We are hiring for an exciting and impactful full time role, Lead Performance Technician, to lead in the creation and administration of our performance testing batteries within our sports science facility, and to help bring to life a key tier of our holistic human performance and longevity assessment. This is an incredible opportunity for those looking to get in on the ground floor with an organization on a mission to connect sport to health for avid athletes.
You will be responsible for the oversight and end-to-end administration within the sports science facility, producing key metrics for our medical and performance teams. This is a pivotal role, as you will represent the face of our company, and curate an incredible in-person member experience. The right candidate will be comfortable managing a team of fellow technicians, overseeing assessment operations, engaging 1:1 with elite athletes, explaining and conducting sports-specific performance tests in a way that resonates with the member. The candidate will be equally comfortable leading and mentoring teammates, creating and implementing standardized testing procedures, operating sports science technology, collecting and organizing data, and summarizing key learnings for internal stakeholders. This is a hands-on role that requires a strong background in customer relations, sports science and analytics, and coaching, alongside a deep appreciation of holistic health and wellness for performance enhancement. This role is local to New York City, and will report directly to the Head of Assessments.
Candidate Requirements:
Education & Certifications
- Master's or PhD in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, or a related field
Experience
- 5+ years experience as a Sports Scientist, Exercise Physiologist, or Sports Performance Coach at the elite level, using data to drive clinical/performance decision making
- 3+ years leading and developing teams, with a proven track record of mentoring and developing technicians or team members in a professional setting
- 2+ years of experience in a customer relationship role
Personality
- Impactful Leader: Unique ability to open doors in the potential of others, guiding them and supporting them toward their best
- Adaptable Conversationalist: Highly sociable, with an organic ability to form quick relationships; can quickly read the personality-type of a member, and adapt conversation style & tone accordingly
- Consistent Bringer of Energy: Contagious enthusiasm, that motivates members to engage and participate to the top of their abilities; consistently creates a lively environment
- Type A Perfectionist: Incredibly organized and attentive to detail, meticulous in assessment setup, flow, delivery, and data collection; thrives in a repeatable system mentality
- Sneaky yet Confident Salesman: Can comfortably explain the “why” of granular tests and holistic health and performance management, in a way that is individualized and sports-specific
- Health and Performance Obsessed: walks the talk of our members; active to the point of obsession, dialed and focused on personal holistic health principles (nutrition, sleep, mental health), believes and practices the necessity of taking proactive steps to improving life-long athleticism
Nice to have:
- Prior experience directing or serving as the head of a sports science laboratory setting for elite athletes
- Personal experience as an avid athlete
BONUS: Completion of an accredited Bone Densitometry course or designation as a Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT), with licensure to administer DEXA scans in the state of New York
Responsibilities:
- Oversee the administration of sports-specific testing batteries for members, including tests focused on mobility, motor control, strength, power, and aerobic capacity, ensuring consistency and quality across all technicians.
- Master and uphold the standard operating procedures of the test batteries (setup, directions, cues), while training and mentoring team members to deliver a seamless and repeatable testing experience.
- Supervise the organization of all data and results into the internal athlete management system, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and consistency across team submissions.
- Lead collaboration efforts with the medical and performance teams, ensuring comprehensive understanding and alignment on each athlete's performance (both quantitative and qualitative).
- Stay current with advancements in performance testing and guide the team in refining testing batteries using an evidence-based approach.
- Set the standard for creating unforgettable testing experiences for members (motivating, novel, engaging, meaningful, revealing), inspiring the team to deliver exceptional service that drives member engagement and retention.
We live what we preach and aim to ensure that our employees equally feel our mission. What we offer:
- Competitive salary
- Health, dental, vision and other company benefits
- Unlimited Vacation Days
- Paid sick leave
- Paid parental leave
- Culture of mission-based, hardworking and passionate co-workers who are here to make a difference and have a little fun while doing it!
Company Mission
To advise and accompany aging athletes in their pursuit of a fuller, healthier, more active life.
Everyone ages, yet most feel alone, overwhelmed, and lost as they do it. Our goal is to provide athletes (defined as those intrinsically active) a system to prioritize habits and behaviors that help them achieve their personal and athletic goals as late in life as possible. Additionally, we will serve as a partner in accountability and experience, providing unwavering support. We hope to preserve and enhance what is athletically possible so athletes don't have to give up what they love.