Performance Science Specialist
NYU · New York, NY
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Required Education
Bachelor's Degree in exercise science, kinesiology, sports science, biomechanics or a related field.
Preferred Education
Master's Degree in exercise science, data science or a performance-related discipline.
Required Experience:
1+ years of experience as a Sport Scientist within a collegiate, professional, or elite private program.
Preferred Experience:
3+ years of experience as a Sport Scientist within a collegiate, professional, or elite private program. Experience as a Strength and Conditioning Coach within a collegiate, professional or elite private program.
Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
CSCS Certification by the NSCA. Certified in CPR/AED. Requires a working knowledge of NCAA compliance rules. Comfortable and familiar working the the following training methods and technologies: GPS/IMU wearables, force plates, velocity-based training (VBT), motion capture. Experience with athlete management systems and proficiency with Microsoft Office. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt quickly to the needs of various varsity programs. Proficiency teaching olympic lifts. Proficiency designing elite level conditioning and agility programs.
Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of NCAA Division III legislation regarding permissible activities by student athletes. Technical proficiency in Tableau, Power BI for data science applications. Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays to support varsity training schedules and competitions.