The Oklahoma City Thunder is an elite performance organization and a leading franchise in the NBA. Beyond any single game, season, or outcome, we’re driven to shape the future of our industry, our community, and our own legacy in sports. We are looking for people who want to make an impact–individuals with the courage and ambition to think and work differently and an endless desire to push for progress. At the Thunder, you’re joining a culture that performs at the highest level and empowers you to realize your greatest potential.

As an Athletic Performance Coach, your work is vital to maximizing our players’ physical development by assisting in the enhancement and execution of year-round athletic performance programs that create optimal conditions for talent to thrive.

Working with a multi-disciplinary staff, you will contribute to and support processes and systems that encourage physical growth and challenge player potential.

In this role you will:

Lead Oklahoma City Blue (G League) athletic performance player care programming for 6 months
Assist with Oklahoma City Thunder (NBA) player care programming for 6 months
Execute and collaborate on player medical / performance case management, while communicating needed information to colleagues (i.e. staff members, assistant coaches, etc.)
Perform player and coach education sessions
Implement activities supporting player development
Support nutrition and supplement programming
Develop and cultivate relationships for medical and performance outreach while scouting new research literature, trends, and methodologies to support research and development initiatives
Serve as a role model for both players and staff in the areas of physical and emotional wellness

What you’ll bring to the roll:

Strength and Conditioning Specialist Certification (CSCS) through the NSCA required
Experience working as a performance coach in a team setting is preferred
Medical background such as holding DPT and/or ATC credentials are preferred
Experience working with athletes, coaches, and support staff in a team environment is required
Demonstrated expertise in rehabilitation, movement assessment, and/or performance training is required
Experience working with performance and sport science technologies preferred
Proven ability to maintain confidentiality
Strong interpersonal skills with a talent for communicating clear and effective messages, both written and verbal, to a variety of different stakeholders
Must be able to work extended hours with short notice

Additional details:

This is a full-time, exempt position reporting to the Director of Performance and Rehabilitation.

We offer a robust benefits package including excellent medical, dental and vision coverage, 401k with matching funds, employee ticket options, family gym membership subsidy, team shop discount, and much more!

We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we know that teams with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills make a stronger company. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we consider applicants fairly on the basis of qualifications, experience and business needs and provide equal opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, age, sex, gender identity, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, or any other legally protected status! We also consider applicants regardless of past legal system involvement, considering the needs of the role, nature of and recency of legal history. We are committed to a welcoming and inclusive environment for all employees through our culture of RAVE – Respect and Value Everyone.

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