Performance Director - Soccer Club

Exos Partners, LLC; Grand Rapids (MI); In loco; USD 90.000 - 140.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Exos Partners, LLC in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Performance Director for its soccer club. You will design and implement a comprehensive high-performance model integrating sports science, athletic training, strength and conditioning, and recovery to help players perform at their best.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Kinesiology or related field (Master’s preferred), two years of strength coaching, certifications (NSCA-CSCS/NASM) preferred, CPR/AED/First Aid, and willingness to travel.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology, Sports Science, or related field; Master’s preferred.
• Minimum two years of personal training or strength coaching experience; certification preferred.
• Current CPR/AED and First Aid certifications required; NSCA-CSCS or NASM preferred.

Mansioni

• Design, implement, and evolve the club's integrated high-performance philosophy.
• Develop systems that maximize player health, readiness, resilience, and performance across the season.
• Align performance methodology with the club's soccer philosophy and competitive objectives.
• Oversee strength, power, speed, agility, mobility, conditioning, and movement quality programs.
• Monitor workload, fatigue, recovery, and readiness using objective and subjective measures.
• Utilize GPS, wearable tech, force plate testing, wellness questionnaires and other tools to evaluate player performance.

Conoscenze

Strength coaching

Presentation skills

Customer service

Travel willingness

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology or related field

Master’s degree preferred

NSCA-CSCS or NASM certification

Strumenti

GPS technology

Force plate testing

Wearable devices

Descrizione del lavoro

Performance Director - Soccer ClubThis website utilizes cookies for tracking users sessions on the external career site. To see how cookies are utilized in detail, please visit the Exos Privacy Policy.## Performance Director - Soccer ClubApply: Grand Rapids, MI: Full time: Posted Today: 26-2008**Job Summary:**At Exos, we believe in unlocking everyone’s potential for peak performance, and we’re passionate about making it happen. As a leader in human performance, we deliver world-class training, coaching, and education to athletes and high-performing individuals across the spectrum. We’re seeking a Sports Performance Coach to bring their expertise, energy, and excitement to our team of innovators, educators, and motivators—all united by a shared goal: empowering people to perform at their best. In this role, you'll be responsible for designing and implementing a comprehensive high-performance model that seamlessly integrates sports science, athletic training, strength and conditioning, performance monitoring, nutrition, recovery, and return-to-performance processes into one aligned philosophy centered on helping players consistently perform at their highest level.**Responsibilities:*** Design, implement, and continuously evolve the club's integrated high-performance philosophy* Develop systems that maximize player health, readiness, resilience, and performance throughout the competitive calendar* Align performance methodology with the club's soccer philosophy and competitive objectives* Oversee strength, power, speed, agility, mobility, conditioning, and movement quality programs* Individualize physical preparation plans based on player profiles, positional demands, injury history, and developmental objectives* Monitor workload, fatigue, recovery, and readiness using objective and subjective performance measures* Utilize GPS, wearable technology, force plate testing, wellness questionnaires, and other monitoring tools to evaluate player performance • Analyze workload trends and performance data to support decision-making* Design and oversee comprehensive recovery protocols for training, matches, and travel* Integrate sleep, hydration, nutrition, soft tissue therapies, cold and heat modalities, compression, and regeneration strategies into daily operations* Collaborate closely with medical professionals to ensure safe progression from rehabilitation to full competition* Develop educational initiatives related to nutrition, hydration, sleep, recovery, supplementation, and lifestyle management* Foster collaboration among athletic training, strength and conditioning, sports science, medical providers, nutrition consultants, and coaching staff* Build trusted relationships throughout the organization* Maintain Exos standards by adhering to established policies, continually upgrading professional credentials, and attending required continuing education.**Qualifications:*** Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology, Sports Science, or related field; Master’s preferred.* Minimum two years of personal training or strength coaching experience, or completion of Exos Performance Specialist Internship.* Current industry certification; NSCA-CSCS or NASM preferred.* Current CPR/AED and First Aid certifications required.* Proven ability to create effective, individualized exercise plans.* Strong presentation skills for both small and large group settings.* Exceptional customer service skills, prioritizing client success and support.* Ability to travel extensively throughout the professional soccer season* Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and non-traditional hours **Preferred Qualifications:*** Strong understanding of GPS technology, workload monitoring, force plate testing, and performance analytics* Experience within MLS, MLS NEXT Pro, USL Championship, NCAA Division I, or international professional soccer* Knowledge of FIFA and MLS competition demands* Experience supporting multidisciplinary professional staff