Academy Performance Coach

In order to be considered for this role, after clicking "Apply Now" above and being redirected, you must fully complete the application process on the follow-up screen. About Us Utah Royals FC, Real Salt Lake, Real Monarchs, and the RSL Academy are united by a shared mission of winning together through development. about sport and motivated to grow your career in a purpose-driven organization, we invite you to join us. Responsibilities Include Lead daily on-field physical preparation, including warm-ups, conditioning, speed development, and individualized player programs. Design and implement strength and conditioning programs for academy athletes. Monitor player performance and workload using GPS, heart rate, wellness, and other performance data. Analyze performance data and provide actionable recommendations to coaches, medical staff, and players. Collaborate with coaching, sports medicine, and performance staff to support player development and return-to-play processes. Conduct fitness testing and performance assessments to evaluate player progress. Educate players on training, recovery, nutrition, sleep, and long-term athletic development. Maintain accurate performance records and athlete monitoring data. Support Academy and Real Monarchs training sessions, matches, tournaments, and related travel as needed. Ensure compliance with all MLS, MLS NEXT Pro, MLS NEXT, U. S. Requirements Bachelor's degree in Sports Science, Strength and Conditioning, Kinesiology, Exercise Physiology, or a related field. Qualifications: NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) required. Experience supporting return-to-play processes alongside medical staff. Background in applied research or use of data for performance enhancement. Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred. Physical Demands & Work Environment: The job requires regularly lifting/pushing up to 10 pounds and occasionally lifting/pushing more than 25 pounds or exerting heavy force, in a wide disparity or environmental conditions. The job involves standing, stooping, bending, lifting, pushing, etc. Real Salt Lake provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. qualifications and perform the duties of any revised job description.