Performance Science Fellow

About the role

Utah Athletics, a Division I institution and BigXII Conference member, is seeking a Performance Science Fellow for Applied Health & Performance Science. This position exists within the Applied Health & Performance Science Department and will report to Anna Cruse, the Assistant Athletic Director for Applied Health & Performance Science. The purpose of this position is to provide support to Utah Football by assisting in the development and optimization of student-athlete performance, health, and wellness in accordance with the NCAA, BigXII, and University of Utah regulations.

Responsibilities

• Work in collaboration with Director of Football Performance Science to optimize student-athlete health, wellness, and performance
• Manage daily data collection logistics (Catapult, ForceDecks, miscellaneous testing technologies)
• Support assigned teams in implementation and management of performance technology (GPS, heart rate, force plates, etc.), data collection, and data analysis (Python, R, SQL, MatLab, etc.)
• Build and manage Football Teamworks AMS integrations, forms, and dashboards
• Utilize data analysis and visualization methods to support the initiatives of the Director of Football Performance Science
• Support Applied Health & Performance Science and Health & High Performance Team initiatives
• Support the education of student-athletes, coaches, and support staff on topics related to health, wellness, and high performance
• Conduct testing and assessment protocols

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in data analytics, business analytics, data science, computer science, engineering, kinesiology, sports science, exercise physiology, biomechanics, statistics, physics, or related field
• 1+ years of practical experience in a high-performance sports science environment (NCAA Division 1, Olympic, professional sports organization) utilizing technology and testing equipment
• Demonstrated proficiency via portfolio of projects utilizing statistics, analytics, analytics software, programming languages, data visualization, etc.
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages (Python, R, SQL, MatLab, etc.)

Required Skills & Abilities

• Ability to collaborate with a dynamic and diverse interdisciplinary team
• Experience utilizing sport technologies such as GPS, force plates, heart rate, and motion capture
• Demonstrated data analysis and visualization skills (Python, R, SQL, MatLab, etc.)
• Excellent verbal, written, and visualization communication skills
• Experience communicating complex information to coaches, staff, and athletes
• Experience in statistics and data analytics
• Ability to work a non-standard work schedule (early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays)
• Ability to lift and carry heavy objects weekly (50+ lbs)
• Must be able to pass a background check

Preferences

• Master's degree in data science, data analytics, business analytics, computer science, engineering, kinesiology, sports science, exercise physiology, biomechanics, statistics, mathematics, physics, or related field
• Experience coaching, teaching, or leading a group
• NSCA CPSS Certification
• Certified Builder and Admin for Teamworks AMS