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Sports Scientist

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

The Sports Scientist will monitor and interpret individual and team training data while providing knowledgeable feedback to medical, performance, and technical departments. They will use training data to offer recommendations on team training periodization, and produce individual and team reports on training and match day data. The Sports Scientist will assist the Director of Performance in responsibilities related the Strength & Conditioning by supporting non-travel squad players, and managing performance related data that can be used to enhance the performance and injury prevention strategies for individual players. They will monitor daily wellness and readiness data as it relates to preparing players to perform, and provide feedback to performance, medical, and technical staffs on short, medium, and long term performance plans.

GENERIC DUTIES

Promote a professional image of the club, the SCC/FC and the position at all times.
Contribute in identifying and undertaking initiatives aimed at improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the position and service delivery.
Develop/improve the policies and procedures of the team with the aim of creating a business-like organization that maximizes resources.
Maintain and develop appropriate electronic systems/working practices for the benefit of the service.
Work with and support other team members as required, ensuring effective and efficient service is developed and delivered.
Be committed to delivering excellent service.
Understand and be committed to equalities and diversity and to respect others’ values and beliefs. Treat others with dignity and respect.
Understand and be committed to the Thorns mission, vision, core values, key relationships and goals.

SPECIFIC DUTIES

Management

Provide management information as required for the use of the team
Enforce team rules and league rules applicable to the team’s players and/or coaching staff

Sports Science

Manage and maintain all GPS and heart rate equipment, act as primary point of contact with GPS company.
Ensure that all players are monitored during sessions using GPS and heart rate monitors.
Provide feedback to Performance/Coaching staff during training sessions using live GPS data
Implement, analyze, and report the use of GPS monitoring systems to aid in injury prevention and ensure an optimal training environment.
Organize and implement daily Wellness Questionnaires to track physical well-being and aid in injury prevention, maintain player health and safety
Assist in collection of monitoring data for jump assessments, isometric testing, and movement assessments
Produce daily, weekly, and monthly reports on team/player loading
Report to Medical staff on progress of injured players during Return to Play process using GPS/Wellness/Performance data
Clean and check all data that is uploaded to Kitman Labs software – daily/weekly

Strength & Conditioning

Act as lead Strength & Conditioning coach for non-travel training group, present for all training and gym sessions.
Teach correct techniques and methods with all physical activities when required
Generate reports and provide feedback on non-travel training sessions, while working with technical and medical staffs.
Manage and organize all performance/medical testing data obtained from pre-season physicals and periodic in-season testing.

Match Day

Work with Performance/Medical staff to report/advise on physical loading plans prior to Match Day
Download and GPS data from home matches and generate reports relative to technical staff, medical staff, and management.

Administrative

Provide detailed feedback to management, coaching, medical staff and players regarding concerns, updates, progress, targets, and implementation of plans as they relate to Sports Science.
Analyze wellness and performance data and provide feedback of individual data acquired during both games and training sessions.
Continually monitor all players through regular physiological testing procedures, analyze data, and implement new strategies/programs and targets when appropriate.
Ensure the role of sports science within the club is actively developed

Standards of Performance

Attendance and punctuality.
Demonstrate performance by adhering to established policies and procedure and exhibiting the defined characteristics associated with attendance and punctuality.
Respect and diversity.
Demonstrates competency by knowing and applying the principles of an inclusive work environment.
Collaborate with other performance and medical staff to ensure best possible training system is being applied.
Comply with all medical policies, protocol and game operations manual.

Major Challenges

Maintaining flexibility and adaptability to meet the changing needs as well as prioritizing these needs.
Able to work in a variety of environments with many distractions and noise.
Willingness to work flexible hours including evenings, daytime, and weekends.
Effectively managing matrix-reporting relationships (i.e. coaches, team physicians, lead physical therapists, ATC’s, etc.) when providing services.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Maintain in-depth and up-to-date knowledge of theory/practice/trends and the legal/ethical issues associated with them for the specified discipline service area.
Maintain all required certifications (i.e. CPR/AED/First Aid, Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist, Functional Movement Systems, XPS, etc.)
Demonstrate and maintain in-depth knowledge of data collection, database management, analysis and reporting of performance data
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, with ability to learn the use of technology platforms and Athlete Management Systems
Work in a variety of environments with many distractions and noise.
Work both as part of a team & on own initiative & possess effective time management skills.
Maintain strong interpersonal skills required to work effectively with players, coaches, other team personnel and NWSL staff.
Expected to seek ways of updating and improving personal skills, knowledge, and understanding relevant to your own position. The Thorns will undertake regular appraisal interviews with all staff in order to address individual personal development needs and to produce a training and development plan for the club.
Maintain in-depth and up-to-date knowledge of theory/practice/trends and the legal/ethical issues associated with them for the specified discipline service area.
Maintain extensive knowledge and experience in the implementation of strength and conditioning programming for elite level athletes.
Demonstrate interpersonal skills required to work effectively with players, coaches, other team personnel, as well as NWSL staff.

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.

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Hybrid, based in New York, NY

DATE POSTED

August 6, 2023