Lead Strength Coach & Sports Science Coordinator

Key Responsibilities

Sports Science and Performance

• Lead sport science projects and initiatives within the Sports Performance team.

• Manage performance monitoring and testing programs, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.

• Conduct athlete screenings to evaluate physical performance, identify injury risk factors, and provide recommendations for improvement.

• Maintain consistency, validity, and reliability of physical performance data collected across staff and programs.

• Analyze and interpret performance data, including load monitoring and physiological/subjective responses.

• Ensure adherence to safety protocols during all testing, screening, and monitoring sessions.

• Manage the ethical, legal, and secure handling of athlete and team performance data.

Coaching & Athlete Development

• Act as lead coach at Waverly facility instructing youth athletes in a range of training techniques, including speed, strength, agility, and coordination development.

• Focus on injury prevention techniques and strategies to enhance athletic performance.

• Partner with Physical Therapists for integrated return-to-sport protocols for athletes recovering from injuries.

• Motivate and encourage athletes, fostering a positive and supportive training environment.

• Organize and lead group clinics focused on various aspects of athletic development.

Community Engagement & Education

• Build and maintain relationships with local teams, schools, and organizations to expand athlete screening initiatives.

• Provide education on injury prevention, athletic development, and performance strategies to athletes, coaches, and parents.

• Facilitate data integration and share actionable feedback with teams to inform training and injury prevention strategies.

Qualities We're looking for

• Analytical & Detail-Oriented: Strong ability to manage, interpret, and apply complex performance data.

• Coaching & Athlete Development: Ability to effectively instruct, motivate, and enhance athletic performance.

• Collaboration & Community Engagement: Ability to work effectively with athletes, coaches, Sports Performance staff, Physical Therapists, and external partners.

• Commitment to Growth: Dedicated to staying current with sport science research, technology, and best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, Sport Science, or related field

• 3–5 years of relevant experience with sport teams and/or athlete populations, including internships or apprenticeships. Basketball experience is a plus.

• Experience in sport performance settings, strength & conditioning, or applied research environments (e.g., university labs).

• NSCA-CPSS preferred – NSCA CSCS or similar certification required 

• Experience with sport science technology (e.g., GPS, heart rate monitors, force plates, EMG, etc.) and data analysis tools (e.g., Excel)

• Experience with VALD Performance preferred

• Knowledge of performance principles and integration across strength & conditioning, sports medicine, nutrition, and mental performance.

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Architech offers 401k, medical, dental, and vision plans, plus employer-paid life insurance. Need more coverage? We’ve got options like accident and critical illness insurance too.

• Paid Time Off: We offer paid time off to help you balance work and life.

• Continuing Education Reimbursement: We’ll help with the cost of continuing education so you can stay sharp and improve your skills.

• Growth Opportunities: Whether it’s mentorship, leadership opportunities, or learning new techniques, we’re all about helping you take your career to the next level.