Elite Athlete Physiologist & Performance Data Specialist

Sportsmith; Colorado; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee is seeking a Physiologist to deliver athlete-centered physiological performance support across training centers and competition settings. You will design and implement assessment, monitoring, and testing strategies to enhance readiness and training adaptation.

Collaborating with strength and conditioning, sports medicine, nutrition, psychology, biomechanics, and performance professionals, you will translate research into practical recommendations that

Responsibilities

• Deliver physiological performance support for elite athletes across USOPC training centers, NGB environments, national team camps, and competition settings.
• Implement physiological assessment, monitoring, and testing strategies that inform athlete preparation, training adaptation, and competitive readiness.
• Provide applied physiological expertise to athletes, coaches, and performance staff to support training design, recovery strategies, and competition preparation.
• Translate current research and applied sport science evidence into practical recommendations that enhance athlete performance and resilience.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary performance staff to integrate physiological insights with strength and conditioning, sports medicine, nutrition, psychology, biomechanics, and performance innovation.
• Provide physiological support at national and international competitions and contribute to athlete preparation for major events including World Championships, Pan American Games, Parapan American Games, Olympic Games, and Paralympic Games.

Job description

United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee is seeking a Physiologist to deliver athlete-centered physiological performance support across training centers and competition settings. You will design and implement assessment, monitoring, and testing strategies to enhance readiness and training adaptation.

Collaborating with strength and conditioning, sports medicine, nutrition, psychology, biomechanics, and performance professionals, you will translate research into practical recommendations that