Employer: Bay FC
Role: Performance Specialist
Reports to: Director of Medical and Performance
Background
Bay FC is the first NWSL team in the Bay Area. Co-founded by four U.S. Women’s National Team legends—Brandi Chastain, Aly Wagner, Danielle Slaton, and Leslie Osborne—in partnership with global investment firm Sixth Street, Bay FC is changing the face of women’s soccer as we know it. Beginning play in the 2024 season, we are building a squad that will play the beautiful game with power, passion, energy, and creativity.
Bay FC is a team that defies convention and transcends culture. We are proud to represent the Bay Area with its tapestry of different ethnicities, languages, climates, and ideas. Our team will be a uniting force, building a culture of belonging and shared pride. We will become a beacon of hope and connection, welcoming and embracing all fans. Our stadium will be a home for people of all backgrounds and identities. We will be the bridge that unites the Bay’s diverse communities. Through our actions and our love of the game, we will inspire and improve the lives of others.
While our community is our foundation, our love of football is our reason for being. We have the fire to be the best, and we will show up on the field every day with intensity, competitiveness, passion, and a drive to win.
Position Summary
The Performance Specialist is responsible for contributing to the daily operations of the Performance department including strength and conditioning, end-stage rehabilitation/return to performance and sports science/research initiatives, as directed. Above all, this individual will help execute effective and efficient operations, processes and communications and provide a positive and professional experience for players and staff.
Key Responsibilities
Under the direction of the Director of Medical and Performance, this individual will:
- Collaborate and contribute to the development of integrated player monitoring and strength and conditioning plans for all players.
- Lead the delivery of gym-based strength and conditioning for players.
- Collaborate with the Director of Medical and Performance and members of the Medical Department to interpret player data to build detailed strength training, conditioning and injury risk mitigation programs.
- Provide support to players during all training sessions and games.
- Be available to attend all home and away training sessions and games, as directed.
- Assist with on-field training, conditioning, and end-stage return to play sessions for players.
- Research latest trends and performance strategies to continually innovate and be at the forefront of training advances.
- Collaborate with the Team Medical Staff to modify training programs
- Demonstrate high-level interpersonal skills required to work effectively with players, Team Medical Staff, Coaches, other Team personnel and League staff.
- Compile reports as required by the League.
- Comply with all League medical policies and protocols.
- Follow codes and standards of their governing bodies and all applicable League Rules and
Team policies.
- Attend all activities/meetings/programs as required by the League.
- Perform other duties as assigned or required by the League
Qualifications:
- Minimum of five (3) years of experience managing performance soccer programs in collegiate, professional, or international environments
- Experience working in a professional women’s sporting environment preferred
- Masters in Exercise/Sport Physiology, Sport Science, Exercise Science or Strength, Conditioning.
- Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), or Certified Performance and Sports Scientist (CPSS) certification
- First Aid and CPR certification
- Vast knowledge and experience working with performance technologies
- High degree of personal integrity, supporting club culture, values, and objectives
- Strong communicator and collaborator.
Compensation: Salary range of $90,000-$100,000; actual base compensation within the identified range will vary based on factors relevant to the position such as experience and skill level.
Bay FC is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
