Sport Scientist, Youth National Teams (YNT)

US Soccer; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join U.S. Soccer as a Sport Scientist for the Youth National Teams, where you'll support performance enhancement and collaborate with coaches. Ideal candidates will have a strong educational background, relevant certifications, and experience with youth athletes. This role requires travel and flexible hours to maximize athlete performance and implement sport science practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of practical performance experience.
• Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide performance support for Youth National Teams.
• Collaborate with coaches on training plan design.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Bilingual

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Power BI

Job description

Sport Scientist, Youth National Teams (YNT)

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U.S. Soccer Overview
We are U.S. Soccer, and we are the future of sport in the United States. Our mission is to make soccer the preeminent sport in the United States. We embrace diversity, technology, and global connections to drive the growth of our sport and serve our athletes and fans. We seek motivated, passionate, skilled people who can think, create, and work on a team.

Position Description
The Sport Scientist, YNT will support the Youth National Teams and all sport science practices across U.S. Soccer. This individual will align with the High-Performance department’s mission to maximize performance across all development programs. They will collaborate with the team to deliver world-class sport science support to the National Teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) or equivalent
• Minimum of 2 years of practical performance experience in a professional or youth academy setting
• Willing to travel up to 50% of the year
• Available for non-traditional hours, including evenings and weekends
• Physical ability to stand long durations, squat, bend, lift, and climb ladders
• Ability to lift/move up to 50 pounds
• First Aid and CPR certification
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and Power BI

Primary Responsibilities

1. Provide performance support for YNT as directed by the Sports Science Senior Manager or Senior Sport Scientist
2. Travel extensively with YNTs for training camps and matches
3. Collaborate with coaches on training plan design and implementation
4. Monitor, test, and support strength, conditioning, and nutrition in line with standards
5. Ensure accurate data collection and storage
6. Build relationships with clubs and academic institutions for data exchange
7. Work with Sports Medicine staff on injury prevention strategies
8. Manage inventory and evaluate new performance technology
9. Provide performance education to players
10. Support development of sport science practices across U.S. Soccer

Additional Duties

• Contribute to education efforts for players, coaches, and staff
• Support research and innovation initiatives
• Develop internal resources for the High-Performance Department
• Assist in developing sport science network staff

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• CSCS or equivalent certification
• At least 2 years of performance experience in a relevant setting
• Willing to travel and work flexible hours
• Physical capability to perform required tasks
• First Aid and CPR certified
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and Power BI

Desirable Qualifications

• Master’s degree in related fields
• Additional certifications (e.g., CPSS, ISAK)
• Experience with youth athletes and monitoring systems
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Bilingual in English and Spanish

U.S. Soccer is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from women, people of color, LGBTQIA individuals, veterans, parents, and persons with disabilities.