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Performance Coach jobs with green card sponsorship are available through employers willing to file PERM labor certification, then sponsor an I-140 petition under EB-2 or EB-3. Roles in corporate wellness, athletic development, and organizational performance qualify when the position requires a relevant advanced degree or at least two years of specialized experience.
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Get Access To All JobsABOUT THE NEW YORK RED BULLS
The New York Red Bulls are one of 30 teams in Major League Soccer (MLS). RBNY, one of the ten charter clubs of MLS, have competed in the league since its founding in 1996. The Red Bulls play home matches at Sports Illustrated Stadium (SIS) in Harrison, New Jersey. The three-time MLS Supporters' Shield Winners are owned by the Austrian beverage company Red Bull for which the team is named. The New York Red Bulls offer one of the nation's premier youth soccer development programs, from local soccer partnerships across New York and New Jersey to Regional Development Schools and the Red Bulls Academy teams.
ABOUT SPORTS ILLUSTRATED STADIUM
Sports Illustrated Stadium (SIS), home of the Red Bull New York, is a premier sports and entertainment venue located in Harrison, New Jersey. In addition to hosting Red Bulls matches, the stadium welcomes a diverse range of third-party events, including concerts, international soccer matches, festivals, and other live entertainment experiences. The venue provides opportunities to engage audiences beyond the Red Bulls fan base, making lifecycle marketing an important driver of audience growth, event awareness, ticket sales, and long-term customer relationships across the stadium’s broader event portfolio.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Head of Academy Sports Performance, this role will be responsible for the physical development of Academy players in the 13-15 age groups. Using a data-informed and research-driven approach, you will design and deliver innovative programming to optimize athletic performance, enhance movement quality, and support long-term player progression. This role requires close collaboration with technical and medical staff to ensure individualized training plans, effective load management, and alignment with the club’s performance model.
- Lead strength and conditioning coaching of assigned players in alignment with academy Athletic Development Framework
- Develop and lead on-field movement program including position specific speed, agility and change of direction fundamentals
- Manage and implement physical testing protocols for assigned age groups, in line with the academy testing structure
- Play an active part in the collection, analysis and feedback of growth and maturation data with relevant age groups
- Manage load monitoring data to provide collaborative feedback to staff and players regarding performance, training, recovery and injury prevention
- Maintain accurate records of data collected such as training loads and performance metrics
- Stay current with research in the area of athletic development to ensure best practices are applied
- Develop a data-informed approach to enhancing performance and athlete management
- Be a creative and outside-the-box thinker when developing content for delivery
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelors degree from an accredited college/University in Exercise Science or related field.
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) Certification
CPR Certified
Interest and knowledge of soccer
Previous experience of data visualization tools such as Power BI is an advantage
Previous experience working as part of a multi-disciplinary sports department is preferred
Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively to key stakeholders and build trust and relationships with players and staff
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The base salary range for this position is $65,000 - $70,000 + cash incentives. Actual salary offers may vary based on work experience. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified.
Due to the cyclical nature of the entertainment industry, the employee may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the company.
Red Bull New York provides comprehensive benefits offerings to all full-time employees. Our benefits include medical and dental insurance, 401(k) plan, flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, life insurance, health and wellness benefits, and a paid time-off program.
Red Bull New York is an equal opportunity employer and we will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality or any other classification protected by law.
Red Bull New York is an equal opportunity employer and we will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality or any other classification protected by law.
ABOUT THE NEW YORK RED BULLS
The New York Red Bulls are one of 30 teams in Major League Soccer (MLS). RBNY, one of the ten charter clubs of MLS, have competed in the league since its founding in 1996. The Red Bulls play home matches at Sports Illustrated Stadium (SIS) in Harrison, New Jersey. The three-time MLS Supporters' Shield Winners are owned by the Austrian beverage company Red Bull for which the team is named. The New York Red Bulls offer one of the nation's premier youth soccer development programs, from local soccer partnerships across New York and New Jersey to Regional Development Schools and the Red Bulls Academy teams.
ABOUT SPORTS ILLUSTRATED STADIUM
Sports Illustrated Stadium (SIS), home of the Red Bull New York, is a premier sports and entertainment venue located in Harrison, New Jersey. In addition to hosting Red Bulls matches, the stadium welcomes a diverse range of third-party events, including concerts, international soccer matches, festivals, and other live entertainment experiences. The venue provides opportunities to engage audiences beyond the Red Bulls fan base, making lifecycle marketing an important driver of audience growth, event awareness, ticket sales, and long-term customer relationships across the stadium’s broader event portfolio.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Head of Academy Sports Performance, this role will be responsible for the physical development of Academy players in the 13-15 age groups. Using a data-informed and research-driven approach, you will design and deliver innovative programming to optimize athletic performance, enhance movement quality, and support long-term player progression. This role requires close collaboration with technical and medical staff to ensure individualized training plans, effective load management, and alignment with the club’s performance model.
- Lead strength and conditioning coaching of assigned players in alignment with academy Athletic Development Framework
- Develop and lead on-field movement program including position specific speed, agility and change of direction fundamentals
- Manage and implement physical testing protocols for assigned age groups, in line with the academy testing structure
- Play an active part in the collection, analysis and feedback of growth and maturation data with relevant age groups
- Manage load monitoring data to provide collaborative feedback to staff and players regarding performance, training, recovery and injury prevention
- Maintain accurate records of data collected such as training loads and performance metrics
- Stay current with research in the area of athletic development to ensure best practices are applied
- Develop a data-informed approach to enhancing performance and athlete management
- Be a creative and outside-the-box thinker when developing content for delivery
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelors degree from an accredited college/University in Exercise Science or related field.
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) Certification
CPR Certified
Interest and knowledge of soccer
Previous experience of data visualization tools such as Power BI is an advantage
Previous experience working as part of a multi-disciplinary sports department is preferred
Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively to key stakeholders and build trust and relationships with players and staff
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The base salary range for this position is $65,000 - $70,000 + cash incentives. Actual salary offers may vary based on work experience. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified.
Due to the cyclical nature of the entertainment industry, the employee may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the company.
Red Bull New York provides comprehensive benefits offerings to all full-time employees. Our benefits include medical and dental insurance, 401(k) plan, flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, life insurance, health and wellness benefits, and a paid time-off program.
Red Bull New York is an equal opportunity employer and we will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality or any other classification protected by law.
Red Bull New York is an equal opportunity employer and we will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality or any other classification protected by law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Performance Coach
Align your credentials to EB-2 requirements
If your performance coaching background combines a bachelor's degree with five or more years of progressive experience in a specialized discipline, document that progression carefully. USCIS evaluates the degree-plus-experience equivalency strictly, so a clear record of advancing responsibility strengthens your EB-2 petition.
Research prevailing wages before accepting offers
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for performance coaching roles in your target city before negotiations. PERM requires your offered salary to meet or exceed that figure, so accepting a low offer can delay or derail the entire labor certification.
Find employers with active PERM filing history
Target organizations that have completed PERM filings for coaching or human performance roles before. Migrate Mate shows employers with verified green card sponsorship history, so you can focus your applications on companies already familiar with the PERM recruitment and prevailing-wage process.
Prepare your O*NET occupation documentation early
Your employer's PERM job description must map accurately to your occupation under O*NET. Review the O*NET profile for your specific coaching specialty and flag any duties your role performs that differ, so your attorney can draft a defensible job description before DOL recruitment begins.
Understand how the PERM recruitment test affects your timeline
DOL requires employers to run a genuine recruitment test before filing PERM, typically spanning 30 to 60 days. Confirm your prospective employer is ready to begin that process promptly after your offer, since delays in starting recruitment push your priority date and potential green card availability further out.
Protect your priority date if you change employers
Once your original I-140 is approved, your priority date can transfer to a new employer's I-140 petition. If your I-485 has been pending 180 days or more, AC21 portability also lets you move to a substantially similar performance coaching role without restarting the entire green card process.
Green Card Performance Coach: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Performance Coach roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Both categories can apply depending on your credentials. EB-2 covers positions requiring an advanced degree or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive specialized experience. EB-3 covers professionals with a bachelor's degree or skilled workers with at least two years of relevant experience. The role's minimum requirements, not your personal education level, determine which category the employer files under.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B sponsorship for a Performance Coach?
H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant status requiring an LCA filed with DOL and an I-129 petition with USCIS. Green card sponsorship under EB-2 or EB-3 is a permanent process: your employer first completes PERM labor certification with DOL, then files an I-140 immigrant petition. There is no lottery, but per-country numerical limits mean nationals of high-demand countries may wait years before a priority date becomes current.
How long does the PERM process take for a Performance Coach position?
PERM labor certification involves a prevailing wage determination and a DOL-supervised recruitment test before the application is filed. Processing times at DOL vary and change without notice. After PERM certification, your employer files the I-140 with USCIS, and if your priority date is not yet current based on your birth country, additional waiting time accrues before you can file for adjustment of status or consular processing.
How do I find employers who sponsor green cards for Performance Coach roles?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified green card sponsorship history, so you can search specifically for organizations that have navigated the PERM and I-140 process for coaching and human performance roles. Focusing on those employers reduces the risk of pursuing opportunities with companies unfamiliar with or unwilling to complete the multi-step green card process.
Can I change employers after my Performance Coach green card is in process?
Yes, under two distinct rules. Once your original I-140 is approved, a new employer can file a fresh I-140 and you can retain your original priority date. Separately, if your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for 180 days or more, AC21 portability lets you move to the same or a substantially similar occupation without the new employer restarting PERM from scratch.