Development Performance Science Intern

Position: Development Performance Science Intern

Location: Commerce City, CO

Job : 531

# of Openings: 1

Job Title:

Development Performance Science Intern

Department:
Player Health & Performance Department

Business Unit:

Location:

Dicks Sporting Goods Park

Reports To:

First Team Performance Scientist

Employment Type:

Intern – Part Time – Non-Exempt

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KSE is seeking a Development Performance Science Intern to lead the day-to-day operations of the performance monitoring strategies of the Colorado Rapids 2nd team. The Development Performance Science Intern will work within the Player Health & Performance Department and is responsible for collecting, processing, analyzing and reporting athlete workload, performance and readiness data of the second team under the guidance of the First Team performance scientist.

The position will work within a multidisciplinary high-performance environment and collaborate closely with medical and performance staff to support the player health, development, and on-field performance, as well as foster a data-informed decision-making culture.

Examples of work performed:

• Lead the collection and dissemination of GPS session/game data for the second team
• Lead all on-field live monitoring strategies
• Conduct, manage and interpret readiness and performance testing of all second team and high-potential players (i.e. jump, strength and sprint profiling, movement screen, wellness report)
• Ensure data hygiene and accurate record-keeping. (i.e. GPS spikes, VALD tags/trials, attendance, availability)
• Maintain the Athlete Management System (Teamworks AMS) and all other databases of the second team with accurate, up-to-date profiles
• Collaborate closely with the second team performance and medical staff to counsel technical coaches and inform player development, return to play, and daily on-field periodization strategies based on the data collected
• Collaborate closely with the First Team and Academy performance and medical staff to provide training workload targets/recommendations for players moving between teams
• Support evidence-based decision-making through applied research and literature review
• Liaise with First Team Performance Scientist and Sr. Director of Sport & Data Science to evaluate and implement state-of-the-art technology

Working Conditions & Physical Demands:

• Typical Office Conditions & On-Field Conditions
• Lift 50 lbs. daily, elite demonstration of exercises to the standard of a professional soccer team
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a professional or elite sport environment
• Demonstrated proficiency working with GPS (e.g., Catapult, STATSports, Player Data) and common sport science technology (i.e. VALD Nord Board, Force Frame, Smart Speed, Force Decks)
• Experience working with an Athlete Management System (Teamworks AMS)
• Certified Performance and Sport Scientist (CPSS) or seeking certification
• CPR/AED

• Master’s degree in Sport Science, Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Exercise Physiology, Statistics or related field
• Proficiency in data analysis (i.e. R, Python, SQL)
• Experience working with event data (i.e. Stats Bomb, Impect) and/or tracking data (Tracab, Skill Corner)
• Two years of experience in a professional or elite sport environment
• Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
• Ability to acquire or produce and maintain a valid driver’s license and meet company vehicle driving standards.
• Strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence
• Strong proficiency in data analysis and the ability to translate complex information into simple, concise and actionable recommendations
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and handle data in accordance with HIPAA compliance standards
• Ability to work independently & in a group…