Performance Scientist, Team Operations — Elite Soccer

Nashville Soccer Club; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Nashville Soccer Club is seeking a Performance Scientist to support player availability and performance. This role involves leading sport science data operations, monitoring, and reporting, and closely collaborating with coaching and medical staff.

The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree, relevant certifications, and at least 2 years of experience in an elite sport environment, with strong proficiency in performance technologies.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Exercise Science or related field.
• Certified Performance and Sport Scientist (CPSS).
• Minimum 2 years experience in an elite sport environment.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end sports science data operations.
• Lead training and match monitoring systems.
• Deliver actionable insights to coaches and players.

Skills

GPS systems proficiency

Data analysis in R and Python

Communication skills with coaches

Experience in elite sports

Education

Master’s degree in Exercise Science

Certified Performance and Sport Scientist (CPSS)

Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)

Tools

Power BI

SQL

Job description

Nashville Soccer Club is seeking a Performance Scientist to support player availability and performance. This role involves leading sport science data operations, monitoring, and reporting, and closely collaborating with coaching and medical staff.

The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree, relevant certifications, and at least 2 years of experience in an elite sport environment, with strong proficiency in performance technologies.