Sports Scientist Job at Los Angeles Lakers, El Segundo, CA

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  • Los Angeles Lakers
  • El Segundo, CA

Job Description

Overview The Los Angeles Lakers are seeking a proven sports science leader who can translate science into performance. This role will drive our systems for athlete recovery, readiness, and decision-making—blending performance science, analytics, and collaboration across our basketball operations department. The optimal candidate will bring expertise to translate data from various sources – such as athlete load monitoring platforms, strength and performance diagnostics, athlete management systems—into action. Our sports scientist must have leadership skills to unite coaches and staff, while demonstrating credibility to earn athlete trust. Our objectives are healthier players, smarter preparation, and a strong competitive edge. Essential Functions (Duties & Responsibilities) Build and deliver actionable reports from athlete load monitoring platforms, strength diagnostics, and performance testing to inform training, rehab, and recovery strategies. Lead the analysis and interpretation of practice and game data to evaluate player readiness, workload, and performance outcomes. Partner with coaching, medical, and performance staff to translate sports science insights into clear, practical recommendations that support preparation, availability, and competitive advantage. Communicate effectively with athletes to foster trust and ensure understanding of performance, recovery, and return-to-play (RTP) recommendations. Conduct applied research and integrate evidence-based methods to refine RTP processes and performance decision-making frameworks. Collaborate cross-functionally to align data insights with organizational goals. Education Bachelor’s degree (required) in one of the following: Sports Science, Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology, High/Human Performance, or other related field Master’s degree preferred PhD preferred Qualifications And Certifications NSCA or equivalent Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) recommended NSCA or equivalent Certified Performance & Sport Scientist (CPSS) recommended NASM or equivalent Performance Enhancement Specialist (PES) recommended Desired Experience And Expertise Minimum: 3-5 years of applied experience in elite/professional sports Preferred: 5-7+ years with demonstrated leadership in performance (e.g., designing and leading projects, integrating across medical/performance teams, managing staff) Location: El Segundo (offices M-F) Hours: 25-30 hours a week. Ability to work flexible schedule The pay range for this role is $110,000 to $120,000 annually. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience and certifications. In addition to those factors, we consider the relative pay of our current employees in similar positions when making a final offer. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class. #J-18808-Ljbffr Los Angeles Lakers

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