Background    

Bay FC is the first NWSL team in the Bay Area. Co-founded by four U.S. Women’s National Team legends—Brandi Chastain, Aly Wagner, Danielle Slaton, and Leslie Osborne—in partnership with global investment firm Sixth Street, Bay FC is changing the face of women’s soccer as we know it. Beginning play in the 2024 season, we are building a squad that will play the beautiful game with power, passion, energy, and creativity.   

Bay FC is a team that defies convention and transcends culture. We are proud to represent the Bay Area with its tapestry of different ethnicities, languages, climates, and ideas. Our team will be a uniting force, building a culture of belonging and shared pride. We will become a beacon of hope and connection, welcoming and embracing all fans. Our stadium will be a home for people of all backgrounds and identities. We will be the bridge that unites the Bay’s diverse communities. Through our actions and our love of the game, we will inspire and improve the lives of others.   

While our community is our foundation, our love of football is our reason for being. We have the fire to be the best, and we will show up on the field every day with intensity, competitiveness, passion, and a drive to win.   

Position Summary    

The Performance Specialist is responsible for contributing to the daily operations of the Performance department including strength and conditioning, end-stage rehabilitation/return to performance and sports science/research initiatives, as directed. Above all, this individual will help execute effective and efficient operations, processes and communications and provide a positive and professional experience for players and staff.    

Key Responsibilities   

Performance & Training 

• Collaborate and contribute to the development of integrated player monitoring and strength and conditioning plans for all players. 

• Lead the planning and delivery of gym-based strength and conditioning for players. 

• Collaborate with the Director of Medical and Performance and members of the Medical Department to interpret player data to build detailed strength training, conditioning, rehab and injury risk mitigation programs. 

• Assist with on-field training, conditioning, individual development sessions and lead end-stage return to play sessions for players. 

• Lead planning and implementation of off-field gym-based return to play programming. 

• Lead activation, warmup and overall physical preparation of team to mitigate injury risk.   

• Provide support to players during all training sessions and games. 

• Be available to attend all home and away training sessions and games, as directed. 

• Collaborate with the Team Medical Staff and Performance Sport Scientist to modify training programs. 

• Stay up to date on the latest research trends to continually innovate and be at the forefront of activities. 

Collaboration & Communication 

• Demonstrate high-level interpersonal skills required to work effectively with players, Team Medical Staff, Coaches, other Team personnel, and League staff. 

• Collaborate with Medical team and Technical Staff in planning and coordination for athlete Return To Play.  

• Contribute to players’ Individual Development Plans (IDPs) by providing performance insights to align with each player’s development objectives. 

• Work collaboratively with Coaching staff and performance Sport Scientist to optimize physical preparation strategies by designing, implementing and refining periodized training plans across micro-, meso-, and macro-cycles. 

Compliance & Administration 

• Compile reports as required by the League. 

• Comply with all League medical policies and protocols. 

• Follow codes and standards of their governing bodies and all applicable League Rules and Team policies. 

• Attend all activities/meetings/programs as required by the League. 

• Other duties as assigned by the team 

Professional Development & Innovation 

• Stay up-to-date with the latest trends, equipment, research, and strategies in sports performance and conditioning. 

• Continuously innovate and implement best practices to improve team performance. 

The Bay Way

• Acts with humility and puts the team first, prioritizing tasks and decisions based on team and organizational needs. 

• Collaborates across departments to improve workflows, engaging in healthy conflict resolution and supporting teammates through challenges or mistakes. 

• Seeks feedback and takes initiative, completing projects independently and asking for help when needed. 

• Lives out The Bay Way consistently, demonstrating alignment in day-to-day situations and identifying new opportunities that support the club’s needs. 

Qualifications:   

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience managing performance soccer programs in collegiate, professional, or international environments   

• Experience working in a professional women’s sporting environment preferred  

• Masters in Exercise/Sport Physiology, Sport Science, Exercise Science or Strength, Conditioning.   

• Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), or Certified Performance and Sports Scientist (CPSS) certification  

• First Aid and CPR certification  

• Vast knowledge and experience working with performance technologies   

• High degree of personal integrity, supporting club culture, values, and objectives   

• Strong communicator and collaborator.   

• Ability to work non-traditional hours, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and travel with the team. 

Compensation

The anticipated base salary for this role starts at $105,000. Actual starting pay may vary based on a range of factors which can include experience, skills, and scope.  

Bay FC is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.