Real Salt Lake is seeking two Academy Performance Coaches to support the physical development, performance monitoring, injury prevention, and recovery of Academy athletes across multiple age groups, while also contributing to the performance needs of Real Monarchs. 

Reporting to the Head of Academy Performance, this role will work closely with coaches, sports medicine staff, and the broader performance team to design and implement training programs, monitor athlete performance, and support long-term player development. The Academy Performance Coach will help ensure players are physically prepared to perform and progress in alignment with Club and first-team performance standards. 

Responsibilities Include

• Lead daily on-field physical preparation, including warm-ups, conditioning, speed development, and individualized player programs.  
• Design and implement strength and conditioning programs for academy athletes.  
• Monitor player performance and workload using GPS, heart rate, wellness, and other performance data.  
• Analyze performance data and provide actionable recommendations to coaches, medical staff, and players.  
• Collaborate with coaching, sports medicine, and performance staff to support player development and return-to-play processes.  
• Conduct fitness testing and performance assessments to evaluate player progress.  
• Educate players on training, recovery, nutrition, sleep, and long-term athletic development.  
• Maintain accurate performance records and athlete monitoring data.  
• Support Academy and Real Monarchs training sessions, matches, tournaments, and related travel as needed.  
• Ensure compliance with all MLS, MLS NEXT Pro, MLS NEXT, U.S. Soccer, and Club performance standards. 
• Other duties as assigned.