Performance Scientist

Kroenke Sports & Entertainment•Commerce City, CO

9d•$60,000

About The Position

KSE is an American Sports and Entertainment holding company based in Denver, Colorado. KSE is committed to providing world class sports and entertainment for both live and broadcast audiences. We are the employer of choice as the owner and operator of Ball Arena, DICK’S Sporting Goods Park, the Paramount Theatre, Denver Nuggets (NBA), the Colorado Avalanche (NHL), Colorado Mammoth (NLL), Colorado Rapids (MLS), KIMN,KXKL, KKSE (FM/AM), Altitude Sports & Entertainment, Major League Fishing/Fishing League Worldwide (MLFLW), Winnercomm, Outdoor Sportsman Group and SkyCam. KSE is seeking applicants for a Performance Scientist that will work within the high-performance environments of the Colorado Rapids First Team, Rapids 2 and Rapids Youth Academy. This is a full-time position and the appointment will begin January 1, 2026. Screening of applications will be open until position is filled. This description is a summary only and highlights the general level of work being performed. It is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties of this position may change based on business needs. The Company reserves the right to add or remove duties and responsibilities at the discretion of the supervisor and/or hiring authority.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in sports science, data science, statistics or a related degree
2+ years of experience in an elite high-performance environment
Prior experience with STATSports, VALD and other common sports science technology
Prior experience with Teamworks AMS and R
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent ability to provide oral and written reports
Able to lift 50 lbs. daily
Work in extreme weather conditions
Must be flexible to adapt to schedules inherent to professional soccer, including but not limited to: practice and games on weekends and holidays, often outside of common business hours; potential travel for away games
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a high-performance environment

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in sports science, data science, statistics or a related degree
CSCS or CPSS certification
Proficient in R or Tableau
Strong understanding of statistics and research methodology

Responsibilities

Assist with the collection of common sports science data sources (i.e. GPS, force plates, isometric strength training, movement screens, body composition) for the Colorado Rapids First Team
Oversee and align the collection and analysis of sports science data for the Rapids 2 and Rapids Youth Academy with the First Team
Work closely with performance coaches, athletic trainers and dietitians to inform individualized on-field periodization and return to play at all levels of the club
Perform literature reviews, validate sports science testing procedures
Assist with the integration and maintenance of an athlete management system (Teamworks AMS)
Assist with the maintenance and organization of sports science equipment and testing batteries