Sports Scientist

The Rise of Women’s Football; Hillsboro (IN); Sur place; USD 85 000 - 125 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Rise of Women’s Football seeks a Sports Scientist to monitor training and match data, delivering actionable insights for load management and periodization. This role informs performance planning across performance, medical, and technical departments, with a focus on female athletes and a commitment to an athlete-centered training environment.

You will generate reports detailing performance trends, contribute to wellness data analysis, and support injury prevention and long-term player health

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Sport Science, Exercise Physiology, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• NSCA CP&S/Premium certification or equivalent is implied by elite-level sport experience.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in elite/professional sport environments.
• Proficiency with GPS, athlete monitoring platforms, and data analysis tools.

Responsabilités

• Monitor and interpret training data to inform load management and periodization.
• Generate regular reports highlighting performance trends for departments.
• Oversee collection and analysis of daily wellness and readiness data.
• Contribute to injury prevention initiatives and player preparation strategies.

Connaissances

GPS proficiency

Athlete monitoring platforms

Data analysis tools

Strong communication

Collaborative work

Female athlete considerations

Formation

Bachelor's in Sport Science/Exercise Physiology

Master's preferred

Outils

GPS systems

Athlete monitoring platforms

Data analysis software

Description du poste

Job Description

The Sports Scientist is responsible for monitoring and interpreting individual and team training data to provide actionable insights to the performance, medical, and technical departments. This role will utilize training and match data to inform load management, optimize training periodization, and support evidence-based performance planning aligned with the club’s performance philosophy. The Sports Scientist will generate regular reports that highlight key performance trends and contribute to the ongoing enhancement of player preparation and recovery strategies. Additionally, they will oversee the collection and analysis of daily wellness and readiness data to ensure players are optimally prepared to perform, contributing to short-, medium-, and long-term performance and injury prevention initiatives. The position requires a strong understanding of female athlete considerations and a commitment to creating a professional, inclusive, and athlete-centered training environment while maintaining a world-class performance department.

What it takes to be a Thorn

• Bachelor’s degree in Sport Science, Exercise Physiology, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• NSCA Certified Performance & Sport Scientist® (CPSS®)
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience working within elite or professional sport environments.
• Proficiency in GPS, athlete monitoring platforms, and data analysis tools.
• Strong understanding of load monitoring, training periodization, and player readiness strategies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate in a multidisciplinary environment.
• Possess a deep understanding of the unique physiological, biomechanical, and psychological profiles of female athletes to optimize performance and long-term health.

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