.
Nice To Haves
- Master's or Ph.D. in Sports Science highly preferred.
- Minimum of 3 years of professional or college experience, preferably within MLS or another elite-level soccer organization.
- Bilingual skills are a plus.
Responsibilities
- Manage all incoming sports science data streams, including in-training and in-game tracking, and develop reporting structures around data collection.
- Integrate performance and medical datasets, ensuring data quality and consistency across sources.
- Collect, analyze, and present data on player health and performance, and provide clear feedback to players and staff.
- Design, modify, and apply assessment protocols to analyze the demands of the sport and the capabilities of Academy players.
- Evaluate player performance through performance testing, workload monitoring, and other team-specific metrics, within the scope of certification.
- Manage, design, and implement weight-room physical testing protocols within the scope of certification.
- Collaborate with Strength and Conditioning teammates to design and administer individualized pre-training activation protocols and in-season strength training sessions.
- Educate and counsel players on strategies to improve performance, within the scope of practice.
- Work with Strength and Conditioning and the wider department to deliver activation and regeneration sessions as needed.
- Support Strength and Conditioning with on-field warm-ups for team training sessions when required.
- Support Strength and Conditioning and Club Medical Staff with end-stage rehabilitation sessions when required.
- Maintain the appearance and organization of equipment in the weight facility, and educate players on and enforce weight-room rules.
- Other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
