Applied Sports Science Coordinator

Chicago White Sox•,

About The Position

The Chicago White Sox are seeking an Applied Sports Science Coordinator for the Sports Performance department. The role focuses on executing Applied Sports Science initiatives throughout the Player Development system and supporting Sports Performance leadership and Field Staff. It applies practical, technical, and tactical health, performance, and human movement skill-enhancement protocols across the organization. Sports Science in this role involves the scientific study of physiology and biomechanics in relation to how the human body adapts to motion, movement, and physical activity. The Coordinator collaborates with Sports Science, Athletic Training, Physical Therapy, Nutrition, Strength and Conditioning, and the analytics department to support player development and optimize player health and performance. The role creates actionable reports and visualizations, evaluates and implements technologies, supports assessment and data processes, and mentors Sports Science interns and fellows. It also involves applied research, player workload guidance, continuing education, off-season performance camps, and frequent travel to Player Development affiliates.

Requirements

Graduate degree in an exercise science-related field.
Five years of full-time experience working in Sports Science.
Experience working in Sports Science in a college or professional setting.
Knowledge of computer software and analysis applications, including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentation software.
Ability to use R, Python, SQL, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerBI, and PowerPoint.
Independent judgment and ability to multitask, plan, prioritize, and organize a diversified workload.
Strong work ethic and willingness to work long, flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.
Trustworthiness and comfort managing sensitive information.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with varied departments, seniority levels, and personalities.
Critical decision-making ability, attention to detail, and strong presentation skills.
Availability for frequent travel to Player Development affiliates.

Nice To Haves

CSCS, ATC, DPT, or PhD.

Responsibilities

Create and apply practical, research-based sports science tactics that players and staff can integrate into daily, weekly, monthly, and seasonal programs.
Use, beta test, and evaluate scientific equipment for its value and accuracy in supporting player performance and health outcomes.
Collaborate with Sports Science, Athletic Training, Physical Therapy, Nutrition, and Strength and Conditioning on athlete-centered short- and long-term player development plans.
Create and deliver actionable daily, weekly, monthly, and season-long reports and visualizations to players and staff.
Pursue and onboard innovative technologies.
Identify and support assessment processes, data collection, technology implementation, analysis, reporting, visualization, and intervention strategies for Sports Performance leadership.
Mentor and support the development of Sports Science interns and fellows throughout the Player Development system.
Work with the analytics department to develop baseball-relevant key performance indicators that inform practice and training programming.
Execute existing Applied Sports Science initiatives and stay current on sports science technology and research to inform future initiatives and processes.
Conduct applied research and gather information on a wide variety of sports-related topics, then implement relevant findings across the Player Development group.
Travel frequently to Player Development affiliates to support implementation and execution of Sports Science initiatives and provide comprehensive visit reports.
Conduct background research and assist in forming player workload guidelines for micro and macro phases across changing seasons.
Implement continuing education opportunities for interdepartmental and intradepartmental summits.
Integrate applied sports science protocols into White Sox off-season performance development camps.