Job Description

Title:

Applied Sports Science Fellow

Department:

Baseball Operations - Applied Sports Science

FLSA Status

: Full-Time, Hourly

Date Created:

9/24/2025

Date Reviewed:

9/24/2025

Job Summary:

The Applied Sports Science Fellow is to work as a part of the Health and Performance staff to contribute to Applied Sports Science initiatives at the Reds Player Development Complex that aid in the development and optimization of player health and performance. Sports Science, as defined in this instance, is the application of scientific methods and principles to improve player development, health, and performance.

Minimum Requirements:

Category

Details

Education
Enrolled in or completed an undergraduate degree program in sport or exercise science, kinesiology, or related field.


Experience
> 1 year of experience working in sports environments with athletes.


Skills
Creativity, critical thinking, and strong analytical skills to interpret and apply complex information effectively. Ability to exercise independent judgment and efficiently plan, prioritize, and manage a dynamic workload. Strong work ethic, organizational skills, and attention to detail. Proficiency using sport technology (e.g., GPS, force plates, dynamometry, timing gates, accelerometer/IMU/LPT, wearables, etc.). Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, displaying ability to convey information effectively through visual, written, digital, and verbal form to diverse stakeholders across Baseball Operations.Competence in various software applications for word processing, spreadsheets, database, and presentation software (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).


Other
Spoken and written fluency in English Willing to relocate. This position is based in Goodyear, AZ, at the Reds Player Development Complex Willing to work long, flexible hours including weekends and holidays.

Desired Requirements:

Category

Details

Education
Enrolled in or completed graduate degree program in sport or exercise science, kinesiology, or related field highly desired.


Experience
Applied sports science experience in collegiate or professional sport. CSCS and/or CPSS a plus.


Skills
Demonstrated ability to plan and implement applied sport science research/projects highly desired. Demonstrated proficiency conducting data management, analysis, or visualization using R/Python highly desired.


Other
Spanish language ability a plus. Ability to travel within the United States and internationally.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

Duty

Description

Data Collection & Analysis - 35%
Administer athlete monitoring program and other planned and ad hoc testing at the Reds Player Development Complex, ensuring strict adherence to test protocols and standards. Provide analysis and insights from athlete monitoring program and other testing data to support individualized player plans and return-to-play processes. Assist Applied Sports Science Department with managing player health and performance data, including tasks such as data entry, cleaning, analysis, and preparing written and visual reports.


Equipment Management - 10%
Ensure proper set-up and breakdown of sport science equipment (e.g., force plates, dynamometers, GPS) for data collection and assessments. Maintain, troubleshoot, and manage the inventory of sport science equipment.


Research & Information Gathering - 35%
Contribute to research projects and other Applied Sports Science initiatives, adapting to team needs and organizational priorities. Conduct approved independent research projects to generate new insights and applications from available testing and other data. Perform literature and research reviews on topics pertinent to Health & Performance and Player Development initiatives, staying informed on cutting-edge research, technology, and methods in sports science to continuously improve processes and protocols. Evaluate the validity, reliability, and feasibility of current and emerging technologies and testing protocols, and support onboarding of adopted technologies as needed.


Project Management & Administration - 5%
Ensure ethical management of player performance data, maintaining confidentiality and compliance with organization and legal standards.


Other - 5%
Other duties as assigned.

Reports To:

Applied Sports Science Coordinator

Physical Requirements:

Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods throughout the day. Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds (supplies, machinery, etc.). Ability to bend, squat, reach, and climb stairs regularly in the course of daily duties Comfortable working in varying conditions (heat, humidity, cold, outdoors, confined spaces like office/cubicles and locker rooms). Ability to handle repetitive tasks at a computer. Sufficient hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity for tasks like computer work, note-taking, etc. Ability to work long shifts with long and variable hours, including weekends and holidays. Ability to drive and/or fly short and long distances, day or night in various conditions.

Expectations

Adhere to Cincinnati Reds Organization Policies and Procedures. Act as a role model within and outside the Cincinnati Reds Organization. Perform duties as workload necessitates. Demonstrate flexible and efficient time management and ability to prioritize workload. Meet department productivity standards. Willingness to learn. Open to new methodologies.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

The Cincinnati Reds are an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Cincinnati Reds to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion or creed, sex, age, disability, citizenship status, marital status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.

Disclaimer:

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. The above description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, and duties. Additional duties, as assigned, may become part of the job function. The duties listed above are, therefore, a partial representation not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position.