Performance & Diagnostic Specialist (m/f/d)
Sports ScientistLanguage requirements
Intro
Borussia Dortmund is a globally renowned football club and a company with over 900 employees. In the youth performance centre, you'll support young players to improve their performance and stay healthy.
Description
Plan, organise, and conduct performance diagnostic tests for teams U17 to U23
Ensure clear processes and high quality across all tests
Prepare, conduct, and evaluate test days and individual tests
Test strength, speed, jump performance, flexibility, and endurance
Coordinate appointments and procedures with players, coaches, the athletic training team, and the medical team
Implement individual training sessions in the fitness room and on the pitch
Accompany players in daily training and ensure clean and proper execution
Work closely with the Performance Management and the teams' athletic trainers
Exchange information regularly with all key areas
Requirements
Completed degree in sports science, exercise physiology, or a similar qualification
Good knowledge and practical experience in performance diagnostics
Experience with tests on strength, speed, endurance, jump performance, and flexibility
Experience in individual athletic training, ideally in youth elite sports
Additional licences are beneficial, such as a DFB or DOSB athletic trainer licence
Good understanding of biomechanics and the physical foundations of performance capability
Knowledge of new training methods and current developments in competitive sports
Ability to recognise the personal needs of players and adapt training plans accordingly
Good communication, empathy, and social skills
Willingness to work evenings and weekends
Very good German and English language skills, both written and spoken
Enthusiasm for Borussia Dortmund and enjoyment of team work
What We Offer
π¬ Exciting insights into the sports science work of a well-known European football club
π€ Work in a professional team of athletic trainers, sports scientists, and medical professionals
π Short decision-making processes and plenty of room for your ideas
ποΈ Personal staff ticket for home games
π Offers for your professional and personal development
ποΈ Free gym membership
π Support for a healthy work day
π² Company bike leasing
π Team events
π½οΈ Staff bistro
π§ Support in pension planning
Closing
We look forward to receiving your detailed application with a cover letter and CV.
ππ We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and look forward to your detailed application. ππ

Borussia Dortmund
Here, you reach millions of hearts. And they reach you.We are Borussia Dortmund. Not just a world-famous football club, but also a large publicly traded company. Over 996 people work with us. Our core business is football β which means: our team, our stadium, and our fans.But BVB is much more: We are active in other areas too, such as marketing, merchandising, events, logistics, sales, service, and catering.Together, all employees ensure Borussia Dortmund's success β both on and off the pitch.
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