Job Details

Performance Science Coordinator

Position Number: 6887965
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Position Type: Athletics/Coaching

Performance Science Coordinator

Job Summary

Utah Athletics, a Division I institution and BigXII Conference member, is seeking a Performance Science Coordinator in the Applied Health & Performance Science department. This position exists within the Applied Health & Performance Science Department and will report to the Assistant Athletic Director for Applied Health & Performance Science. The purpose of this position is to provide support to varsity sports 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
Job Responsibilities:

Work in collaboration with coaches and support staff to optimize student-athlete health, wellness, and performance in areas including, but not limited to load management, performance prioritization, return to play, baseline testing and screening, student-athlete education, etc.
Support assigned teams in implementation and management of performance technology (GPS, heart rate, force plates, etc.), data collection, and data analysis (Python, R, Power BI, etc.)
Collaborate with the athletic department's support staff for varsity teams including Sports Medicine, Strength & Conditioning, Sport Psychology & Wellness and Performance Nutrition in formulating actionable solutions to relevant performance problems
Support the building and management of all Teamworks AMS integrations, forms, and dashboards
Utilize data analysis and visualization methods to inform coaches and support staff in the decision-making process
Support Applied Health & Performance Science and High Performance Team initiatives
Educate student-athletes, coaches, and support staff on topics related to health, wellness, and high performance
Engage in regular continuing education and networking to stay up to date on cutting-edge and innovative best practices in an ever-evolving industry
Conduct testing and assessment protocols relevant to assigned teams
Serve on departmental/campus committees as requested
Lead interns on projects relevant to assigned teams
Primary Team Assignments: Variety of Olympic Sports

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 (Power BI, Tableau, Python, R, etc.)
Excellent verbal, written, and visualization communication skills
Experience communicating with coaches, staff, and athletes
Experience or coursework in statistics, data analytics, physiology, and biomechanics

This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree in kinesiology, sports science, exercise physiology, biomechanics, statistics, physics, or related field and 1+ years of practical experience in a high-performance sport environment (NCAA Division 1, Olympic, professional sports organization)
- In lieu of a Master's degree, a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 3+ years of experience may also be considered
Certified Builder and Admin for Teamworks AMS required by start of position
Demonstrated proficiency via portfolio of projects utilizing statistics, analytics, analytics software, programming languages, data visualization, etc.
CPSS Certification through the NSCA by start date

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Preferences

Proficiency in one or more programming languages (Python, R, SQL, MatLab, etc.)
Background in academic or applied research
Experience coaching, teaching, or leading a group

Special Instructions
Optional: Attach a Portfolio

Requisition Number: PRN44136B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary: This position requires the ability to work a non-standard work schedule (early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays).
Department: 00327 - Athletics Department
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: DOE
Close Date: 4/28/2026
Open Until Filled:

To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/195651