Director of Sports Performance

Job OverviewThe Director of Sports Performance will manage the day-to-day sports science operations - implements protocols and procedures to monitor all facets of Player well-being, training and games; applies scientific knowledge to improve performance and prevent injury of Players; management of the return to participation of injured Players for Rhode Island FC, a men’s pro soccer club playing in the USL Championship. This position is for a year-round employee, the Director of Sports Performance will attend all training, scrimmages, treatment sessions, as well as all home and away games. The projected start date is July 1st, 2026. Licenses or Certifications· CPR certification for Health Care ProviderEducational Experience· Minimum four (4) year college/university bachelor’s degree or higher in related Sports Science or Applied Kinesiology fieldWork Experiences· Minimum four (4) year’s experience in Strength and Conditioning or comparable field· Experience with elite level athletes· Experience working in a high tempo, high stress environment· Professional soccer experience preferred· Must be willing to travel for business – weekend work and travel is necessary· Preferred Proficiency in Microsoft applications and knowledge of current technologies· Bilingual English/Spanish is preferredPrimary Duties and Responsibilities· Technical responsibilities will include the development, implementation, and delivery of the following:o Return to play protocolso Strength and conditioning (Mobility, Pre-Activation, Post-Session S&C)o Warm-Upo Data Monitoring/GPS· Assist coaches with the planning, delivery and review of training sessions· Periodization of team off-season, preseason and in season programs. duties as assigned or required by the Club. Physical Requirements:· Ability to lift patients using biomedical techniques frequently throughout the course of a workday/shift; must be capable of easily lifting fifty (50) pounds of weight alone.· Ability to walk, bend, stand, and reach constantly during a workday/shift. Ability to participate in sustained activities for many hours in duration in accordance with state labor laws. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.