Performance Science Fellow

Details

Open Date 09/02/2026

Requisition Number PRN17443N

Job Title Athletics Assistant

Working Title Performance Science Fellow

Career Progression Track A

Track Level

FLSA Code Nonexempt

Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

Type Non Benefited Staff / Student

Temporary? Yes

Standard Hours per Week up to 40

Full Time or Part Time? Part Time

Shift Variable

Work Schedule Summary

Ability to work a non-standard work schedule (early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays).

Temporary position ending April 30, 2027

Is this a work study job? No

VP Area Academic Affairs

Department 00327 - Athletics Department

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range $32,000

Close Date 12/02/2026

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

Utah Athletics, a Division I institution and BigXII Conference member, is seeking a Performance Science Fellow for Applied Health & Performance Science. This position exists within the Applied Health & Performance Science Department and will report to Anna Cruse, the Assistant Athletic Director for Applied Health & Performance Science. The purpose of this position is to provide support to Utah Football by assisting in the development and optimization of student-athlete performance, health, and wellness in accordance with the NCAA , BigXII, and University of Utah regulations.

Responsibilities

• Work in collaboration with Director of Football Performance Science to optimize student-athlete health, wellness, and performance
• Manage daily data collection logistics (Catapult, ForceDecks, miscellaneous testing technologies)
• Support assigned teams in implementation and management of performance technology ( GPS , heart rate, force plates, etc.), data collection, and data analysis (Python, R, SQL , MatLab, etc.)
• Build and manage Football Teamworks AMS integrations, forms, and dashboards
• Utilize data analysis and visualization methods to support the initiatives of the Director of Football Performance Science
• Support Applied Health & Performance Science and Health & High Performance Team initiatives
• Support the education of student-athletes, coaches, and support staff on topics related to health, wellness, and high performance
• Conduct testing and assessment protocols

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in data analytics, business analytics, data science, computer science, engineering, kinesiology, sports science, exercise physiology, biomechanics, statistics, physics, or related field
• 1+ years of practical experience in a high-performance sports science environment ( NCAA Division 1, Olympic, professional sports organization) utilizing technology and testing equipment
• Demonstrated proficiency via portfolio of projects utilizing statistics, analytics, analytics software, programming languages, data visualization, etc.
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages (Python, R, SQL , MatLab, etc.)

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to collaborate with a dynamic and diverse interdisciplinary team
• Experience utilizing sport technologies such as GPS , force plates, heart rate, and motion capture
• Demonstrated data analysis and visualization skills (Python, R, SQL , MatLab, etc.)
• Excellent verbal, written, and visualization communication skills
• Experience communicating complex information to coaches, staff, and athletes
• Experience in statistics and data analytics
• Ability to work a non-standard work schedule (early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays)
• Ability to lift and carry heavy objects weekly (50+ lbs)
• Must be able to pass a background check.

Preferences

• Master’s degree in data science, data analytics, business analytics, computer science, engineering, kinesiology, sports science, exercise physiology, biomechanics, statistics, mathematics, physics, or related field
• Experience coaching, teaching, or leading a group
• NSCA CPSS Certification
• Certified Builder and Admin for Teamworks AMS

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

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