Sports Performance Coach - MLS Next Pro

SUMMARY

Under the general direction of the Director of Sports Performance, the second team performance coach implements procedures to monitor all facets of athlete well-being, training and games; assists with return to participation of injured athletes; applies scientific knowledge to improve performance and prevent injury of MLS Next Pro/ MLS athletes; assist in the management of the strength and conditioning facility. As a full-time employee, the performance coach will attend all training, scrimmages and home and away games.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides direction through monitoring all player wellness, training, match and strength & conditioning programs to improve players performance
• Coordinates with the sports medicine staff regarding injured and/or rehabilitating players to modify and individualize training programs; assists with the return to participation of injured athletes.
• Test and evaluate players physical performance and create reports for coaches and players
• Evaluate player performance through performance testing, monitoring training workload and body composition testing
• Assists with daily field warm ups, strength training sessions
• Design and implement field, gym and reserve training warm up protocols
• Makes recommendations and assist with providing guidance to the athletes on nutrition, physical conditioning, injury prevention, and off-season programming
• Demonstrate interpersonal skills required to work effectively with players, coaches, other team personnel and MLS staff
• Comply with all MLS medical policies, protocol and Game Operations Manuals
• Special projects and assignments as business dictates
• Responsible for the maintenance, creation and control of all personally identifiable information or any other information protected by any Confidentiality or Privacy Standards or Company Policies that you have access or knowledge of, including but not limited to any state or federal regulations including HIPAA.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

N/A

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science, Kinesiology or related field
• Minimum of 2 years related experience
• CSCS certification
• Experience designing training reports through Excel, Tableau or Microsoft Power BI
• Experience using technologies such as: Statsports/ Catapult GPS, Vald Performance, Force Plates, First Beat Current CPR/First Aid certification
• Extensive knowledge and experience in the implementation of strength and conditioning programming in elite level athletes
• Knowledge in the following areas: strength training, Olympic lifts, plyometrics, speed development, conditioning, flexibility, injury prevention, nutrition and strength and conditioning equipment
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Must have attention to detail and focused concentration
• Must be able to learn new tasks and complete tasks independently
• Must be able to make timely decisions in the context of the workflow
• Must possess strong organizational skills, ability to multi-task and responsiveness
• Must be able to adhere to process protocol and must be able to apply established protocols in a timely manner.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to handle or feel
• The employee frequently is required to talk or hear
• The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, bend at the knees
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The noise level in the work environment is sometimes loud.
• Will work in all types of weather, including extreme heat and cold.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

CSCS certification

OTHER DUTIES:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

This company is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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