Performance Analyst

USA Swimming • Full-time • Colorado Springs, CO, US • $80,000 - $90,000 / year • 1m ago

*2 positions are currently open for this role*

Job Summary:

The Performance Analyst assists National Team (NT) and National Junior Team (NJT) athletes and coaches in their pursuit of international success through the provision of expert performance-related services.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Provide direct performance services to NT and NJT athletes and coaches including:
Expert feedback on all technical components of swimming.
Race analysis data and information.
Video services in training and at competition.
Pre-competition and in-competition data and analysis at major domestic and international competitions.
Develop strong working relationships with NT coaches and athletes through regular interaction and proactive communication.
Assist in the development and evolution of the National Team Division's race analysis and race data services.
Assist with performance planning for major international competitions.
Stay up to date on developing technologies in the swimming and training worlds and make recommendations for appropriate integrations to services.
Maintain an understanding of trends in international swimming and swimming analysis communities to ensure that USA Swimming is on the cutting edge of service provision.

Other Duties:

Provide performance services to athletes and coaches at competitions and training camps.
Perform site visits to relevant NT programs as needed.
Assist with event planning when needed, including dates and time standards.
Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Abilities:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to function well in a high-paced environment.
Proficient and experienced with AV technology.
Exceptional interpersonal skills.
Able and willing to communicate with a broad range of stakeholders in individually appropriate ways.
Excellent time management skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Ability to collaborate with athletes and coaches to provide vital information and opportunities, while developing productive working relationships with people of all ages, experience levels, and personalities.
Ability to maintain professionalism to ensure a strong representation of USA Swimming and the NT.

Education & Experience:

Bachelor's degree in sports management, sport science, related field, or equivalent preferred.
Minimum five years' experience as a swim coach or administrator. Experience working with elite-level athletes preferred.
Experience setting up and operating sophisticated camera equipment (camcorders, GoPro's, etc.) or the ability to learn quickly.
Understanding and experience with international level swimming, to include stroke techniques, details (starts, turns, etc.), race strategy, and high-performance goals.
Experience with race analysis software, video sharing/playback platforms, and Apple products.
Experience working with analytical software(s) to provide statistical and analytical reporting.
Knowledge of or experience with National Governing Bodies and the Olympic Movement.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to travel domestically and internationally up to 30% of the year.
Must maintain proper documentation that allows for international travel.
Must be able to stand for long periods of time, transport equipment up to 75 pounds, and manage energy expenditure over trips that can last several weeks.
This position works in an office setting in the USA Swimming headquarters in Colorado Springs, CO; must be willing to relocate to Colorado Springs or the surrounding area.

Salary & Benefits:

Salary range for this position is $80,000 - $90,000 annually.
Bonus Eligibility: Based on company performance, this position may be eligible for an annual target bonus of 7.50%
Benefits available include:
- Medical, dental, and vision
- Company paid short-term and long-term disability
- Company paid group term life and AD&D insurance
- Paid Parental leave
- Paid Family Medical Leave
- 401 (k) safe harbor match after 1 year of service
- Profit sharing contribution after 2 years of service
- EAP
- PTO
- 15+ paid holidays

**This job posting contains a pay range, which represents the range of salaries that USA Swimming believes, in good faith, at the time of this posting, that it might be willing to pay for the posted position. USA Swimming expects to hire for this position near the middle of the range. Only in truly rare and exceptional circumstances, where an external candidate has experience, credentials or expertise that far exceed those required or expected for the position, would USA Swimming consider paying a salary or rate near the higher end of the range.**

Application Due Date: October 31, 2025