Applied Performance Scientist

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Job Title: Applied Performance Scientist

Job Summary: Under the direction of the Performance Science Manager, the Applied Performance Scientist will assist in developing, supporting, and improving performance science processes and systems across departments within Baseball Operations. A successful candidate for this role must be able to work collaboratively and effectively across multiple subdisciplines. Preference will be given to candidates with a strong background in exercise science, physiology, and/or biomechanics, coupled with experience providing performance solutions to competitive athletes as part of as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Position Accountabilities/Responsibilities:

• Support a comprehensive athlete monitoring system, including routine and project-based data collection, technical maintenance, troubleshooting, test selection, staff training, and system design
• Conduct internal medical & performance research and assist with Performance Science project initiatives and collaborative efforts across departments within Player Development and Baseball Operations
• Contribute to the creation and enhancement of current data visualizations and reporting tools
• Aid with the identification, evaluation and selection of novel performance science tools and systems
• Help equip coaches to better leverage and integrate quantitative tools and techniques into player development

Position Qualifications, Skills, and Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field; postgraduate degree/training in a sport science discipline
• Strong explicit and tacit knowledge of monitoring training and performance in competitive athletes
• Knowledge and proficiency in applied health and performance science research methods and statistics
• Experience utilizing performance technology; knowledge of baseball-specific tools
• Strong organizational skills, intellectual curiosity, stress tolerance, the ability to handle uncertainty, and adept at driving projects to completion
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; Spanish competency is an asset

Qualifications:

• Proficiency in computer programming and tools (R, SQL, GitHub, etc.)
• Applied physiology and/or biomechanics experience in a competitive sport environment, including familiarity with baseball
• Relevant certification/licensure as a sports performance practitioner (CPSS, CSCS, etc.)

Physical Requirements:

• This position will be based out of the Royals’ Surprise Complex (Surprise, AZ), with possible travel to the Royal’s affiliates and/or external sites, as directed
• Ability to lift items weighing as much as 40 pounds
• Must be able to work in a seated position for extended periods of time
• Must be able to be productive utilizing a computer keyboard and telephone
• Must be able to be productive in a work environment where the noise level can be high at times
• Specific vision abilities include close vision and ability to adjust focus
• Must be comfortable walking to navigate the facility to access the office, concourse, etc.
• Must be able to work extended hours and/or weekends/holidays as required by deadlines and event scheduling

The physical demands described here are representative of those that may be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

This role is a Full-Time, Exempt opportunity that is eligible for Company Benefits, 401K, and PTO.

We also afford equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with a . For this reason, the Kansas City Royals will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a who is an applicant consistent with its legal obligations to do so, including reasonable accommodations applicable local, state and / or federal law. As part of its commitment to make reasonable accommodations, the Club also wishes to participate in a timely, good faith, interactive process with a disabled applicant to determine effective reasonable accommodations, if any, which can be made in response to a request for accommodations. Applicants are invited to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made to assist them to perform the essential functions of the position they seek. Any applicant who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions please inquire with Human Resources by email at humanresources@royals.com.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to , , , , , , status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.