Job Description

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The Human Performance & Sport Science Center ( HPSSC ) serves the University of Michigan through the promotion and amplification of sport science research and education to generate new knowledge to inform human health and performance. We are looking for someone with sport science experience who is motivated to educate the next generation of sport scientists.  You will join our team and promote an inaugural collaborative initiative within the University of Michigan Athletics Department to support a new, student-facing experiential learning programming that integrates sport and performance education, research, and applied activities within the Athletics Department.

The Athlete Innovation Program Coordinator will be responsible for oversight of student engagement, delivery of educational material surrounding student technology and assessment roles, and oversight of on-site performance assessments of U-M student athletes in a newly developed HPSSC Athlete Innovation Lab ( HAIL ) . 

Additionally, this role will be responsible for integrating ongoing student collaborations with U-M Athletics (e.g. School of Information Data Analytics programs) with the newly created Athlete Innovation Initiative, an experiential learning program. This newly created position will report to a HPSSC Co-Director, with collaborative guidance and oversight from the HPSSC Program Officer and Athletic Department leadership. 

The Athlete Innovation Program Coordinator role is full-time and onsite at the Ann Arbor, MI Campus. This four year term-limited position has the potential for extension depending on the availability of funding and successful performance. For a full job description, see link here . For questions about this role, email talent.acquisition@umich.edu .

Initiate Infrastructure:

• Equip HAIL lab for athlete assessments.
• Develop communication framework for engagement opportunities within Applied Sport Science Technology.
• Assist in creating inclusive, accessible onboarding and educational content.

Oversight of Thematic Areas:

On-Field Data Analytics:

• Organize student placements for data analytics and device management with athletic teams.
• Act as liaison between staff and students, providing oversight, training, and mentorship.

In-Lab Performance Assessments:

• Conduct and schedule lab assessments for physiological and biomechanical metrics
• Develop skill-based training curricula and manage student training in lab assessments

Community:

• Coordinate regular meetings and information sharing sessions for students with HPSCC Co-Director and U-M Athletics personnel.
• Supervise and direct community-building activities such as workshops, events, and seminars.

Strategy Building and Programmatic Assessment:

• Design program framework for recruitment, evaluation, and training.
• Evaluate the initiative and plan for improvements with relevant stakeholders.
• Engage in stakeholder conversations to innovate and implement new sport science technologies.
• Consider developing new sport science curricula supporting HPSSC priorities.
  

• MS or PhD degree in kinesiology, exercise science, nutrition, exercise physiology, psychology, sports medicine, sport science, or a closely related field, including at least 2 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in biomechanical and/or metabolic assessment protocols and associated device management.
• Experience with sport wearable sensor data collection, management, and insight extraction (e.g., Catapult) and relevant experience in coding for analytics purposes.
• Experience with athletic and performance data structures
• Knowledge of current sports performance research, statistics, and strategies.
• Demonstrated experience in mentorship and educating students in the sport science field.
• Proven success with contributing to a positive workplace culture, and ability to consistently demonstrate our school's Core Values .
  

Benefits at the University of Michigan:

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:

• Generous time off
• A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting
• Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
  

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

About University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

A great university is made so by its faculty and staff, and Michigan is recognized as one of the best universities to work for in the country. The Michigan culture is known for engaging faculty and staff in all facets of the university to create a workplace that is vibrant and stimulating.For two consecutive years, the Chronicle of Higher Education has placed U-M in its "Great Colleges to Work For" survey. In particular, the university earns high marks for strong relations between faculty and administrators, a collaborative system of governance, strong pay and benefits, and a healthy work/life balance.

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Full time, Traineeship, Immediate start, Flexible hours,

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