Performance Specialist

Bay FC•San Jose, CA

2d•$105,000

About The Position

The Performance Specialist is responsible for contributing to the daily operations of the Performance department including strength and conditioning, end-stage rehabilitation/return to performance and sports science/research initiatives, as directed. Above all, this individual will help execute effective and efficient operations, processes and communications and provide a positive and professional experience for players and staff.

Requirements

Minimum of five (5) years of experience managing performance soccer programs in collegiate, professional, or international environments
Masters in Exercise/Sport Physiology, Sport Science, Exercise Science or Strength, Conditioning.
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), or Certified Performance and Sports Scientist (CPSS) certification
First Aid and CPR certification
Vast knowledge and experience working with performance technologies
High degree of personal integrity, supporting club culture, values, and objectives
Strong communicator and collaborator.
Ability to work non-traditional hours, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and travel with the team.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a professional women’s sporting environment preferred

Responsibilities

Collaborate and contribute to the development of integrated player monitoring and strength and conditioning plans for all players.
Lead the planning and delivery of gym-based strength and conditioning for players.
Collaborate with the Director of Medical and Performance and members of the Medical Department to interpret player data to build detailed strength training, conditioning, rehab and injury risk mitigation programs.
Assist with on-field training, conditioning, individual development sessions and lead end-stage return to play sessions for players.
Lead planning and implementation of off-field gym-based return to play programming.
Lead activation, warmup and overall physical preparation of team to mitigate injury risk.
Provide support to players during all training sessions and games.
Be available to attend all home and away training sessions and games, as directed.
Collaborate with the Team Medical Staff and Performance Sport Scientist to modify training programs.
Stay up to date on the latest research trends to continually innovate and be at the forefront of activities.
Demonstrate high-level interpersonal skills required to work effectively with players, Team Medical Staff, Coaches, other Team personnel, and League staff.
Collaborate with Medical team and Technical Staff in planning and coordination for athlete Return To Play.
Contribute to players’ Individual Development Plans (IDPs) by providing performance insights to align with each player’s development objectives.
Work collaboratively with Coaching staff and performance Sport Scientist to optimize physical preparation strategies by designing, implementing and refining periodized training plans across micro-, meso-, and macro-cycles.
Compile reports as required by the League.
Comply with all League medical policies and protocols.
Follow codes and standards of their governing bodies and all applicable League Rules and Team policies.
Attend all activities/meetings/programs as required by the League.
Other duties as assigned by the team
Stay up-to-date with the latest trends, equipment, research, and strategies in sports performance and conditioning.
Continuously innovate and implement best practices to improve team performance.
Acts with humility and puts the team first, prioritizing tasks and decisions based on team and organizational needs.
Collaborates across departments to improve workflows, engaging in healthy conflict resolution and supporting teammates through challenges or mistakes.
Seeks feedback and takes initiative, completing projects independently and asking for help when needed.
Lives out The Bay Way consistently, demonstrating alignment in day-to-day situations and identifying new opportunities that support the club’s needs.