Applied Sport Science Coordinator

Job Information

Job Title:

Applied Sport Science Coordinator (252642)

Job Number: 252642

Organization:
Athletic Department

Schedule:

Full-time – Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, with frequent evenings and weekends as required.

Work Type:
Onsite

Salary Range:
Negotiable based on experience

Benefits:
Yes

Required Attachments:
Resume, Cover Letter

The Applied Sport Science Coordinator will work closely with the Director of Sport Science to provide sport science services to student athletes, with a primary focus on performance, development, recovery, and overall health. This role will serve as the primary liaison for Olympic Sport teams as assigned by the Director of Sport Science, while also assisting with the University of Oklahoma Football Team.

It is an essential member of the multidisciplinary performance team, manages the day‑to‑day operation of the sport science lab, its calendar, and the sport science student‑worker program. In addition, the position supports the Performance Research & Analytics Coordinator with data stewardship.

• Report directly to the Director of Sport Science and collaborate closely with coaching, performance, dietetics, and medical staff to support student‑athletes, teams, and performance science initiatives.
• Assist the Director of Sport Science with maintaining ongoing communications with coaching staff, strength & conditioning staff, athletic trainers, team physicians, mental health staff, and administration regarding performance science and research/development.
• Assist in the development of student‑athletes’ physical loading plans, monitoring group and individualized responses, guiding recovery participation, and ensuring effective communication between coaches, performance team members, and athletes.
• Collect, manage, and analyze performance data from a variety of sources (GPS, wearables, physical testing, etc.), ensuring that data is accurate, actionable, and integrated into the department’s performance management systems.
• Support and/or lead the development of scalable systems and processes to improve efficiency, accuracy, and consistency of load monitoring and return‑to‑play decision‑making through standardized, action‑oriented processes.
• Assist with individual and team game‑day operations related to preparation assessments (e.g., kinetic, kinematic analysis, workload, and preparedness monitoring) and recovery strategies.
• Deliver meaningful performance insights to coaches, performance staff, medical staff, and other relevant personnel to assist with decision‑making on player development and recovery strategies.
• Assist in tracking and reporting on individual player progress, focusing on physical performance metrics and injury risk mitigation.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss player monitoring, injury prevention strategies, and training interventions.
• Assist with research, analysis, and translation of scientific inquiry and sport science initiatives to remain up‑to‑date with industry trends and standards.
• Assist departmental collaboration with the OU Health and Exercise Science department on research techniques and data analytics.
• Develop effective educational presentations, consensus statements and best practices and handout materials for staff and student‑athlete education.
• Lead assigned teams, manage biomechanics instruments and assessments, and mentor the student‑worker curriculum.
• Perform additional duties as deemed necessary by the Director of Sport Science.

Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Physiology, Neuroscience, Data Analytics, or a related field from an accredited college or university AND at least 24 months of experience working with an NCAA institution or professional sports team, focusing on athlete load monitoring in an applied sports setting.

Will accept 48 months of related experience in lieu of the Bachelor’s degree for a total of 72 months of experience.

• Comprehensive knowledge and application of performance science practices.
• Ability to work a non‑standard work week, including breaks, holidays, and weekends.
• Capability to delegate…