Job Description

We are hiring for an exciting and impactful full time role, Performance Technician, to assist in the 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 end-to-end administration of the performance testing batteries, 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 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 following standardized 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 Lead Performance Technician.

Candidate Requirements:

Education & Certifications

• Bachelors in Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology, Exercise Science or similar

Experience

• 2+ years experience as an Exercise Physiologist, Sports Scientist, or Sports Performance Coach, using data to drive clinical/performance decision making
• 2+ years experience in a customer relationship role

Personality

• 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:

• Experience conducting performance assessments, spanning body composition, mobility, strength/power, and aerobic (lactate threshold & VO2 max) using associated technology
• 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:

• Administer the sports specific testing batteries for members, including tests specific to mobility, motor control, strength, power, and aerobic capacity
• Learn and perfect the standard operating procedures of the test batteries (setup, directions, cues), ensuring the overall testing experience is seamless and repeatable
• Efficiently and accurately organize all data and results into the internal athlete management system
• Collaborate cross functionally with the medical and performance team, to ensure the athlete’s performance (both quantitative and qualitative) is fully understood
• Continually research performance tests, to assist in perfecting the companies testing batteries from an evidence based lens
• Create an unforgettable testing experience for each member (motivating, novel, engaging, meaningful, revealing), leaving them hungry and eager to return for future reassessments

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.

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