Performance Science Associate: Data-Driven Player Readiness

New York Mets; New York (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York Mets are seeking a Performance Science Associate to support the delivery of performance science initiatives at the MLB level. You will help implement systems that streamline decision-making for performance and coaching staff, working closely with the Senior Performance Scientist to build a leading applied program in our organization.

You will collaborate with performance staff to monitor athletes, analyze data, and inform practice while overseeing data collection, reporting, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science, Physiology, Biomechanics, Kinesiology, or related degree.
• CPR/First Aid certification; Master’s or higher asset.
• 1+ years’ experience in a similar role within collegiate or professional sports (internships included).
• Experience with high‑performance athletes in competitive environments.
• Experience operating athlete monitoring and testing technologies (force plates, position systems, dynamometers, etc.).
• Experience with athlete management systems or performance databases.
• Demonstrated ability to clean, analyze, visualize, and report data.
• Experience with data analysis and visualization tools (R, Python, Tableau, Power BI) is asset.
• Excellent communication skills with coaches, athletes, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement systems to maximize player readiness and performance.
• Coordinate athlete monitoring and testing protocols.
• Use data-driven insights to inform practices.
• Oversee data collection and testing procedures with available technologies.
• Maintain databases and reporting structures for performance and coaching staff.
• Assist in athlete rehabilitation and reconditioning with objective information.
• Collaborate with Analytics to quantify performance and support player development.
• Conduct applied research in performance profiling and wellness monitoring.
• Present research findings to staff.

Skills

Data analysis

Data visualization

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Exercise Science/Physiology/Kinesiology

Master's degree asset

Tools

Force plates

Dynamometers

Position systems

Load cells

Linear position transducers

Athlete management systems

R

Python

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

The New York Mets are seeking a Performance Science Associate to support the delivery of performance science initiatives at the MLB level. You will help implement systems that streamline decision-making for performance and coaching staff, working closely with the Senior Performance Scientist to build a leading applied program in our organization.

You will collaborate with performance staff to monitor athletes, analyze data, and inform practice while overseeing data collection, reporting, and