Skill Acquisition Coach

All the responsibilities we'll trust you with

• Analyze sport demands and define what drives success based on the key technical and perceptual constraints.
• Identify the bottlenecks to the expression of sport-specific skills.
• Translate insights into targeted practice interventions based on principles of motor learning and skill acquisition.
• Embed within individual training, team practice, and gym-based training environments to build trust, identify opportunities, and accelerate integration.
• Design and co-deliver training environments using constraints-led approaches, variable and adaptive practice structures, and decision-rich environments.
• Optimize movement efficiency in context, decision-making under pressure, and skill transfer to competition.
• Integrate motor learning principles into strength & conditioning, performance science, rehab and mental performance.
• Contribute sport-specific skill acquisition perspective into the athlete needs analysis and prioritization process to strengthen the link back to performance outcomes.
• Develop frameworks for practical integration of skill acquisition into training environments across the core sports programs and corporate projects.
• Educate coaches on motor learning principles, practice design, and skill transfer strategies.

Requirements

• Undergraduate and Master’s degree in sports science or related field (emphasis on motor learning and skill acquisition)
• 5+ years of experience in applied performance / coaching environments
• Proven track record for successful integration of motor learning, skill acquisition, and practice design interventions in applied performance environments
• Credentials and experience in strength and conditioning (CSCS or equivalent preferred)
• Travel 30-40%

Qualifications

• Permanent
• Benefits eligible

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $85,360.00 - $128,040.00 + cash incentives.

Schedule

Not specified