What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head of Performance - FC Dallas Performance Center position at FC Dallas?
Strength Coach / Head of Performance – FC Dallas Performance Center
FC Dallas is seeking a qualified Strength Coach to support the physical development, performance, and durability of its athletes. This position is responsible for the design, implementation, and supervision of evidence-based strength and conditioning programs that align with FC Dallas’ high-performance model. The Strength Coach will work collaboratively with coaching, sports medicine, and performance staff to optimize athlete readiness, reduce injury risk, and support long-term development across all phases of the competitive season.
What you’ll do:
- Design and deliver individualized and team-based strength and conditioning programs for in-season, off-season, and pre-season periods, utilizing current research and best practices.
- Monitor athlete performance, workload, and progression through testing, data tracking, and ongoing evaluation.
- Collaborate with sports medicine staff to support injury prevention strategies, rehabilitation programming, and return-to-play processes.
- Conduct sport-specific needs analyses and adjust programming to meet positional, developmental, and performance demands.
- Maintain a safe, professional, and high-performance training environment, including facility oversight, equipment management, and risk mitigation.
- Establish and enforce performance center policies, safety standards, and athlete conduct expectations.
- Contribute to athlete education through instruction, coaching, and mentorship.
- Assist with departmental planning, budgeting, equipment procurement, and staff development initiatives as required.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, or a related field.
- Nationally accredited strength and conditioning certification (e.g., CSCS or equivalent).
- Current CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications.
- Demonstrated knowledge of strength training techniques, performance programming, and athlete monitoring.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary performance team.
Work Environment & Physical Requirements:
- Ability to demonstrate and coach exercises, monitor athletes during training, and lift/move equipment.
- Availability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, primarily in indoor settings but also in outdoor training environments as requested.
FC Dallas is an equal opportunity employer and, therefore, pledges to provide equal opportunities without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other protected class. This pledge applies to all employees and applicants for employment in connection with the material terms and conditions of employment, including without limitation: recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, demotions, treatment during employment, benefits, compensation, leave of absence, training, or terminations. Supervisors who control these actions are responsible for fair and equal application to all employees. It is FC Dallas’ intention to comply with all federal and state equal opportunity laws and executive orders forbidding any type of discrimination against employees or applicants.
FC Dallas is committed to maintaining an atmosphere where all employees can perform their duties free from harassment and intimidation based on race, color, ancestry, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other protected class. Employees are encouraged to accept their share of responsibility for successfully carrying out this pledge.