Assistant Sport Scientist

Job Description

This position is responsible for coordinating of sports science services for teams as directed by the Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Science & Sports Performance.  This position will work in collaboration with assigned sports performance teams to ensure student athletes, sports coaches, strength and conditioning coaches, athletic trainers, and sports nutritionists are provided with necessary data collection and analysis resources to improve sport performance and reduce the risk of injury.   

About the Work Unit

Job Description

This position is responsible for coordinating of sports science services for teams as directed by the Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Science & Sports Performance.  This position will work in collaboration with assigned sports performance teams to ensure student athletes, sports coaches, strength and conditioning coaches, athletic trainers, and sports nutritionists are provided with necessary data collection and analysis resources to improve sport performance and reduce the risk of injury.   

About the Work Unit

Vanderbilt University’s Athletics Department prepares student-athletes to become leaders and champions in life by placing the highest value on integrity, character, sportsmanship, and victory. Vanderbilt is a charter member of the Southeastern Conference and is the conference's only private school. 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Under the guidance of the Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Science and Sports Performance, design and implement sports science services for teams as assigned.
• Maintain CPR/AED/First Aid certification.
• Manage the collection, analysis, and communication of relevant data, from sources including but not limited to load monitoring technology, force plates, and velocity-based training platforms.
• Work independently and with the Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Science and Sports Performance and sports coaches to organize and direct team monitoring and testing logistics.
• Follow all department and sport specific policies and procedures. 
• Communicate daily and collaborate with members of assigned sports performance teams.
• Act as a liaison to sports technology vendors as assigned by the Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Science and Sports Performance.
• Foster effective communication between strength and conditioning, sports coaches, sports nutrition, sports medicine, mental performance, student athletes, and administration.
• Assist in managing and maintaining relevant equipment.
• Other duties as assigned by the Assistant Athletic Director for Sport Science and Sport Performance.
   

Supervisory Relationships
This position reports administratively and functionally to the Assistant Athletic Director for Sports Science and Sports Performance.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree is necessary.
• A Master’s Degree is preferred.
• Current CPR/AED/First Aid Certification is necessary.
• 1 year of related experience in a collegiate or professional team setting is necessary.
• 2 years of related experience in a collegiate or professional team setting is preferred.
• Prior experience utilizing athlete monitoring and testing tools is necessary.
• Must be organized, detail oriented, and must have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment while collaborating with athletics staff and student athletes.

Ability to work a non-standard work week including nights, weekends, & holidays is necessary

Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

At Vanderbilt University, we are intentional about and assume accountability for fostering advancement and respect for equity, diversity, and inclusion for all students, faculty, and staff. Our commitment to diversity makes us who we are.  We have created a community that celebrates differences and lets individuality thrive. As part of this commitment, we actively value diversity in our workplace and learning environments as we seek to take advantage of the rich backgrounds and abilities of everyone. The diverse voices of Vanderbilt represent an invaluable resource for the University in its efforts to fulfill its mission and strive to be an example of excellence in higher education. 

Vanderbilt University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

Please note, all candidates selected for an offer of employment are subject to pre-employment background checks, which may include but are not limited to, based on the role for which they have been selected: criminal history, education verification, social media review, motor vehicle records, credit history, and professional license verification.