Applied Sport Science Coordinator (Healthcare)

The Applied Sport Science Coordinator will work closely with the Director of Sport Science to provide sport science services to student athletes, with a primary focus on performance, development, recovery, and overall health. This role serves will serve as the primary liaison for teams as assigned by the Director of Sport Science. As part of the role and responsibilities with athletic teams, this position will serve as an essential member of the multidisciplinary performance team. Further, this position will manage the day-to-day operation of the sport science lab, sport science lab calendar, and sport science student worker program. In addition to the applied sport science responsibilities, this position will support our Performance Research & Analytics Coordinator with storage, hygiene, analysis, visualization, and overall stewardship of performance related data.

Essential Functions

• Assist the Director of Sport Science with providing sport science services to OU Student-Athletes 
• Assists Director of Sport Science with maintaining ongoing communications with coaching staff, strength & conditioning staff, athletic trainers, team physicians, mental health staff, and administration regarding performance science and research/development
• Assist in the monitoring of student-athletes' physical loading, group and individualize responses, and recovery status, ensuring effective transition between training, competition, and recovery
• Assists with individual and team game day operations related to preparation assessments (e.g., kinetic, and kinematic analysis, workload, and preparedness monitoring) and recovery strategies
• Collect, manage, and analyze performance data from a variety of sources (GPS, wearables, physical testing, etc.), ensuring that data is accurate, actionable, and integrated into the department's performance management systems
• Provide performance insights and reports to coaches, performance staff, medical staff, and other relevant personnel to assist with decision-making on player development and recovery strategies
• Assist in tracking and reporting on individual player progress, focusing on physical performance metrics and injury risk mitigation
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss player monitoring, injury prevention strategies, and training interventions
• Assists with research, analysis, and translation of scientific inquiry and studies sport science initiatives to remain up-to-date with industry trends and standards
• Assists collaboration with the OU Heath and Exercise Science department on research techniques and data analytics
• Develops effective sport-specific educational presentations and handout materials for student athletes with emphasis on recovery
• Administrative responsibilities related to daily operations of Recovery room or Sport Science Lab
• Performs related duties as assigned or as required to successfully fulfill function of the position

Education: Bachelor's degree in Exercise Physiology, Neuroscience, Data Analytics or related field from an accredited college or university AND: 

• 24 months of experience working with an NCAA institution or professional sports team, and athlete load monitoring in an applied sports setting.

Equivalency/Substitution: Will accept 48 months of related experience in lieu of the Bachelor's degree for a total of 72 months of experience.

Skills:

• Comprehensive knowledge and application of performance science practices
• Ability to work a non-standard work week, including breaks, holidays, and weekends.
• Capability of delegating tasks/duties effectively and efficiently to department members
• Effective communication, presentation, and counseling skills
• Knowledge of monitoring and recovery tools, technologies, and methodologies
• Knowledge of data management, analysis, and data visualization
• Competent in coding language (preferably R), data analysis (R, SAS, SPSS, JASP, etc.)
• Knowledge of rules and regulations of athletic governing bodies (NCAA)

Certifications:

• Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) or Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association (CSCCa) certification.

Working Conditions: 

• Ability to engage in repetitive motions.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs
• Regular pressure to meet productivity standards
• Frequent exposure to pressure caused by deadlines and busy periods  
• Potential travel with various teams possible

Physical working requirements: 

• Ability to engage in repetitive motions and communicate effectively.
• Exposure to temperature changes. Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions including in the heat and cold.

Supervision: Multiple student workers and graduate assistant

Departmental Preferences: 

• Master's or PhD in Sport Science, Physiology, Biomechanics, Data Analytics, or related field
• Certified Performance & Sport Scientist (CPSS) and / or CSCS certification from NSCA preferred
• 2+ years of experience working in a similar role, in college or professional sports environment
• Significant and recent experience working with Catapult GPS, Hawkin Dynamics Force Plates, and Vald Suite of products
• Experience programming language (preferably R, Python), and statistical analysis software (R, SAS, SPSS, JASP, etc.)
• Current CPR/First Aid/AED Certification
• Driver's License
• Knowledge of rules and regulations of athletic governing bodies (NCAA)
• Ability to work a non-standard work week, including breaks, holidays, and weekends.
• Capable of delegating tasks/duties effectively and efficiently to department members
• Effective communication, presentation, and counseling skills

Special Instructions: If you are selected as a final candidate for this position, you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy. To view the policy, visit https://hr.ou.edu/Policies-Handbooks/TB-Testing.

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