Director of Health

Director of Health & Performance page is loaded## Director of Health & Performancelocations: United Training Facility: Mercedes-Benz Stadiumtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R **Director of Health & Performance - Atlanta United FC****Position Overview**Atlanta United FC is seeking an experienced and strategic **Director of Health & Performance** to lead the club’s integrated performance, medical, and sports science operations across the First Team, MLS NEXT Pro, and Academy. This role is responsible for optimizing player availability, performance, and long-term health through evidence-informed practice, interdisciplinary collaboration, and aligned methodology with the club’s playing model.The Director of Health & Performance will serve as a key leader within the organization, working closely with coaches, medical professionals, and executives to ensure players are prepared to perform at the highest level throughout the MLS season and beyond.**Key Responsibilities*** Lead and oversee all health, performance, and sports science operations across the club’s vertically integrated pathway (First Team, MLS NEXT Pro, Academy).* Manage and oversee Orreco implementation and interpretation for players, with recommendations for player readiness* Design and implement a comprehensive performance strategy encompassing physical preparation, load management, recovery, injury prevention, and return-to-play processes.* Collaborate closely with the Head Coach and technical staff to align physical preparation with tactical objectives, training methodology, and match demands.* Manage and develop multidisciplinary staff, including strength & conditioning, sports science, sports medicine, rehabilitation, and performance support roles.* Leverage performance data, monitoring systems, and medical information to inform decision-making and communicate clearly with coaches and leadership.* Establish standardized processes, benchmarks, and reporting structures to support consistency and clarity across all teams.* Oversee player monitoring systems (e.g., GPS, wellness, testing, readiness) and ensure insights translate into actionable coaching decisions.* Support long-term athlete development and transition pathways from the Academy to professional levels.* Promote a collaborative, athlete-centered, and high-performance culture grounded in accountability, adaptability, and continuous improvement.* Stay current with industry best practices, research, and innovation within elite soccer performance and health.**Qualifications & Experience*** At least 5 years of experience managing first-team personnel sports performance.* Extensive experience in high-performance leadership within professional soccer or comparable elite team sport environments.* Strong background in performance science, strength & conditioning, sports medicine integration, or a related discipline.* Proven ability to lead interdisciplinary teams and operate effectively within complex, high-pressure environments.* Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with coaching staff to integrate physical preparation with tactical and technical objectives.* Advanced understanding of workload management, injury risk mitigation, and return-to-play decision-making.* High level of data literacy with experience translating performance metrics into clear insights for coaches and executives.* Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.**Preferred Attributes*** Spanish-speaking preferred* Experience within MLS or comparable international professional leagues.* Familiarity with vertically integrated club models and academy-to-first-team pathways.* Advanced degree in sport science, performance, medicine, or related field.* Commitment to innovation, professional development, and evidence-informed practice.**About Atlanta Falcons**The Atlanta Falcons are a professional American football club and member of the National Football League (NFL). The team’s headquarters and practice facility are located on a 50-acre site in Flowery Branch, Georgia. The Falcons’ NFL expansion franchise was awarded in 1965 and acquired by current owner Arthur M. Blank in 2002. Under Blank’s leadership, the Falcons have become one of the League’s premier teams on and off the field, playing their home games at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. For more information, visit and follow @AtlantaFalcons.**About Atlanta United**Atlanta United joined Major League Soccer in 2017 and won the 2018 MLS Cup in just its second season, the earliest an expansion team has won the title since 1998. The club has set multiple league records including season tickets sales (36,000-plus), single-season average (53,002) and total home attendance (901,033). Owned by Arthur M. Blank, Atlanta United plays its home matches at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. For more information about Atlanta United, including how to purchase season tickets, visit: , and follow @ATLUTD.**About Atlanta Drive GC**Atlanta Drive GC became one of the six founding members of TGL in August of 2023 and will participate in the inaugural season of TGL beginning in January of 2024. Atlanta Drive GC is owned by businessman and philanthropist Arthur M. Blank and is part of AMB Sports and Entertainment (AMBSE), which is comprised of the National Football League’s Atlanta Falcons, Major League Soccer’s Atlanta United FC, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta Drive Golf Club, and PGA TOUR Superstore.**About Mercedes-Benz Stadium**Opened in August 2017, Mercedes-Benz Stadium is a world-class sports and entertainment venue in downtown Atlanta and home to the National Football League’s Atlanta Falcons and Major League Soccer’s Atlanta United. The multi-purpose stadium was named the 2019 Sports Facility of the Year and is host to major sports and entertainment events, including the 2026 World Cup, the 2018 and 2025 College Football Playoff National Championships, the 2018 MLS Cup, and Super Bowl LIII. Mercedes-Benz Stadium is the first professional sports stadium in North America to achieve LEED Platinum Certification and the first stadium worldwide to achieve TRUE Platinum Certification for zero waste by the United States Green Building Council. Mercedes-Benz Stadium is proud to be collaborating with naming rights partner Mercedes-Benz and thirteen founding partners including Coca-Cola, Equifax, The Home Depot, Novelis, SCANA Energy, Truist, IBM, Georgia Power, American Family Insurance, Global Payments, Ticketmaster, and Delta Airlines.To learn more about Mercedes-Benz Stadium visit Follow us on and**About the Home Depot Backyard**The Home Depot Backyard, Atlanta’s #BestBackyard, is an 11-acre multi-use greenspace in the heart of downtown, adjacent to Mercedes-Benz Stadium, that is full of unique opportunities for the local community and visitors alike. Serving the Atlanta community since 2018, the Home Depot Backyard provides a broad spectrum of programming for all audiences and has hosted a wide array of community events while also serving as the premier parking and tailgating destination for the Atlanta Falcons (NFL), Atlanta United (MLS), and other stadium events. The Home Depot Backyard focuses on three key pillars - Arts and Culture, Health and Wellness, and Inspired Learning - through offering a variety of activities from daily fitness classes to one-of-a-kind events focused on uplifting the community. To learn more about The Home Depot Backyard, visit or follow us at @thdbackyard on , , , and .#J-18808-Ljbffr