JOB DESCRIPTION
TITLE: Director of Performance and Medical
LOCATION: Inova Performance Complex - Leesburg, VA
DEPARTMENT: Soccer Operations
REPORTS TO: Assistant General Manager

JOB SUMMARY
We are seeking a Director of Performance and Medical for the Soccer Operations department with D.C. United. This person will be responsible for the strategic and operational leadership of medical, physical performance, nutrition, psychology, and sports science across the club, to ensure consistent, excellent service levels and competitive advantage.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Create and deliver processes, protocols, and initiatives which support elite levels of physical capability, low levels of injury, and support for cultural development as well as high levels of mental resilience.
Advise on delivery of excellent levels of team services in all areas related to medical services.
Develop performance services to embrace and develop best practices, protocol and consistency of delivery.
Deliver interdisciplinary projects that require the integration of data from the fieldsof analytics, medicine, and sports science.
Oversee the development and management of medical and high-performance facilities, if applicable.
Lead the communication process between other departments (e.g., coaching, performance and front office departments).
Lead initiatives to continually develop the high-performance environment (e.g., facilities, work areas, equipment as appropriate).
Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

5+ years experience in elite performance environments
Masters degree or higher in exercise science, sports medicine, or related field
Professional certification from a recognized body
Experience managing travel schedules across different time zones and climates
Develop and manage inter-departmental relationships across soccer operations internally
Develop and manage external relationships (vendors or other) as required
Experience managing and demonstrated excellence in the graduated return to performance
Available to work flexible hours including nights, weekends & holidays
Demonstrated experience working with a variety of stakeholders
Strong written and verbal communication skills in English (Spanish,
Portuguese, or French language skills a plus)

Base pay is one part of the total compensation package and is determined within a range. The good faith anticipated base pay range for this role is shown below, and actual base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experiences, location, and other business and organizational needs.

Anticipated pay: $125,000+

All candidates must complete a successful background check.

D.C. United is committed to uplifting our community, staff, and club. We are seeking candidates to be a part of our journey in our quest for continued organizational growth and another MLS Cup.

D.C. United will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform critical job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

D.C. United is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). D.C. United reaffirms its commitment to the principles of equal opportunity and diversity. D.C. United is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. D.C. United is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, pregnancy, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with the requirements of all federal, state, and local laws. Employment decisions can include hiring, termination, compensation, benefits, promotion, training selection, or other statuses or conditions of employment. All employment decisions are made on the basis of individual skills, knowledge, abilities, job performance, and other appropriate qualifications.