Sports Science Coordinator

University of Oregon; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Oregon is seeking a Sports Science Coordinator within the Intercollegiate Athletics department. You will develop performance support strategies and lead systems to enhance readiness, performance, and recovery for student-athletes.

This role operates within a multi-disciplinary high-performance environment, integrating with weight-room, conditioning, and practice activities. Responsible for promoting the department’s philosophy, adherence to policies, and compliance with NCAA

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in sport and exercise science or related field.
• Two years of professional experience providing applied sports science services in collegiate, professional, or elite athletics.
• Experience operating and managing sports science technologies and data analysis tools including SmartaBase (Teamworks), R, Python, etc.

Responsibilities

• Develop performance support strategies across the University of Oregon Athletic Department.
• Lead development and execution of systems to enhance student-athlete readiness, performance, and recovery.
• Embed monitoring systems within weight room, conditioning, and practice sessions and collaborate within a high-performance team.

Skills

Effective communication

Adaptability

Collaborative mindset

Education

Master’s degree in sport and exercise science or related field

Tools

Smartabase (Teamworks)

R

Python

PowerBI

Job description

Department: Intercollegiate Athletics

Appointment Type and Duration: Regular, Ongoing

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Compensation Band: OS-OA06-Fiscal Year 2025-2026

FTE: 1.0

Department Summary: The University of Oregon Intercollegiate Athletic Department's primary purpose is to provide a unique opportunity for student-athletes to be developed, tested, and encouraged to reach their maximum potential in every aspect of their lives. It is the steadfast goal of the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics to provide the most outstanding student-athlete experience by helping them to achieve excellence, both in the classroom and in their chosen sport. The department has approximately 290 academic & classified employees and hosts over 600,000 spectators annually and represents the University of Oregon in athletic competition with other universities & colleges.

Position Summary: The Sports Science Coordinator is responsible for developing and planning performance support strategies across the University of Oregon Athletic Department. The Sport Science Coordinator leads the development and execution of systems and processes to enhance student-athlete readiness, performance, and recovery. These monitoring systems and processes will be imbedded within and around weight-room, conditioning, and practice sessions. They will be required to work harmoniously within a multi-disciplinary high performance environment. The person in this position is responsible for promoting the philosophy and objectives of the intercollegiate athletics programs, including adherence to all department policies and procedures, 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 ability to obtain UO Driver's Certification.

Minimum Requirements

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

Professional Competencies

• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment.
• Conveys enthusiasm and demonstrates a communication style that fosters collaboration and enhances program engagement for members of 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, and visualization 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 successful completion of a background check.

The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visit our website.

The University of Oregon is an equal-opportunity institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The University encourages all qualified individuals to apply and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status, including veteran and disability status. The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. To request an accommodation in connection with the application process, please email us or call 541-346-5112.

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