U.S. Soccer Overview
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U.S. Soccer is a growing company that looks for team members to grow with it. U.S. Soccer offers a comprehensive compensation package, casual work environment, an inclusive culture and an atmosphere for professional development.
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Position Description
The High Performance department’s mission is to maximize performance across all sport development programs at U.S. Soccer. Working with the High Performance Director and Senior Sports Scientist, YNT to contribute to the development and delivery of world class performance support to the Youth National Teams (YNT’s).
Primary Responsibilities
- Provide all performance support for YNT as requested by the High Performance Director and/or Senior Sports Scientist, YNT
- Travel extensively with YNTs to training camps and games both within the United States and abroad
- Work closely with the YNT coaches to provide support and guidance with training planning and implementation
- Work closely with the sports medicine staff to ensure all testing, screening, monitoring and return to play protocols are optimized delivered, and recorded
- In conjunction with U.S. Soccer standards lead monitoring, testing, strength and conditioning, and nutrition support to all players within the training camps
- Responsible for tracking and developing individual and team programs as needed with YNT players both within U.S. Soccer camps and within their club environments
- Ensure all data is collected and stored correctly in line with U.S. Soccer standards
- Ensure all data collected is disseminated to all required staff and players in line with U.S. Soccer standards
- Collect pre-camp training information from home clubs
- Create and share post camp training reports with home clubs
- Build strong relationship with clubs and/or academic institutions home and abroad to ensure the bi-lateral sharing of data and information is provided pre- and post-camp
- Collaborate with Sports Medicine staff on training and injury prevention strategies outside of camp
- Maintain inventory, supplies, and equipment and evaluate new technology/devices to support athlete performance
- Provide performance education to players when needed
- Assist in the development and support of all sport science and performance practices across U.S Soccer
Other duties as assigned or required, may include:
- Contribute to the education of staff and coaches within the federation and those enrolled onto federation specific qualification pathways
- Help support the department with research within performance and medicine
- Support the development of internal resources required within the High Performance Department
- Support the development of any performance network staff
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or higher
- Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) or equivalent certification
- Minimum of 4 years of practical performance experience within elite sport
- Able and willing to travel up to 50% of the year
- Able and willing to work non-traditional hours including evenings and weekends as needed
- Must be able to stand for long durations, squat, bend, lift, carry, and climb ladders
- Must be able to lift/move/carry up to 50 pounds
- First Aid and CPR certification
- Capable of working in fast-paced and demanding environments
- Must be able to connect “micro” details to the “macro” vision and mission
- Proficient experience with Microsoft Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook) and Power BI
- Excellent written and verbal communication combined with a professional demeanor
Desirable Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Sport & Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Physiology, or a related field
- Knowledge and experience of performance requirements for adult and youth athletes
- Experience working in collaboration with coaches and other support staff
- Significant experience working with GPS, heart rate, force plates, and other monitoring systems
- Proficient on computer with software such as: Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, R, Python, and Power BI
- Strong verbal, written, in-person and presentation communication skills
- Excellent organizational, data collection, planning and leadership skills
- Bilingual (English and Spanish)
- Thorough institutional knowledge of U.S. Soccer’s mission, goals, technical plan, policies, practices, and procedures
- Previous experience with a club or national team
Working at U.S. Soccer is a unique opportunity. Employees who work at U.S. Soccer have the following attributes:
- Adopt a company centric approach—Serve the Athlete and the Fan
- Embrace and see learning as a lifelong pursuit
- Possess a growth mindset—keeps an open mind and seeks new challenges
- Practice self-assessment and self-reflection
- Open to criticism and does not make excuses
- Possess a tireless work ethic
- Wants to be part of a team that wins
- Has the ability to be firm but fair
- Communicate in a direct, open and honest manner
- Build relationships through genuine interpersonal skills
U.S Soccer is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, military status, political belief, or any other characteristic protected under the law. This policy applies to all our employment practices within our organization.
We strongly encourage women, people of color, LGBTQIA, veterans, parents, and persons with disabilities to apply.?
