Associate, Performance Science - Dominican Republic
New York MetsDominican Republic
Posted January 30, 2026
36000 - 36000 USD
About the Company
The New York Mets are a world-class Sports and Media-Entertainment Company located in Flushing, New York. As an family-owned and customer-focused organization, our values are based on teamwork and hard work, trust and integrity, and professionalism and accountability. We strive to foster both personal and professional development and provide employees with the necessary tools and experiences that will prepare them for success in a competitive industry. We are continuously targeting talented candidates with transferable experience, intrinsic passion for success, and intense love for the game. Off the field, our team includes 250 full-time employees, 110 seasonal interns, and 1,200 game day employees working together to provide exceptional service to our fans. We invite you to follow our LinkedIn page to receive bi-weekly updates regarding full-time and internship opportunities within the Front Office! Find an additional listing of available jobs at: http://newyork.mets.mlb.com/mlb/help/jobs.jsp?c_id=nym
Job Description
The Performance Science Associate supports the delivery of performance science initiatives at the Dominican Republic Complex location, assisting in player rehab and working closely with the Performance Science Manager to build an industry-leading applied performance science program within the New York Mets organization.
Requirements
- Undergraduate degree in Exercise Science, Physiology, Biomechanics, Kinesiology, or related degree.
- CPR/First Aid certification.
- 1+ years' experience in a similar role within collegiate or professional sports (internships included).
- Experience working with high-performance athletes and performance staff in competitive environments (Professional sports, Division I athletics).
- Experience operating athlete monitoring and testing technologies (force plates, athlete position systems, dynamometers/load cells, linear position transducers, etc.)
- Experience with athlete management systems or comparable performance databases.
- Demonstrated ability to clean, analyze, visualize, and report data.
- Experience with data analysis and visualization tools (e.g., R, Python, Tableau, Power BI) is considered an asset.
- Evidence of continued professional development and education (workshops, accreditations, etc.)
- Excellent communication skills with coaches, athletes, and staff.
- Excellent ability to provide oral and written updates on the readiness of the team/players.
- Knowledge of current trends and research in applied sport science and relevant research.
- A positive, friendly personality with a passion for assisting others in achieving their goals.
- CPSS and/or CSCS or relevant certifications are considered an asset.
- Must be able to travel domestically and internationally.
- Must be able to work unconventional hours.
Benefits
- Health Benefits
- 401(k) Savings Plan
- Commuting Program
- Housing stipend for eligible candidates at Affiliate locations.
- Special pricing from selected corporate partners.
- Game day tickets at Citi Field.
- Discounts at the Mets Team Store.
- Gym discounts through Wellhub.
- Travel, hotel, and more discounts through Plum Benefits.
