Description

Role:

The Sports Performance Coach has the key task of observing and monitoring athletes to aid in the design of performance improving exercise training programs.

 Working Contacts:

All PRO employees, League employees, PRO officials, and a variety of vendors.

Main Responsibilities and Tasks include, but are not limited to:

• Working with the Sports Performance Staff to establish and implement best-practice physical training programs for PRO officials.
• Assisting in the development and implementation of strength and conditioning programs for PRO officials:
  • Delivering individualized strength and conditioning training reports and managing monitoring tool results.
  • Providing input to adjust daily workouts according to monitoring tool results.
  • Managing match and training data dashboards to aid in the delivery of sport science information. 
• Working closely with the Director of Sports Performance to analyze, improve, and provide consistent insight into the PRO Sports Performance Department.
• Analyzing and provide feedback on training and game performance data.
• Attending PRO’s annual pre-season camp in January.
• Attending PRO’s training camps from February through October.
• Attending PRO2 camps throughout the year.
• Attending weekly PRO and/or PRO2 assigning calls.
• Coordinating and delivering PRO fitness tests. 
• Provide other departmental assistance and support, as required.
• Represent and promote the best interests of PRO at all times.

Requirements

Education & Experience:

• B.S. degree in sport and exercise science or human movement and/or M.S. degree from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum 3 years direct experience in Sports Science or Strength and Conditioning.
• NSCA, CSCS, or similar certification.
• Knowledge and understanding of the game of soccer preferred.
• Prior experience working directly with sports officials preferred.
• Prior experience working directly with sports management and sports science professionals in soccer.

 Qualifications:

• Experience and skills in utilizing R or similar language OR
• Educational Background and Certification in Nutrition OR
• Educational Background in Sport Performance Psychology 
• Keen interest in sports and fitness; and physical and biomedical sciences.
• Excellent observational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong computer skills, including advanced Microsoft Office skills. 
• Proficiency in the use of sports science-related equipment and software.
• Proficiency in cloud-based communications.
• Excellent team player, but also able to work efficiently and effectively when unsupervised.    
• Ability to work flexible hours, including frequent travel, primarily within the U.S.
• Ability to maintain the highest level of professionalism within a professional sports   environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. 
• Strong organizational skills. 
• Ability to work flexible hours, including moderate travel, primarily within the U.S.