MLS Next Pro Strength and Conditioning Coach

Company Description

Red Bull New York are one of 30 teams in Major League Soccer (MLS). RBNY, one of the ten charter clubs of MLS, have competed in the league since its founding in 1996. Red Bull New York play home matches at Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, New Jersey. The three-time MLS Supporters' Shield Winners and two-time Conference Champions are owned by the Austrian beverage company Red Bull, for which the team is named. Red Bull New York offer one of the nation's premier youth soccer development programs, from local soccer partnerships across New York and New Jersey to Regional Development Schools and the Red Bulls Academy teams.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position requires a dynamic, self-motivated, organized, energetic and creative strength and conditioning coach with a working experience in either collegiate, soccer academy, minor league and/or professional sports. This position represents one of the key functions within the Red Bull New York franchise structure, to allow players to develop to their best physical potential. This position is full-time.

Job Description

• Lead warm up on the field for training sessions and games
• Lead strength training and pre-training activation
• Collaborate with medical team to create conditioning programs for players in the late stage rehabilitation phase
• Lead extra individual training on game day or after training session
• Periodize training load with coaching staff daily and weekly
• Monitor training loads using GPS (daily, weekly and monthly training load reports)
• Implement strength and fitness testing in pre-season and through the season
• Organize and implement recovery sessions
• Program and monitor off-season strength and conditioning training
• Collaborate with strength and conditioning coach from 1st team and academy performance staff to facilitate players movement from teams.

Qualifications

• Possess an excellent knowledge of Excel
•  Available to work on varying schedules and weekends
• Strong communication skills, detail-oriented and ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment
• Weel organized, enthusiastic, positive energy and committed to the culture developed by the New York Red Bulls and Major League Soccer

EDUCATION

• Requirements:
  • Bachelors in Exercise Science related field
  • CSCS (NSCA) Certification
• Preferred:
  • Master’s in Exercise Science related field

EXPERIENCE

• Candidate should have a minimum of 2 years’ experience as a strength and conditioning coach in a college, academy or professional setting
• Experience leading sport science initiatives such as GPS, force plates and force decks for strength testing.

Additional Information

Due to the cyclical nature of the entertainment industry, you may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the company.

The base salary range for this position is $70,000 - $75,000. Actual salary offers may vary based on work experience. The base pay is subject to change and may be modified. Our current Benefits include: Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans, 401k Match, Family Leave, PTO & Paid Holiday Schedule, Pet, Legal, and Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement (Benefits listed may vary depending on the nature of your employment and/or work location)

Red Bull New York is an equal opportunity employer and we will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality or any other classification protected by law.