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Department: Intercollegiate Athletics
Appointment Type and Duration: Regular, Ongoing
Salary: Commensurate with experience
Compensation Band: OS-OA06-Fiscal Year 2025-2026
FTE: 1.0

May 6, 2026; position open until filled

Please provide a resume that clearly outlines relevant work history, including dates of employment and educational background. These details are crucial in evaluating whether applicants meet the qualifications for the position.

The University of Oregon Intercollegiate Athletic Department's primary purpose is to provide a unique opportunity for student-athletes to be developed, tested, and encouraged to reach their maximum potential in every aspect of their lives. It is the steadfast goal of the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics to provide the most outstanding student-athlete experience by helping them to achieve excellence, both in the classroom and in their chosen sport. The department has approximately 290 academic & classified employees and hosts over 600,000 spectators annually and represents the University of Oregon in athletic competition with other universities & colleges.

The Sports Science Coordinator is responsible for developing and planning performance support strategies across the University of Oregon Athletic Department. The Sport Science Coordinator leads the development and execution of systems and processes to enhance student-athlete readiness, performance, and recovery. These monitoring systems and processes will be imbedded within and around weight-room, conditioning, and practice sessions. They will be required to work harmoniously within a multi-disciplinary high performance environment.
The person in this position is responsible for promoting the philosophy and objectives of the intercollegiate athletics programs, including adherence to all department policies and procedures, as well as the rules and regulations of the University, BIG 10 Conference and the NCAA.
Special Requirement
This position will require a valid driver's license and the ability to obtain UO Driver's Certification.

Master's degree in sport and exercise science or related field.
Two years of professional experience providing applied sports science services in a collegiate, professional, or elite athletics environment.
Experience operating and managing sports science technologies in a high-performance environment (player tracking, force plate, VBT, ForceFrame, Nordboard, timing gates, motion capture).
Experience working with athlete management systems and data analysis tools including but not limited to SmartaBase (Teamworks), R, Python, etc.
Experience in the design, implementation and evaluation of periodized programs for athletes.
Experience in sport science support within the return to play process.

Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment.
Conveys enthusiasm and demonstrates a communication style that fosters collaboration and enhances program engagement for members of the performance team.

Accreditation within the sports science discipline (NSCA CPSS, BASES HPSA, ESSA ASpS).
Strength and conditioning certification (NSCA - CSCS).
Formal research experience in sport and exercise science.
Experience building and managing data management, analysis, and visualization workflows within an athlete management system (Smartabase preferred).
Technical skills in data management, analysis, and visualization (R Studio, Python, PowerBI, etc.).
Experience working with a diverse range of athletes.

FLSA Exempt:

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visit our website.

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