H-1B Visa Performance Coach Jobs
Performance Coach jobs with H-1B visa sponsorship sit at the intersection of behavioral science, organizational development, and credentialed expertise. Sponsoring employers structure these roles around degree-level duties in psychology, human performance, or a related field to satisfy the specialty occupation requirement. Your H-1B status grants up to three years initially, extendable to a six-year maximum.
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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 H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Performance Coach
Frame your credentials around specialty occupation
Your degree must connect directly to performance coaching duties, not just the job title. A background in industrial-organizational psychology, human performance, or behavioral science strengthens your specialty occupation case far more than a general business degree paired with coaching certifications.
Look up prevailing wages before negotiating
Use the OFLC Wage Search to find the certified wage level for your SOC code and work location before your offer conversation. Your employer's LCA must meet or exceed that threshold, so knowing the floor protects you from offers that can't survive DOL certification.
Target employers with organizational development functions
Find employers filing H-1B petitions for performance-related roles by searching Migrate Mate's database of verified sponsors. Organizations with dedicated talent development, leadership coaching, or human performance departments are structurally positioned to build a qualifying specialty occupation case.
Confirm each worksite gets its own LCA
If your coaching role involves embedded work at client locations or multiple company sites, each distinct worksite needs its own certified Labor Condition Application. Raise this with your employer before filing, since an uncovered worksite can put your status at risk during a DOL audit.
Review your O*NET profile to build your petition narrative
O*NET lists the tasks, knowledge areas, and typical education for performance-adjacent occupations. Use that profile to map your actual job duties to the specialty occupation definition USCIS applies, so your employer's support letter reflects the same degree-level framing the adjudicator expects.
File before your OPT or grace period expires
If you're transitioning from F-1 OPT, your employer must file a timely H-1B petition before your work authorization lapses. USCIS caps-gap rules can bridge the gap only under specific timing conditions, so coordinate your start date and petition filing date carefully with your employer's immigration counsel.
H-1B Visa Performance Coach: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Performance Coach role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
It depends on how the position is defined and what degree the employer requires. Performance Coach roles built around industrial-organizational psychology, human performance science, or behavioral assessment typically qualify because they require at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. Roles framed around general motivation or athletic coaching without degree-specific duties are harder to defend as specialty occupations, and USCIS may issue a Request for Evidence. The degree requirement must be genuine, not a post-hoc addition to the job description.
Which academic backgrounds support a Performance Coach H-1B petition most effectively?
Industrial-organizational psychology, human performance, organizational behavior, sport psychology, kinesiology, and behavioral science degrees all map well to performance coaching duties. The key is that your degree field must connect directly to the technical core of the role, such as behavioral assessment, performance measurement, or evidence-based intervention design. A generalist business or management degree is less defensible unless the job duties are similarly generalist.
How do I find employers who actively sponsor H-1B visas for Performance Coach roles?
Search Migrate Mate to browse employers with verified H-1B sponsorship history in performance, talent development, and organizational effectiveness roles. Employers in sports organizations, consulting firms with leadership practices, large healthcare systems, and technology companies with structured learning and development functions are among the most common sponsors for this type of role.
What happens to my H-1B status if my employer changes my work location?
Every new worksite requires a freshly certified Labor Condition Application before you begin working there. Your employer must file an amended I-129 petition with USCIS for material changes to your work location. Working at an unlisted site, even temporarily, puts you out of status and creates compliance exposure for your employer under DOL rules. Confirm this process with your employer's immigration counsel before any worksite change.
Can coaching certifications substitute for a formal degree in an H-1B petition?
No. USCIS evaluates specialty occupation status based on academic degrees, not professional certifications. Certifications from coaching bodies do not meet the minimum educational requirement. However, if you hold a relevant bachelor's degree and use certifications to demonstrate depth of expertise, they can strengthen the support letter narrative. Three years of specialized work experience can substitute for one year of education under USCIS equivalency rules, which matters if your degree is in a tangentially related field.