Job Title: Performance Science Associate                  

Job Summary: Under the direction of the Director of Performance Science, the Performance Science Associate will support performance science processes and systems in collaboration with all departments within Baseball Operations. A successful candidate for this role must be able to work collaboratively and effectively across multiple subdisciplines. Preference will be given to candidates with a strong background in exercise science, physiology, and/or kinesiology, coupled with experience providing performance solutions to competitive athletes as part of as part of a multidisciplinary team.

·         Support a comprehensive athlete monitoring system, including routine and project-based data collection, technical maintenance, troubleshooting, test selection, staff training, and system design

·         Assist with internal medical & performance research and Performance Science project initiatives and collaborative efforts across departments within Player Development and Baseball Operations

·         Aid in the evaluation of novel performance science tools and systems

·         Contribute to the creation and enhancement of current data visualizations and reporting tools

·         Bachelor’s degree in related field; postgraduate degree/training in a sport science discipline preferred

·         Explicit and tacit knowledge of monitoring training and performance in competitive athletes

·         Experience utilizing performance technology; knowledge of baseball-specific tools preferred

·         Proficiency in applied health and performance science research methods and statistics

·         Strong organizational skills, intellectual curiosity, stress tolerance, the ability to handle uncertainty, and adept at driving projects to completion

·         Excellent verbal and written communication skills; Spanish competency is an asset

·         Proficiency in computer programming languages and tools (R, SQL, GitHub, etc.)

·         Applied physiology and/or biomechanics experience in a competitive sport environment, including familiarity with baseball

·         Relevant certification/licensure as a sports performance practitioner (CPSS, CSCS, etc.)

·         These positions will be based out of the Royals Surprise Complex (Surprise, AZ), with possible travel to the Royal’s affiliates and/or external sites, as directed

·         Start date for the position is negotiable based on candidate availability

·         Ability to lift items weighing as much as 40 pounds 

·         Must be able to work in a seated position for extended periods of time

·         Must be able to be productive utilizing a computer keyboard and telephone

·         Must be able to be productive in a work environment where the noise level can be high at times

·         Specific vision abilities include close vision and ability to adjust focus

·         Must be comfortable walking to navigate the facility to access the office, concourse, etc.

·         Must be able to work extended hours and/or weekends/holidays as required by deadlines and event scheduling

The physical demands described here are representative of those that may be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
 
This role is a Full-Time, Exempt opportunity that is eligible for Company Benefits, 401K, and PTO. 

We also afford equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability. For this reason, the Kansas City Royals will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability who is an applicant consistent with its legal obligations to do so, including reasonable accommodations applicable local, state and / or federal law. As part of its commitment to make reasonable accommodations, the Club also wishes to participate in a timely, good faith, interactive process with a disabled applicant to determine effective reasonable accommodations, if any, which can be made in response to a request for accommodations. Applicants are invited to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made to assist them to perform the essential functions of the position they seek. Any applicant who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions please inquire with Human Resources by email at [email protected].

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.