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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.

U.S. Soccer is a growing company that looks for team members to grow with it. U.S. Soccer offers a comprehensive compensation package, casual work environment, an inclusive culture and an atmosphere for professional development.

The Federation’s core principles set organization-wide standards to identify and foster our culture and inform how we interact and hold each other accountable. These principles guide U.S. Soccer: We Win Together. We Aim High. We Champion Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. To be successful as a USSF employee, it is critical to demonstrate and live up to these principles every day and with every interaction with peers, stakeholders, and partners.

The Federation’s core values are the individual attributes and characteristics that staff embody to uphold the organization’s principles and succeed. These values guide our employees : Integrity. Commitment. Teamwork. Respect.

Position Description

The ENT Sport Scientist will be responsible for developing and supporting the Extended National Teams and all sport science practices across U.S. Soccer. This individual will commit to the High Performance department’s mission and strategy to maximize performance across all sport development programs at U.S. Soccer. Working with the High Performance team will contribute to developing and delivering world-class sport science support to the National Teams (NTs).

Primary Responsibilities

• This role will provide focused support for the Extended National Teams
• Provide all performance support for NTs as requested by the High Performance Director and/or the Research Manager
• Travel extensively with NTs to training camps and games both within the United States and abroad
• Work closely with the NT coaches to provide support and guidance with training planning and implementation
• Work closely with the sports medicine staff to ensure all testing, screening, monitoring, and return to play protocols are optimized, delivered, and recorded
• In conjunction with U.S. Soccer standards, provide expertise in load monitoring, testing, strength and conditioning, and nutrition support to all players within the training camps
• Responsible for tracking and developing individual and team programs as needed with NT players both within U.S. Soccer camps and within their club environments
• Ensure all data is collected and stored correctly in line with U.S. Soccer standards
• Ensure all data collected is disseminated to all required staff and players in line with U.S. Soccer standards.
• Collect and review pre-camp training information from athletes (physical/med forms)
• Create and share post-camp training reports with coaching staff
• Build a strong relationship with clubs and/or academic institutions home and abroad to ensure the bi-lateral sharing of data and information is provided pre-and post-camp
• Collaborate with Sports Medicine staff on training and injury prevention strategies outside of camp
• Maintain inventory, supplies, and equipment and evaluate new technology/devices to support athlete performance
• Work closely with Equipment Manager to ensure all necessary equipment and supplementation are ordered and delivered ahead of team camps/tournaments
• Assist the Admin and team staff on travel days, including airport check-in, equipment transportation, player management, etc.
• Provide performance education to players when needed
• Assist in the development and support of all sport science and performance practices across U.S Soccer
• Provide strategic support to the Centralized Training Program (CTP), including service to the CTP’s day-to-day environment
• Support the creation and delivery of a talent identification process across all NT disciplines

Other duties as required or assigned, which may include:

• Contribute to staff and coaches' education within the federation as well as those enrolled onto federation-specific qualification pathways
• Help support the department with research within performance and medicine
• Support the development of internal resources required within the High Performance Department
• Support the development of any performance network staff
• Participate in partnership with IF/THEN and STEM initiatives
• All duties listed above with other National Teams (Men’s, Women’s, Youth) as needed

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Sport & Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Physiology, or a related field
• Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
• Minimum of 3 years of practical performance experience within elite sport
• Capable of working in fast-paced and demanding environments
• Must be able to connect “micro” details to the “macro” vision and mission
• Proficient experience with Microsoft Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook) and Power BI
• Excellent written and verbal communication combined with a professional demeanor
• Able and willing to travel up to at least 50% of the year
• Able and willing to work non-traditional hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed
• Must be able to stand for long durations, squat, bend, lift, carry, and climb ladders
• Must be able to lift/move/carry up to 50 pounds
• First Aid and CPR certification

Desired Qualifications:

• PhD in Sport & Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Physiology, or a related field
• Knowledge and experience of performance requirements for adult and youth athletes
• Specialized experience working with athletes with disabilities
• Experience working in collaboration with coaches and other support staff
• Significant experience working with GPS, heart rate, force plates, and other monitoring systems
• Bilingual (English and Spanish)
• Thorough institutional knowledge of U.S. Soccer’s mission, goals, technical plan, policies, practices, and procedures

U.S. Soccer is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, military status, political belief, or any other characteristic protected under the law. This policy applies to all our employment practices within our organization.

We strongly encourage women, people of color, LGBTQIA, veterans, parents, and persons with disabilities to apply.

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