Sport Scientist, Youth National Teams (YNT)

Job Description

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U.S. Soccer Overview

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Position Description

The Sport Scientist, YNT will be responsible for supporting the Youth National Teams and all sport science practices across U.S. Soccer. This individual will commit to the High-Performance department’s mission and strategy to maximize performance across all sport development programs at U.S. Soccer. Working with the High-Performance team, they will contribute to developing and delivering world-class sport science support to the National Teams (NTs).

Requirements:

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide all performance support for YNT as requested by the Sports Science Senior Manager and/or Senior Sport 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 designing and implementing training plans in camp
• In conjunction with U.S. Soccer standards lead monitoring, testing, strength and conditioning, and nutrition support to all players within the training camps
• Ensure all data is collected and stored correctly in line with U.S. Soccer standards
• Build strong relationships with clubs and/or academic institutions both at home and abroad to foster a bi-lateral exchange of data and information pre- and post-camp
• Collaborate with Sports Medicine staff on training and injury prevention strategies in and outside of camp
• Maintain inventory, supplies, and equipment and evaluate new technology/devices to support athlete performance and long-term player development
• 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 players, coaches, and staff within and involved with the federation
• Help support the department with research and innovation
• Support the development of internal resources required within the High-Performance Department
• Support the development of any sport science network staff

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) or equivalent certification
• Minimum of 2 years of practical performance experience within a professional or youth academy setting
• 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, Outlook, and Power BI)

Desirable Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Sport & Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Physiology, or a related field
• Certified Performance & Sport Scientist (CPSS)
• Accredited anthropometrist – level 1 (ISAK)
• Knowledge in pediatric exercise physiology and experience coaching youth athletes
• Experience working in collaboration with coaches and other support staff
• Experience working with GPS, bone age assessment devices, and other monitoring systems
• 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

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.