Sport Scientist​/Fitness Coach - MLS

The Utah Royals FC, Real Salt Lake (RSL), and RSL Training Academy are dedicated to the growth and success of soccer in Utah. The Utah Royals FC is committed to empowerment, while RSL represents the state with pride and fosters a winning culture. The RSL Training Academy nurtures young athletes and instills values of discipline and teamwork. Together, they are committed to inspiring the soccer culture of Utah and creating lasting impressions one winning experience at a time.

SUMMARY
The Sport Scientist / Fitness Coach for Utah Royals FC is responsible for supporting the physical development, performance, and well-being of players through evidence-based training, monitoring, and recovery strategies. This role works closely with coaching and player health and performance staff to ensure players are physically prepared to meet the demands of elite competition.

• Plan and deliver individualized and team-based physical conditioning programs (endurance, speed, power, mobility, etc.)
• Work closely with the entire player health and performance department to create comprehensive physical profiles for each player
• Work closely with the Lead Strength and Conditioning Coach to translate gym-based strength and power development to the teams on field physical conditioning.
• Integrate knowledge of the menstrual cycle and hormonal fluctuations into training periodization, recovery protocols, and performance monitoring.
• Collaborate with medical and support staff to track menstrual health and ensure optimal performance and well-being
• Design the daily, weekly, and monthly training plans and periodization strategies
• Ensure the day-to-day implementation of individual physical conditioning support to players; ensure that each player’s individual physical priorities are targeted, driven by objective profiling
• Lead the monitoring and analysis of training and match physical performance data, working to ensure that this data is used to optimize on field training practices through the production of comprehensive training and match reports
• Ensure the implementation of player monitoring and testing systems (performance, development, workload and response), generating insights used to inform multidisciplinary decision making and player management on an ongoing basis, with comprehensive physical performance reports
• Deliver pre-match warm-ups, post-match recovery, and travel logistics as needed
• Collaborate with coaches and player health and performance staff to manage training periodization, injury prevention, and return-to-play protocols
• Liaise closely with other player health and performance staff regarding the prevention and rehabilitation of all injuries
• Be an integral part of the multi-disciplinary approach to return to play processes
• Collaborate with the Team CMO/Team Physician(s), Athletic Trainers, and Physical Therapist(s) as it relates to Player’s health, safety, and well-being
• Provide daily input into player availability and wellness reports
• Utilize sports science technology and data analytics to support performance decision-making
• Ensure data collection is maintained to the highest standard possible and utilized in an objective manner, in-line with physical performance benchmarks
• Maintain detailed records of physical performance data and provide regular reports to relevant staff
• Analyze and model football data to support decision-making across performance, recruitment, and opposition analysis
• Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and quality across reporting outputs and data pipelines
• Automate recurring analytical workflows to improve efficiency and consistency across the department
• Apply performance technology and data to track progress, provide insights, and support evidence-based decision-making
• Other duties as assigned.

• Master’s Degree or higher in a related sports medicine, sport science or sports performance field
• Certified Performance and Sports Scientist (CPSS) certification
• Experience of working in Elite Soccer
• Work experience must demonstrate a history of being naturally player-centric and having the confidence to challenge the team when behavior threatens culture
• Highly inclusive and…