Job Description
Company Background The Houston Dynamo Football Club (HDFC) is a multi-faceted organization dedicated to inspiring and supporting soccer participation and growth in Houston, TX and beyond. The Club’s brands include men's and women's professional teams - the Houston Dynamo (MLS) and Houston Dash (NWSL), a development academy, Houston Dynamo Dash Charities, as well as Shell Energy Stadium and Houston Sports Park.
The Club has a rich history, including MLS Cup titles (2006, 2007) and in-season tournament championships for both the Dynamo (2018) (2023) and Dash (2020) and is focused on building toward the next championships, inspiring and uniting the city of Houston through the sport of soccer and community outreach, and creating the most inclusive sporting experience and diverse fan base in the city and state.
PURPOSE OF THE JOB The Strength and Conditioning (S&C) / Performance Coach will be responsible for creating and implementing strength and conditioning programs, designed to maintain the peak physical conditioning of Dash players. The role combines evidence-based S&C and on-field performance to enhance player availability, resilience, and match performance. A successful candidate is one who thrives in an interdisciplinary environment, working closely across departments to support the club’s mission and vision. This role will report to the Head of Performance and will help bring the club’s Performance philosophy to life.
Duties And Responsibilities Physical Preparation & Training
- Design and implement all strength and conditioning programs, including mobility and pre-activation programs.
- Deliver individualized and positional physical development plans aligned with game demands and periodization cycles
- Lead warm-ups, activation and gym sessions on training and match days
- Progress return to train performance work in collaboration with physical therapist and medical staff
- Conduct fitness assessments to evaluate players physical readiness
Performance Monitoring & Data Analysis - Collect, interpret and report daily physical data
- Monitor and assess players’ physical development using data collection and observation.
- Use data to inform decision-making around training load, recovery and readiness
- Present performance insights to coaching staff and players in a clear, actionable manner.
Collaboration & Interdisciplinary Support - Collaborates with Head of Performance and Sport Scientist to plan, deliver, and evaluate physical development sessions through in-season and off-season programming to maximize player development and performance.
- Collaborates with Head of Performance and Sport Scientist to effectively communicate player goals to individual athletes and stakeholders.
Player Education & Culture - Educate players on strength training, recovery strategies, sleep, and injury prevention practices.
- Create a positive, athlete-centered environment that supports the needs of the Dash players.
- Foster trust, communication and high-performance standards across the squad
Operational Responsibilities - Maintain organized training spaces, equipment, and performance technology systems
- Support pre-season testing, in-season monitoring and postseason assessments
- Supports medical and coaching staff in training non-travelling players when needed
- Perform other duties as assigned
Required QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum four (4) year college/university bachelor’s degree in Strength & Conditioning, Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Sport Performance or related field.
- Minium three (3) years of experience working with elite-level athletes (i.e., collegiate, professional, Olympic).
- Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certification, or equivalent
- CPR and First Aid Certification/AED
- Strong communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment
Preferred - Experience working in a women’s soccer, professional sport, or high-performance
- Master’s degree in a related field
- Experience with GPS, athlete monitoring systems and sport science technologies
- Experience with return-to-play performance progression
- Understanding of long-term athletic development principles as applied to female athletes
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, And Other Attributes - Excellent team member, who always places the Club first.
- Dedicated to the pursuit of excellence.
- High standards of accountability.
- Respectful in their communication, empathy, and inclusiveness.
- Ability to work in a high stress and competitive environment.
- High level of confidence.
- Complete work accurately and in a timely manner.
- Work independently and in a group setting and demonstrate good judgement skills.
- Demonstrate high-level interpersonal skills required to work effectively with Players, Team Medical Staff, Coaches, and other Team Personnel and League Staff.
- Proven ability in sports science and analytics working with GPS and other monitoring systems.
- Maintains a positive attitude to help the players succeed in their goals.
- Maintains Organizational Core Competencies.
ORGANIZATIONAL CORE COMPETENCIES - Accountable – Holds themselves (and when appropriate others) accountable for achieving goals and objectives. Collaborative – Works collaboratively with others to achieve organizational outcomes.
- Progressive – Open minded, accepting, creative, and innovative in approach.
- Values Driven – Being ethical in decision making and operating with professional integrity.
- Agile – Achieves personal and organizational success within a changing, dynamic and complex environment. Ability to handle ambiguity.
Additional Competencies For Leadership - Strategic – Leads opportunity and is committed to continuous improvement aligned with the organizational vision and direction.
- Resilient – Demonstrates personal resilience within a demanding environment of high expectations.
- Enabling – Drives excellence through valuing and developing others.
- Business Acumen – Superior ability to understand and effectively navigate area of responsibility and various business scenarios.
- Good Judgment – Strong critical thinking skills and ability to exercise discretion and good judgement.
Other Information Diverse candidates of all backgrounds are welcome, and the Club seeks individuals passionate about sport, inspiring the city and devoted to the organization's growth. While duties and responsibilities vary across positions, we are seeking individuals who are accountable, collaborative, progressive, agile and ethical/values driven.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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