Indiana Fever Athletic Performance Season Associate

Season Associate Start Date: April 1, 2025

Season Associate End Date: following the conclusion of the 2024-25 Indiana Fever season

Anticipated Time Commitment: approximately 40 hours per week

Position Location: Indianapolis, IN (on-site)

Under the mentorship of the Head Athletic Performance Coach, the Athletic Performance Season Associate will support the administration of strength & conditioning programs for players. The focus of this role is to develop as a strength & conditioning coach, as well as gain an understanding of applied sport science at an elite level. As part of the Indiana Fever Sports Performance team, the Season Associate will bring a dynamic approach to the job with knowledge of athletic performance and the game of basketball.

In collaboration with other members of the team, they will play a role in assessing, profiling, and programming for players. They are able to perform in an outstanding high-performance environment and are current in their knowledge of wearables, biomechanics, exercise science/physiology, and /or kinesiology. Experience with research, technologies, standard methodologies, and application strategies is desired.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in all phases of athletic development as the need arises under the direction of the sports performance staff.
• Maintain weight room cleanliness and equipment upkeep.
• Assist in the training of Indiana Fever, as well as, biomechanical testing of athletes.
• Comply with all NBA & WNBA standards and protocols, including HIPAA standards for confidentiality regarding all matters pertaining to the players and the organization.
• Provide high quality, professional, and detailed service across all aspects of their responsibilities.
• Attend and work all Indiana Fever home games.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to travel with the team on road trips if needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Exercise Physiology, or similar field.
• CSCS credential from the National Strength & Conditioning Association.
• Annual or biannual CPR / AED training.
• Previous experience as a strength & conditioning coach.
• Computer Skills: Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) and general data entry. Ability to learn new systems and adapt to new technology.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret directions and technical diagrams. Ability to interpret directions.
• Problem Solving Requirements: Ability to make independent decisions, exercise discretion, and use independent judgment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Exercise Physiology, or similar field.
• Experience working in performance or strength & conditioning with elite athletes.
• Experience with sports science and associated technology (wearables and force plates).

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

• Sit
• Stand
• Walk
• Move heavy objects
• Use telephone
• Use computer
• Speak, hear and write

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The noise level in the office work environment is usually moderate.
• The noise level in the Fieldhouse/game environment is usually loud.
• The stress level may become high during certain times of the year.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability status, gender identity, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other protected class.