Head of Academy Sports Performance

The New York Red Bulls are one of 29 teams in Major League Soccer (MLS). RBNY, one of the ten charter clubs of MLS, have competed in the league since its founding in 1996. The Red Bulls play home matches at Red Bull Arena (RBA) in Harrison, New Jersey. The three-time MLS Supporters' Shield Winners are owned by the Austrian beverage company Red Bull for which the team is named. The New York Red Bulls offer one of the nation's premier youth soccer development programs, from local soccer partnerships across New York and New Jersey to Regional Development Schools and the Red Bulls Academy teams.

RESPONSIBILITIES Areas that play to your strengths

All the responsibilities we'll trust you with:

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Role model exemplary, ethical decision making, exceptional teamwork and leadership behaviors that are conducive to creating environments of performance excellence, teamwork, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Lead strategic planning, management and delivery of the Athletic Development, Physiotherapy, Medical Services, Psychology/Lifestyle Management and supporting Nutrition delivery.
• Report to the Academy Director and be an active member of the Academy Management Team (AMT), lead and manage the Academy’s high-performance services to support the physical, mental, technical and tactical development of all Academy players.
• Regularly collate and report the current and predicted performance department function and outcomes to the AMT and appropriate first team staff.

EXPERIENCE Your areas of knowledge and expertise

that matter most for this role:

• Degree in Sports Science (or related discipline)
• UEFA C License or desire to achieve this
• 1st Aid qualification or desire to achieve this
• Child protection disclosure or desire to achieve this
• Minimum of 5 years experience within a professional football club
• Managerial experience in a multidisciplinary performance environment, ideally football
• Demonstrate self-improvement and continued professional development ability
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Able to work flexibly around the demands of the role including weekends and evenings where required
• Working knowledge of the Elite Player Performance Plan from the English Premier League
• Demonstrate a commitment and desire to work in the youth development department
• Ability to live and work in USA