Director of Sports Performance
Rhode Island FC
Job Type
Full-time; year-round
Location
Pawtucket, Rhode Island, USA
Salary
USD $55,000 to $75,000 per year
Closing Date
7 November 2026
Classification
IQF Level 6
Job Summary
Lead first-team strength, conditioning, movement and physical preparation for Rhode Island FC throughout the off-season, pre-season and USL Championship season. Design individual programmes, manage GPS and heart-rate monitoring, coordinate testing and report workload and readiness to coaching and medical staff. Support physical reconditioning and return-to-training transitions while respecting medical clearance responsibilities. Oversee performance equipment, logistics and budget coordination and attend training, matches and travel throughout the year.
IUSCA IQF Classification
Level 6. Owns the USL first-team physical-preparation programme, including individual programming, testing, GPS and workload monitoring, rehabilitation transitions and an operational performance budget. Reports to the Head Coach and coordinates purchasing with football operations; the advert does not establish direct staff management or wider organisational professional governance. A relevant bachelor’s degree is preferred rather than essential, and no named S&C certification is required.
Associated IUSCA IQF Certification
IUSCA IQF Level 6 Accredited International Strength and Conditioning Practitioner (aISCP)
Salary and Role Alignment
Red. The advertised USD $55,000 to $75,000 appears materially below the level indicated by autonomous Level 6 responsibility for a professional first-team programme, year-round match and travel demands, scientific monitoring, rehabilitation integration and operational budget accountability. The absence of formal staff management limits the IQF classification despite the Director title. Under the IUSCA IQF Role Classification & Salary Alignment methodology, this results in a Red rating.
IUSCA Alignment Statement
This role has been classified by IUSCA using publicly available information at the time of review and the published IQF Role Classification & Salary Alignment methodology. The IQF classification, salary alignment assessment and associated IUSCA IQF certification represent IUSCA's assessment of the advertised role. They do not alter or replace the employer's stated qualification, certification or eligibility requirements and do not imply employer endorsement, approval of, or affiliation with IUSCA. Vacancy information may change, and applicants should review and verify the original employer advert before applying.