Director, Soccer Performance & Conditioning

Rhode Island FC; Pawtucket (RI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Rhode Island FC in Pawtucket, RI seeks a Director of Sports Performance to lead the team’s strength, conditioning, and physical preparation. The role requires coordinating with coaching, medical, and staff to optimize performance and manage player workloads across seasons.

The candidate will monitor players using GPS/HR tech, design individualized programs, and contribute to return-to-play decisions while maintaining privacy and program integrity.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in strength and conditioning or sports performance.
• Knowledge of physical preparation, strength training, conditioning, and workload management.
• Ability to design and lead individual and team training programs.
• Experience with competitive athletes, preferably collegiate or professional sports.
• Familiarity with GPS monitoring and performance testing.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with coaching and medical staff.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Exercise Science or related field.
• CSCS certification and CPR/AED certification preferred.
• Professional soccer experience in USL or MLS preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage the team’s strength, conditioning, and physical preparation programs.
• Lead daily warm-ups, mobility, activation, gym sessions, and training activities.
• Coordinate physical prep with coaching schedule and objectives.
• Develop offseason, preseason, and in-season conditioning programs.
• Monitor player fitness and readiness throughout the season.
• Design individualized strength programs for traveling/non-traveling players.
• Evaluate program effectiveness and adjust as needed.
• Manage GPS, heart rate monitoring, and performance tech.
• Provide performance reports and recommendations to staff.
• Coordinate periodic fitness testing and analyze results.
• Maintain performance records and protect data privacy.
• Support injury prevention and return-to-play with medical staff.
• Travel and schedule flexible to team needs.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

English and Spanish bilingual

Independent yet collaborative work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Sports Science, or related field

CSCS certification or equivalent credential

CPR/AED certification (current or able to obtain)

Tools

GPS monitoring systems

Athlete management technologies

Heart rate monitoring equipment

Job description

Rhode Island FC in Pawtucket, RI seeks a Director of Sports Performance to lead the team’s strength, conditioning, and physical preparation. The role requires coordinating with coaching, medical, and staff to optimize performance and manage player workloads across seasons.

The candidate will monitor players using GPS/HR tech, design individualized programs, and contribute to return-to-play decisions while maintaining privacy and program integrity.