Position SummaryThe Performance Coach serves as the strategic architect of AC Grand Rapids’ human performance system ecosystem, leading the club’s efforts to maximize player availability, physical readiness, recovery, resilience, and long-term athletic development.This role is responsible for designing and implementing a comprehensive high-performance model that seamlessly integrates sports science, athletic training, strength and conditioning, performance monitoring, nutrition, recovery, and return-to-performance processes into one aligned philosophy centered on helping players consistently perform at their highest level. Success in this role requires the ability to blend science with practical application, objective data with coaching intuition, and long-term athlete development with the immediate demands of professional competition. The ideal candidate understands that high performance extends beyond injury prevention. It is about creating an environment where players are consistently prepared to train, compete, recover, and improve throughout the season. The Performance Coach will work closely with the VP of Sporting Operations & Strategy, Head Coach, Manager, Team Operations, Equipment Manager, technical staff, medical providers, performance specialists, and players to ensure every aspect of human performance supports the club’s competitive objectives.