Performance Sports Scientist at nan

Bay FC is seeking a dynamic and innovative Performance Sports Scientist to join our team. This role will focus on optimizing player performance, reducing injury risk, and enhancing overall athletic development through evidence-based strength and conditioning programs, data collection and interpretation. The ideal candidate will be passionate about elite women’s soccer, data-driven performance strategies, and working collaboratively with the coaches, medical staff and athletes.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIESPerformance & Training* Develop and oversee player monitoring, physical profiling, and evaluation to deliver a clear data-informed strategy for all players.

• Ensure the day-to-day implementation of individual physical loading strategies, targeting each player’s individual physical priorities through objective physical profiling.
• Deliver gym-based strength and conditioning sessions alongside other performance staff.
• Deliver on-field return to play conditioning within the MDT framework, progressing players through individualized, position-specific training.
• Implement and conduct player monitoring and testing systems (speed, strength, power, workload response) and use the generated insights to inform multidisciplinary decision making and player management on an ongoing basis.
• Implement sustainable systems and documentation processes to ensure that planning, load monitoring, medical intelligence, injury histories and RTP protocols remain a legacy for the club.
• Attend all home and away training sessions and games as directed, providing direct support to players.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret internal and external training load metrics. Maintain accurate databases and dashboards for individual and team monitoring.
• Evaluate and implement sport science technology.

Collaboration & Communication* Work collaboratively with coaching staff to optimize performance outcomes by designing, implementing and refining periodized training plans across micro-, meso-, and macro-cycles.

• Utilize reports, briefs, and visual dashboards to clearly communicate physical outputs of training and performance testing to coaches, medical/performance staff, and athletes.
• Provide timely, data-driven insights to optimize training intensity, volume, and recovery strategies and support competition preparation by informing tapering strategies and monitoring readiness markers.
• Communicate training insights and recommendations clearly to relevant stakeholders.

Compliance & Administration* Compile reports as required by the League.

• Ensure all practices comply with League medical policies, governing body standards, and team protocols.
• Attend required League meetings, activities, and programs.

Professional Development & Innovation* Stay up-to-date with the latest trends, equipment, research, and strategies in sports performance and conditioning.

• Continuously innovate and implement best practices to improve team performance.

Other Duties* Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Medical & Performance or as required by the League.

THE BAY WAY* Acts with humility and puts the team first, prioritizing tasks and decisions based on team and organizational needs.

• Collaborates across departments to improve workflows, engaging in healthy conflict resolution and supporting teammates through challenges or mistakes.
• Seeks feedback and takes initiative, completing projects independently and asking for help when needed.
• Lives out The Bay Way consistently, demonstrating alignment in day-to-day situations and identifying new opportunities that support the club’s needs.

REQUIREMENTS* Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, Sports Science, Kinesiology, or related field; Master’s preferred.

• Certified Performance and Sport Scientist (CPSS)
• Certification in strength and conditioning (CSCS or equivalent) preferred
• Experience in strength and conditioning, sports science, or athletic performance roles, preferably with elite or professional athletes.
• Knowledge of athlete monitoring systems, injury risk assessment, and performance analytics.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate across interdisciplinary teams.
• Ability to work non-traditional hours, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and travel with the team.

Compensation:

The anticipated salary range for this role is between $100,000-$120,000. Actual starting pay may vary based on a range of factors which can include experience, skills, and scope.

*Bay FC is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.*