Assistant Director, Applied Performance & Data Science - Sports Health & Performance

Florida GatorsGainesville, Florida

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Overview

Schedule

Full-time

Career level

Executive

Remote

On-site

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Disability Insurance

Job Description

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

The University Athletic Association at the University of Florida is searching for a candidate to assist in the integration, management, and analysis of athlete performance data across Gators Athletics. As the Assistant Director of Applied Performance & Data Science, this position bridges applied sport science and data science to transform complex datasets into actionable insights that support athlete development, performance optimization, and injury risk management. This posting be open until a qualified candidate is chosen.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in exercise science, sports science or appropriate area of specialization
Minimum of 3 years relevant work experience with collegiate or professional sport populations
Ability to engage effectively with others of diverse cultures or backgrounds
Ability to work a non-standard work week which will include evenings, weekends, and holidays

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s degree in exercise science, sports science or appropriate area of specialization
Certification or professional license in the field of athlete monitoring, biomechanics & movement science, exercise physiology & recovery science
- NSCA: CPSS preferred
- NSCA: CSCS
Current CPR/AED certifications
Current Blood Born Pathogens BBP Certification
Technical Skills
- Experience with programming languages and statistical software such as (Python, R, MATLAB, and SQL) for data processing, analysis, and automation.
- Experience developing dashboards, reports, and data visualizations for applied performance settings.
- Familiarity with sports science technology such as GPS monitoring, VALD Suite, motion capture, and Teamworks AMS.
- Experience integrating and analyzing data from multiple sport science technologies.

BENEFITS:

Comprehensive benefits package including but not limited to health, dental, life, LTD, AD&D, pension plan (upon eligibility), tuition assistance, athletic event tickets, employee events and recognition programs as well as possible relocation assistance. Competitive compensation package commensurate with candidate’s previous experience and qualifications. You can view our full benefits guide on the official job posting by clicking here.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Interviews may be conducted prior to the closing date, but no offer of employment will be extended until after the position closes. Once an official offer is extended and accepted, the candidate will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9 and will be contingent on satisfactory background screening results. The candidate will also be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove identity and authorization to work in the United States without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. The University Athletic Association, Inc. is an at-will employer, a separate company from the University of Florida and not a state employer.

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Florida Gators lists this role as a Full-time position.

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Florida Gators is looking for a candidate with "Executive" experience level.

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Florida Gators offers following benefits: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, 401k Matching/Retirement Savings, and Tuition/Education Assistance for this position. Actual benefits may vary depending on the employer's policies and employment terms.

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