Job Title: Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach, Data Analytics & Sport Science
Reports To: Director of Strength & Conditioning / Head of Sport Performance
Position Type: Full-Time; Salary Exempt; includes evenings, weekends, and travel as required.
Position Summary:
We are seeking a highly motivated and innovative Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach with a strong background in biomechanics, data analytics, and sport science technology. This role will support the performance staff in designing, implementing, and monitoring evidence-based training programs to optimize athlete performance, reduce injury risk, and enhance recovery. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience integrating sport science tools, managing performance data, and translating insights into actionable strategies for coaches and athletes.
Key Responsibilities:
· Assist in the design, delivery, and supervision of strength and conditioning programs for all athletes.
· Assist in the design and monitoring of off-season programs in conjunction with the HPM (head performance/medical) team.
· Manage and analyze athlete performance data from sport science technologies (e.g., GPS, force plates, heart rate monitoring, velocity-based training systems, readiness tracking).
· Develop and maintain athlete performance dashboards, reports, and key performance indicators to support decision-making.
· Collaborate with sports medicine, coaching, and performance staff to align training loads with athlete wellness, rehabilitation, and return-to-play protocols.
· Conduct research and implement evidence-based practices to enhance athletic performance and recovery strategies.
· Provide individualized feedback to athletes and coaches based on objective data and performance outcomes.
· Maintain sport science equipment, ensure accurate data collection, and manage databases.
· Stay current with emerging technologies, analytical methods, and performance monitoring strategies.
· Travel with team to all away games as assigned by the Head of Performance.
· Other tasks and duties as assigned by the Head of Performance.
Qualifications:
· Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Sport Science, Data Analytics, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
· At least 2 years’ full-time experience with sport athlete populations in a sport performance setting, strength and conditioning, and/or applied research experience.
· CSCS (Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist) or equivalent certification required. Also, must have or actively seeking certification as a (CPSS) Certified Performance and Sport Scientist or equivalent.
· Current standard first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and automated external defibrillation (AED) certifications.
· Experience with performance monitoring technologies (e.g., Catapult, Polar, Hawkin Dynamics, VALD, GymAware, Kinexon, or similar).
· Strong proficiency in data management and visualization tools (e.g., player profiles, practice reports, game reports).
· Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex data into clear insights for coaches and athletes.
· Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a high-performance, team-oriented environment.
· Previous experience working in collegiate, professional, or elite sport settings preferred.
Preferred Skills:
· Knowledge of applied sport science principles, athlete monitoring, and performance testing.
· Ability to design, administer, and interpret comprehensive movement screening protocols to identify movement inefficiencies, asymmetries, and injury risk factors, while integrating findings into individualized training, corrective strategies, and long-term athlete monitoring.
· Familiarity with injury prevention, recovery modalities, and load management strategies.
· Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.
