Sports Science Coordinator

University of Oregon; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Oregon is seeking a Sports Science Coordinator to develop and plan performance support strategies across the Intercollegiate Athletics Department. You will lead systems enhancing student-athlete readiness, performance, and recovery, integrating monitoring around weight room, conditioning, and practice sessions within a high-performance environment.

The role requires expertise in sport science technologies, athlete management systems, and data analysis.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in sport and exercise science or related field.
• Two years of professional experience providing applied sportsscience services in collegiate, professional, or elite athletics.
• Experience operating sports science technologies (player tracking, force plate, VBT, ForceFrame, Nordboard, timing gates, motion capture).
• Experience with athlete management systems and data analysis tools including SmartaBase (Teamworks), R, Python, etc.
• Experience in design, implementation and evaluation of periodized programs for athletes.
• Experience in sport science support within the return to play process.

Responsibilities

• Develop and plan performance support strategies across the Athletic Department.
• Lead the development and execution of systems to enhance student-athlete readiness, performance, and recovery.
• Embed monitoring systems around weight-room, conditioning, and practice sessions; work within a multi-disciplinary high-performance environment.
• Promote the department's philosophy and adhere to policies, NCAA and conference rules.

Skills

Effective communication

Adaptability

Team collaboration

Athlete performance support

Performance data interpretation

Education

Master's degree in sport and exercise science

Tools

Smartabase

R

Python

PowerBI

Job description

Sports Science Coordinator

Department: Intercollegiate Athletics

Appointment Type and Duration: Regular,Ongoing

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Compensation Band: OS-OA06-Fiscal Year2025-2026

FTE: 1.0

Application Review Begins

May 6, 2026; position open until filled

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please provide a resume that clearly outlines relevant workhistory, including dates of employment and educational background.These details are crucial in evaluating whether applicants meet thequalifications for the position.

Department Summary

The University of Oregon Intercollegiate Athletic Department'sprimary purpose is to provide a unique opportunity forstudent-athletes to be developed, tested, and encouraged to reachtheir maximum potential in every aspect of their lives. It is thesteadfast goal of the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics toprovide the most outstanding student-athlete experience by helpingthem to achieve excellence, both in the classroom and in theirchosen sport. The department has approximately 290 academic &classified employees and hosts over 600,000 spectators annually andrepresents the University of Oregon in athletic competition withother universities & colleges.

Position Summary

The Sports Science Coordinator is responsible for developing andplanning performance support strategies across the University ofOregon Athletic Department. The Sport Science Coordinator leads thedevelopment and execution of systems and processes to enhancestudent-athlete readiness, performance, and recovery. Thesemonitoring systems and processes will be imbedded within and aroundweight-room, conditioning, and practice sessions. They will berequired to work harmoniously within a multi-disciplinary highperformance environment.

The person in this position is responsible for promoting thephilosophy and objectives of the intercollegiate athleticsprograms, including adherence to all department policies andprocedures, as well as the rules and regulations of the University,BIG 10 Conference and the NCAA.

Special Requirement

This position will require a valid driver's license and the abilityto obtain UO Driver's Certification.

Minimum Requirements

• • Master's degree in sport and exercise science or relatedfield.
• • Two years of professional experience providing applied sportsscience services in a collegiate, professional, or elite athleticsenvironment.
• • Experience operating and managing sports science technologies ina high-performance environment (player tracking, force plate, VBT,ForceFrame, Nordboard, timing gates, motion capture).
• • Experience working with athlete management systems and dataanalysis tools including but not limited to SmartaBase (Teamworks),R, Python, etc.
• • Experience in the design, implementation and evaluation ofperiodized programs for athletes.
• • Experience in sport science support within the return to playprocess.

Professional Competencies

• • Ability to communicate effectively.
• • Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment.
• • Conveys enthusiasm and demonstrates a communication style thatfosters collaboration and enhances program engagement for membersof the performance team.

Preferred Qualifications

• • Accreditation within the sports science discipline (NSCA CPSS,BASES HPSA, ESSA ASpS).
• • Strength and conditioning certification (NSCA - CSCS).
• • Formal research experience in sport and exercise science.
• • Experience building and managing data management, analysis, andvisualization workflows within an athlete management system(Smartabase preferred).
• • Technical skills in data management, analysis, and visualization(R Studio, Python, PowerBI, etc.).
• • Experience working with a diverse range of athletes.

FLSA Exempt:

All offers of employment are contingent upon successfulcompletion of a background check.

The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefitspackage to eligible employees, including health insurance,retirement plans, and paid time off. For more information aboutbenefits, visit ourwebsite.

The University of Oregon is an equal-opportunity institutioncommitted to cultural diversity and compliance with the Americanswith Disabilities Act. The University encourages all qualifiedindividuals to apply and does not discriminate on the basis of anyprotected status, including veteran and disability status. TheUniversity is committed to providing reasonable accommodations toapplicants and employees with disabilities. To request anaccommodation in connection with the application process, please email us or call541-346-5112.

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