Strength & Conditioning and Sports Science Analyst (Football)

University of Miami•Coral Gables, FL

About The Position

The Strength and Conditioning and Sports Science Analyst position will be responsible for a number of strength and condition (S&C) and Sports Science Analytic related activities including but not limited to: Attendance: taking and tracking roll for all lifts, running sessions, and any other S&C activities as determined by the Strength and Conditioning Coordinator. This would include documenting incidence's regarding attendance including excuses and exceptions. The SQC would be available to help track down late/absent players immediately. Gather and organize all data related to S&C. This would include managing catapult equipment, miscellaneous sport science technology, percentage sheets, testing data, yearly comparisons, team accountability spreadsheets, and any other data requested by the Strength and Conditioning Coordinator. Remains current in the field of strength and conditioning by continually reviewing all appropriate literature and attending conferences and seminars as time and budget permits Internship Coordination The SQC would assist the internship coordinator with managing and organizing internship interviews as well as supervising current intern involvement and compliance. Weight room organization and equipment acquisition/maintenance: The SQC would manage cleaning schedule for the weight room as well as checking and maintaining equipment, assisting in the replacement process of worn or damaged equipment. Ability to lift 50lbs or more. Must be able to work nights, weekends and certain holidays depending on schedule. Performs special duties as requested by the Strength and Conditioning Coordinator and Director of Sports Science. Establishes and continuously assesses the effectiveness of the internal controls within the unit and compliance with University policies and procedures. Ensures employees are trained on controls within the function and on University policy and procedures. Responsible for maintaining compliance and certification with NCAA, Atlantic Coast Conference, institutional and departmental policies and procedures. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is required.
Possess or actively working towards one of the following strength and conditioning certifications: NSCA-CSCS or CSCCa-SCCC.
Possess CPR/AED and First Aid certification.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs, particularly Microsoft Excel.
Ability to lift 50lbs or more.
Must be able to work nights, weekends and certain holidays depending on schedule.
Enrollment in an undergraduate program focusing on sport science or a related ﬁeld (such as kinesiology, exercise science, etc.)
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, enabling effective interaction with diverse audiences.
Strong organizational skills, capable of managing multiple tasks in a dynamic setting.
High School Diploma required with some college/in pursuit of degree in related fields (biomechanics, etc.) being preferred

Nice To Haves

Bachelors or Masters in an exercise science related field.
Possess or actively working towards CSCCa-SCCC certification.
Experience working in a NCAA 4-year college or university weight room with a variety of teams.
Advanced aptitude with Microsoft Excel.
Preferred experience in collegiate athletics or related professional athletic experience

Responsibilities

Taking and tracking attendance for S&C activities
Gathering and organizing data related to S&C
Managing catapult equipment and sport science technology
Assisting with internship coordination
Managing weight room organization and equipment maintenance
Performing special duties as requested
Assessing internal controls and compliance
Maintaining compliance with NCAA, ACC, and institutional policies
Conduct analyses and research in the ﬁeld of Performance Science.
Execute performance tests as instructed to ensure the provision of valid and reliable data for projections, evaluations, and decision-making.
Assist in the comprehensive evaluation, analysis, and integration of all available performance science data into the software database.
Aid in the development of processes, applications, and reports to enhance the efficiency of delivering and integrating Performance Science data into the database.
Collaborate and communicate with various departments such as Sport Science, Player Development, Sports Medicine, and Strength and Conditioning to facilitate database integration.
Perform ad hoc data queries and present analyses effectively through written reports and data visualizations.
Assist in integrating Performance Science data into existing databases, tools, and applications.
Stay abreast of new techniques, technologies, models, and algorithms, and provide recommendations on their implementation.
Assist in managing technological processes, conducting real-time data analysis during training sessions, and analyzing data post-training.
Aid in gathering diverse data inputs such as force plates, VBT units, and Dynaspeed systems.
Support in preparing for training sessions and team workouts.
Contribute to upholding the organization and cleanliness of sports science equipment and facilities.
Fulﬁll any additional duties and responsibilities as delegated.
Execute assigned intern projects, encompassing tasks such as setting up, dismantling, and maintaining sport science equipment.
Articulate project outcomes to athletes, coaches, and relevant support personnel proﬁciently.
Work in conjunction with sport science colleagues to enhance ongoing education and program reﬁnement via sport science intern projects.