High Performance Physiologist

About this position

U.S. Ski & Snowboard is seeking a High Performance Physiologist. This is a full-time, exempt position eligible for our full benefits package including medical insurance and retirement. For inquiries or help with your application, please email HR@usskiandsnowboard.org.

SUMMARY / OBJECTIVE

This role is central to the development and execution of evidence-based training and performance strategies across all phases of the annual training cycle. The High Performance Physiologist will support training planning, performance strategy, and athlete development through consultation on training methodology, physiology, recovery, and performance optimization. The successful candidate will work directly with athletes and coaches to optimize physiological adaptation, monitor athlete readiness, and drive performance outcomes at the national and international level.

ABOUT US

U.S. Ski & Snowboard (USSS) is committed to leading, encouraging, and supporting athletes in achieving excellence and making the United States of America the Best in the World in Olympic skiing and snowboarding. We are committed to fostering, cultivating and maintaining a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion by creating an environment in which diversity is valued, equity is striven for, and inclusion is embraced.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support training planning, performance strategy, and athlete development through consultation on training methodology, physiology, recovery, and performance optimization.
• Work directly with athletes and coaches to optimize physiological adaptation, monitor athlete readiness, and drive performance outcomes at the national and international level.
• Other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES & EXPERIENCE

• Preferred: Experience in high-performance sports, knowledge of physiology, recovery, and performance optimization, ability to consult with athletes and coaches, and strong communication skills.

INTERVIEW PROCESS

• SparkHire: One-way video interview as screener
• Zoom interview with Hiring Manager
• Zoom interview with Team
• Zoom or in-person interview with Department Head

U.S. SKI AND SNOWBOARD EEO STATEMENT

USSS is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances. USSS's management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs and general treatment during employment.