25 sports scientist jobs found

Kickstart your career Leicester City Football Club as Academy Sports Scientist (U21)! Contract Type:  Permanent Hours Per Week:  37.5 Hours Do you have the drive and passion to make a real impact at Leicester City Football Club? About The Role & Who We’re Scouting We’re on the lookout for a passionate and skilled Academy Sports Scientist (U21) to join our squad at Leicester City Football Club. As a Academy Sports Scientist (U21), you’ll play a key role in defining and leading a leading-edge sports science provision based on a youth physical development model (YPDM) for U21s PDP academy players to ensure LCFC academy players are first team ready.  Your responsibilities will include leading the planning, delivery, and review of individualised athletic development to U21s players tailored towards ensuring players are first team ready, demonstrating improvements in athletic development in the U21s players across a season....

Job Description Job Purpose: Lead, develop and deliver the Sports Science provision for Colchester United’s first team. To optimise physical performance of all players individually and collectively in readiness for match day performance and long-term player development. With a special focus on athletic development & player availability. Report to: Head of Medical & First Team Head Coach. Role and responsibilities. Co-ordinate and lead the sports science provision for the First Team. Deliver the department’s philosophy of developing athletic performance while ensuring players are physically robust to meet the demands of an EFL programme. Deliver a programme of physical assessments to measure physical capabilities & analyse progress using objective data such as GPS & force plate monitoring. To design, develop & monitor individualised strength & conditioning programmes. To plan & lead individual...

TITLE: Academy Formation Strength & Conditioning Coach   DEPARTMENT: Team Operations   REPORTS TO: Academy Head of Strength & Conditioning  FLSA: Exempt, Full-time        WHAT SETS YOU APART  The Academy Formation Strength & Condition Coach manages and supports the Formation age groups in their daily training and weekend games.  The coach coordinates all training and game activities with soccer and medical staff and has a special focus on the physical preparation, recovery, and development of the players.     DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES  Design and implement safe and effective strength and conditioning programs for junior athletes Create and deliver movement literacy, proficiency, and control sessions Develop and document screening protocols for physical assessment, movement, and agility...

TITLE: Academy Formation Strength & Conditioning Coach   DEPARTMENT: Team Operations   REPORTS TO: Academy Head of Strength & Conditioning  FLSA: Exempt, Full-time        WHAT SETS YOU APART  The Academy Formation Strength & Condition Coach manages and supports the Formation age groups in their daily training and weekend games.  The coach coordinates all training and game activities with soccer and medical staff and has a special focus on the physical preparation, recovery, and development of the players.     DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES  Design and implement safe and effective strength and conditioning programs for junior athletes Create and deliver movement literacy, proficiency, and control sessions Develop and document screening protocols for physical assessment, movement, and agility...

About Us The Utah Royals FC, Real Salt Lake (RSL), and RSL Training Academy are dedicated to the growth and success of soccer in Utah. The Utah Royals FC is committed to empowerment, while RSL represents the state with pride and fosters a winning culture. The RSL Training Academy nurtures young athletes and instills values of discipline and teamwork. Together, they are committed to inspiring the soccer culture of Utah and creating lasting impressions one winning experience at a time. Summary Real Salt Lake is seeking an experienced Return to Play / Rehabilitation & Performance Coach to bridge the gap between clinical rehabilitation and full first team reintegration for injured players. The role bridges the sports medicine and performance departments, designing and delivering gym and on-field rehabilitation programs while collaborating with medical staff and the sports scientist to guide load management and recovery. When rehab demands are lower, the coach will...

Your Role We’re hiring a Senior Data Scientist to join our Athlete Performance team in London. You’ll be partnering with world class sports scientists and engineering teams to build algorithms and derive insights from wearable sensor, optical tracking and GPS data that directly impact how athletes train and compete, from local high schools to professional teams. For this role, we're currently considering candidates who live within a commuting distance of our offices in London or Barcelona.  As a Senior Data Scientist, you’ll: Create and improve algorithms.  You’ll use your expertise in signal processing to run mathematical and statistical operations on raw sensor and GPS data. Your work will help us derive high-value metrics around human movement classification and physical load quantification , turning raw data into actionable insights for our users. Deliver insights at scale.  You’ll build and deploy models that...

Heart of Midlothian Football Club has an exciting opportunity for a Sport Scientist to work with our U19s squad. The Sport Scientist will lead a program of sport science support services, including on-pitch and gym-based delivery, GPS load monitoring and fitness testing for our U19s squad. You will play an essential role in the players’ preparation for matches and will be required to attend all U19s fixtures, both home and away. If you have previous experience of providing Sport Science services within a professional team sport environment, have a degree in Sport Science or related discipline, are highly motivated and passionate about working with and developing young athletes - we would love to hear from you. U19s Sport Scientist Responsibilities: • Implement our long-term athletic development framework to support young athletes in preparing for the physical demands of full-time professional football. • Liaise with the Head of Academy Performance to design...

Job Location:      Academy Training Ground, BR3 1NZ Contract Type:   Student Placement Period : August 2026 to June 2027 Deadline:             19th April 2026 Who we are: We are Crystal Palace Football Club, a Premier League Football Club with more than 160 years of proud history. Spread across three different sites - brand new main offices at Selhurst Park Stadium, our London office, and our Training Ground/Academy, we offer the best atmosphere and culture for our fans and our employees.  We strive for excellence in the workplace with a philosophy of high standards, professionalism, and a strong work ethic from our employees. We are constantly trying to grow, diversify and build with not only our team on the pitch, but also our team in the offices and on the ground. About this placement: Full-time Masters by Research enrolment with student placement. 12 – 18...

JOB PURPOSE The purpose of the role is to assist in the development and implementation of the Academy’s Sports Science plan in line with the Club’s overall strategy for developing elite players.  Focus will primarily be on the development of the following areas of support; · Strength and conditioning – pitch & gym based work. · Diet and nutrition. · Sports Science - including physiology, biomechanics, physical testing and measurement. · Overall delivery of targets and the running of Luton Town Football Club 2020 Ltd (LTFC), with particular focus on the fitness of LTFC playing staff. · To commit to the collective decisions of the Board. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES  · To assist the Head of Academy Sport Science in delivering all relevant aspects in line with the Club’s strategic objectives and the Elite Player Performance Plan (EPPP). · To work in tandem with all other...

Every player who puts on the shirt of the Scottish National Team deserves the best on and off the pitch with an integrated focussed team behind them.    Currently, the Scottish FA Performance Services Department is looking to bring together the best innovative, insightful and collaborative team to meet these challenges.     Our vision is: ·       To be the best on and off the pitch; leading innovation and research and providing a world-class approach to the medical and performance services for our national teams whilst providing the highest standards of service at all times. Our aim is to: ·       Enable our players to be the best on and off the park ·       To provide a high-quality service allowing them to be in peak physical condition and enabling them to play for and succeed for their country ·       To work...

Every player who puts on the shirt of the Scottish National Team deserves the best on and off the pitch with an integrated focussed team behind them.    Currently, the Scottish FA Performance Services Department is looking to bring together the best innovative, insightful and collaborative team to meet these challenges.     Our vision is: ·       To be the best on and off the pitch; leading innovation and research and providing a world-class approach to the medical and performance services for our national teams whilst providing the highest standards of service at all times. Our aim is to: ·       Enable our players to be the best on and off the park ·       To provide a high-quality service allowing them to be in peak physical condition and enabling them to play for and succeed for their country ·       To work...

Birmingham City Football Club is on the rise. With an incredible history dating back to 1875, Birmingham City Football Club is part of an exciting period of accelerated growth and modernisation, and is playing it’s part in once-in-a-generation opportunity to support the transformation of England’s second city as part of the  Sports Quarter  project. ​ With significant investment across our football, commercial, and community operations, we are rebuilding the Club for long-term success — on and off the pitch. ​ The journey we’re on involves strengthening our structures, elevating our performance environments, growing our teams, and investing heavily in the people, processes and culture that will define the next chapter of Birmingham City FC. Birmingham City Football Club is seeking a dedicated and ambitious  Academy Schoolboy Physiotherapist  to join our Academy Performance Support Department. This is a fantastic...

Start Date: Immediate At Football Radar, our mission is to be the world-leading provider of football analytics. For over a decade, we have combined predictive modelling techniques with expert analysis and our proprietary datasets to deliver insights that drive success for our betting clients and football clubs. By combining the agility of a start-up with the stability of an established business, we’ve created an environment where innovation and long-term success go hand in hand. About The Role As a Data Scientist on our Prediction Team, you will use our extensive dataset to enhance existing predictive models, research new methods, and turn your insights into production-ready solutions.  Your research will involve a mix of well-executed analyses and innovative modelling to solve unique challenges in football analytics, where your work will directly enhance our predictions and decision-making processes To achieve this, you will have the freedom to explore and...

Graduate Data Scientist   At Football Radar, our mission is to be the world-leading provider of football analytics. For over a decade, we have combined predictive modelling techniques with expert analysis and our proprietary datasets to deliver insights that drive success for our betting clients and football clubs. By combining the agility of a start-up with the stability of an established business, we’ve created an environment where innovation and long-term success go hand in hand. About The Role As a Graduate Data Scientist on our Prediction Team, you will use our extensive dataset to enhance existing predictive models, research new methods, and turn your insights into production-ready solutions. Your research will involve a mix of well-executed analyses and innovative modelling to solve unique challenges in football analytics, where your work will directly enhance our predictions and decision-making processes. To achieve this, you will have the...

U.S. Soccer Overview   The U.S. Soccer Federation exists in service to soccer. Our aim is to ignite a national passion for the game. Because we believe that soccer is more than a sport; it is a force for good.    We understand the importance and the power of teamwork, on and off the pitch. That is why we work closely with our Federation partners and members, to inspire, support and guide every level of the game: from the grassroots to the National Teams. We want to bring soccer into every home and every community, right across America. Because we believe that soccer can transform lives like no other sport. Soccer can represent the best of U.S.    U.S. Soccer is in a period of significant growth, with ambitious plans for U.S. Soccer in the near and far future. We are, therefore, looking for dynamic servant leaders to join us on this journey: in service to soccer. Applicants must be able to demonstrate visionary leadership, analytical...

NO PHONE CALLS OR EMAILS, PLEASE.  Thanks for your interest! Due to the volume of applications, we’re unable to respond to individual status inquiries. If selected to move forward, you’ll hear from our HR team at Nashville Soccer Club. POSITION OVERVIEW The Performance Scientist supports player availability and performance by leading sport science data operations, monitoring, reporting, and applied insights that inform training, recovery, and return-to-performance decisions. This role reports directly to the Director of High Performance and works in close collaboration to define the path forward for key initiatives. The Performance Scientist will be provided autonomy to determine the best execution plan, while ensuring alignment with coaching, performance, and medical priorities. RESPONSIBILITIES Own end-to-end sports science data operations (collection, QA/QC, documentation, and governance) across performance data streams. Lead training and...

ABOUT OUR COMPANY The Philadelphia Union operates and competes in Major League Soccer, the top professional league in the United States. Youth development is the core of our mission and the heart of our passion. The Philadelphia Union Academy program is free of charge, so Philadelphia’s future players of promise have an opportunity to pursue their passions without the burden of paying to play. Selection into the program is a true accomplishment and the major step in a player’s path to Subaru Park.   The innovative Philadelphia Union Academy program is deeply based in sport science and performance and follows best practices in coaching education. It includes three developmental phases: Junior Academy (U9 - U12), Mid Academy (U13 - U15), Senior Academy (U16 - U18) and targeted scouting as needed as it relates to Philadelphia Union II (NCAA, MLS Next Pro, USL). At all ages, our players are asked to lead by example and embrace the ethos and culture of...

Job Title: Sporting Data Science Intern   Who CITY is: St. Louis CITY is more than just the newest local MLS soccer team, we have quickly become the heartbeat of St. Louis and are leading the frontier of an emerging cultural renaissance. Join our growing family of 500+ visionaries in a fun and fast-paced work environment that provides unmatched potential for new ideas, personal growth, and immediate impact.   Who you are: CITY provides a progressive and supportive workplace that lets YOU be YOU.  We value unique experiences and perspectives, and we hire employees who leverage their differences to add value.  Feel the impact of your ideas come to life as you join in the thunderous roar of 22,500 impassioned fans at our state-of-the art facility.   What CITY does: Join us today in the mission of uniting the St. Louis Region and redefining what it means to be a soccer team.   Position Summary St. Louis CITY SC is...

U.S. Soccer Overview     The U.S. Soccer Federation exists in service to soccer. Our aim is to ignite a national passion for the game. Because we believe that soccer is more than a sport; it is a force for good.    We understand the importance and the power of teamwork, on and off the pitch. That is why we work closely with our Federation partners and members, to inspire, support and guide every level of the game: from the grassroots to the National Teams. We want to bring soccer into every home and every community, right across America. Because we believe that soccer can transform lives like no other sport. Soccer can represent the best of U.S.    U.S. Soccer is in a period of significant growth, with ambitious plans for U.S. Soccer in the near and far future. We are, therefore, looking for dynamic servant leaders to join us on this journey: in service to soccer. Applicants must be able to demonstrate visionary leadership,...

Company Description  Swish Analytics is a sports analytics, betting and fantasy startup building the next generation of predictive sports analytics data products. We believe that oddsmaking is a challenge rooted in engineering, mathematics, and sports betting expertise; not intuition.  We're looking for team-oriented individuals with an authentic passion for accurate and predictive real-time data who can execute in a fast-paced, creative, and continually-evolving environment without sacrificing technical excellence. Our challenges are unique, so we hope you are comfortable in uncharted territory and passionate about building systems to support products across a variety of industries and consumer/enterprise clients.   Job Description Swish Analytics is hiring Soccer Data Scientists to join our ever-growing team! Data Science is at the core of our business, so this team has true ownership and impact over developing core components of Swish's data...