Assistant Sports Scientist (Contract Position)

Pay Range: USD $0.00 - USD $0.00 /Yr. Overview: Responsibilities:

• Assist the Assistant AD/ Olympic Sports Performance, or designee, with the daily operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of performance monitoring technologies, including GPS (Catapult), Vald systems (ForceDecks, ForceFrame, NordBord, Dynamo, SmartSpeed), and 1080 Sprint/VBT equipment.
• Support the department in designing and conducting performance testing protocols in collaboration with performance coaches and medical staff, assessing strength, power, speed, conditioning, and movement quality.
• Conduct, interpret, and report physical performance testing, including jump assessments, isometric/dynamic strength tests, and sprint profiling.
• Develop concise, actionable reports and dashboards tailored to the needs of coaching, medical, and performance staff.
• Assist in maintaining the Athlete Management System (AMS) via Teamworks with accurate, up to date records, contribute to new feature development, and provide ongoing support for lead performance coaches.
• Support evidence-based decision making through applied research, statistical analysis, and literature review.
• Assist with return to play (RTP) processes through objective data analysis, reporting, and collaboration with sports medicine staff.
• Assist in supervising and mentoring interns and coaching assistants, guiding their involvement in training, testing, and data collection to ensure high quality support for departmental initiatives.
• Maintain, inventory, and ensure proper functioning of all sports science related equipment.
• Explore and recommend emerging technologies to enhance athlete performance and health monitoring.
• Support on field and gym based training sessions, providing hands on support and coaching as needed.
• Educate student athletes and staff on wellness and performance insights derived from research and data.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Sports Science, Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology, or related field.
• Previous experience working in a collegiate or professional sports program
• Proficiency with GPS systems, force plates, and athlete monitoring platforms.
• CPR/AED certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Sports Science, Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology, or related field.
• 2 or more years of experience in a professional, collegiate, or elite sport environment.
• NSCA- Certified Performance and Sport Scientist (CPSS) or other relevant certifications
• Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified (SCCC), or an equivalent professional certification.
• Proven ability to develop and scale sport science systems across multiple teams to ensure consistency, efficiency, and high-performance outcomes.
• Experience leading and optimizing the integration and daily use of Teamworks AMS to streamline athlete monitoring and data workflows.
• Strong data analysis and modeling skills; Proficiency in Excel, R, Python, Power BI etc. for data analysis and reporting.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Analytical thinking with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with coaches, athletes, and interdisciplinary staff.
• Commitment to athlete health, safety, and development
• Enthusiasm for innovation in sports performance and technology.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills for supervising interns and managing projects

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