Team Operations Pride - Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach/Sports Scientist - MLS

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TITLE: Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach / Sports Scientist

DEPARTMENT: Soccer Operations

REPORTS TO: Head of Performance

FLSA: Full-Time, Salaried

 

WHAT SETS YOU APART

Orlando Pride is seeking a hardworking, positive, and passionate individual to join the Sports Performance Staff as an Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach / Sports Scientist. This role will support the Head of Performance and interdisciplinary staff (Athletic Trainers, Physical Therapists, Dietitian, Coaching Staff, etc.) in optimizing player health and performance. The position blends applied strength and conditioning responsibilities with sports science and data analysis to provide a holistic performance service to the team.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in the design and delivery of strength and conditioning programs, including gym sessions, warmups, and activations.
• Support daily training operations including fueling, hydration, and recovery logistics.
• Collect, clean, and analyze athlete data using technologies such as Vald, StatSports, Body Composition tools, USG, and Hudl.
• Develop systems to visualize, interpret, and report data for coaches and performance staff. Monitor player performance metrics on a daily, weekly, and longitudinal basis.
• Support individualized nutrition strategies (pre-, during, and post-training/match) in collaboration with the Dietitian.
• Contribute to ongoing research and applied projects to enhance performance processes.
• Maintain professionalism and confidentiality within a high-performance, professional team environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

It’s never just a job at Orlando Pride. It’s a way of life. We live and breathe soccer and entertainment. We believe each role is as unique as the person who does it. To join our team, you will also possess these qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Data Science, Statistics, or a related field.

• CSCS certification (or accredited international equivalent).

• CPSS certification (or accredited international equivalent).

• Previous experience in strength & conditioning or performance analysis at the collegiate or professional level.

• Strong technical skills with Microsoft Office; proficiency with R, Python, or other statistical software.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and accountable with strong organizational skills.

• Ability to work nontraditional hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

• Ability to attain and maintain SafeSport certification.

• Ability to pass a background check.

• Strong understanding and passion for the sport of soccer.

• Experience building dashboards or reporting systems (e.g., Power BI).

• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation (preferred).

• Master’s degree in Human Performance, Exercise Science, Data Science, or related field (preferred).

• Bilingual in English and Spanish/Portuguese (preferred).

About Orlando City SC & Orlando Pride:

 

In November 2013, Orlando City Soccer Club was awarded a Major League Soccer (MLS) franchise, becoming the league’s 21st franchise. The team began play in March 2015, with 62,510 fans packing the then-Orlando Citrus Bowl for the Club’s MLS debut.  

The Lions have reached the postseason in five-consecutive seasons (2020-24), qualified for the Concacaf Champions Cup (formerly Concacaf Champions League) in both 2023 and 2024, and reached their first final in 2020 during the MLS is Back Tournament. In 2022, Orlando City won its first championship of its MLS era, lifting the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup trophy, which also marked the first championship by any professional team in the City Beautiful. Prior to its time in MLS, Orlando City boasted a decorated history in the United Soccer League, winning the league’s championship in both the 2011 and 2013 seasons. 

In October 2015, the Orlando Pride was announced as the 10th team in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL), bringing professional women’s soccer to the state of Florida for the first time. The team began play in April 2016, setting a then-league single-game attendance record in its first-ever home game, with 23,403 fans witnessing the Club’s first win.  

The Pride feature a star-studded roster of domestic and international talent and, in 2024, brought the first professional major league title to the city of Orlando, with the Club winning the NWSL Championship. The season saw the Pride complete the double, winning both the Championship and the NWSL Shield as the best team in the regular season, capping off a historic campaign that set numerous league records. Former Orlando City defender Seb Hines serves as the team’s head coach, not only the first Black head coach in the league, but also the first to win both the Championship and the NWSL Shield, and the 2024 NWSL Coach of the Year.

 

In 2017, both teams moved into its privately-owned, soccer-specific venue – Inter&Co Stadium – located in the heart of downtown Orlando.

 

In July 2021, the Club – which includes Orlando City SC, the Orlando Pride, Orlando City B (MLS NEXT Pro) and Inter&Co Stadium – was purchased by the Wilf Family, who also own the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League.  

For more information on Orlando City SC and Orlando, visit OrlandoCitySC.com or Orlando-Pride.com.

 

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.

 

Orlando City and Orlando Pride will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation(s) to participate in the job application or interview process and perform critical job functions. Please contact the People and Culture department at [email protected] to let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.