Job Title: Academy Performance Intern

Department: Sports Performance

Reports to: Director of Sports Performance/ Head of Sports Science & Nutrition/ Academy Physical Development Coach

Position Summary:

This internship provides the opportunity to gain knowledge and experience working in a professional soccer academy. The academy intern position with assist staff supporting the physical development of academy players. This position will be based out of the Mercy Health Training Center in Milford, Ohio. The duration of the internship is from August – December. Flexible working days, on average 4 days a week, mainly working 3:30pm – 8:30pm. This is an hourly paid position & college is available if required.

What You’ll Do:

Assist the academy performance coach with the collection, storage and analysis of player data and provide effective feedback to key stakeholders
Support the club-wide monitoring strategies for academy players to individually monitor each player within the team and micro-manage those players to mitigate injury risk and optimize player health, well-being and readiness
Lead on the collection of academy player daily wellness information, storage and feedback
Utilize different technologies to determine player internal and external training load and their response to training
Support staff with on-pitch equipment set-up and clearance for team-based and individual sessions
Assist the academy performance coach to develop an educational resource/program for players in areas such as Nutrition, Lifestyle, Preparation and Recovery to complement existing education provided by coaches and performance department staff

What You’ll Bring:

Willingness to learn and receive feedback
Creative, dynamic, and enthusiastic personality
Excellent organizational and time-management skills
Ability to demonstrate appropriately with a motivational coaching style
Ability to communicate information in a manner that is easily understood by a range of audiences
Ability to collaborate successfully as part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team to solve performance problems

What You’ll Need:

Enrolled in an Exercise Science undergraduate program or just completed
Experience maintaining databases and working with athlete monitoring systems
Knowledge of sports science, strength and conditioning science, sports nutrition, and sports medicine
Proficient in the use of common sports science technological equipment and software

Why You’ll Love FCC:

FCC welcome gifts
Resume and profile reviews
Tour of TQL Stadium and MHTC
Discount off team store merchandise
Community volunteer opportunities
Job shadow opportunities
Paid hourly and/or college credit opportunities

About FCC

Founded in 2015, FC Cincinnati is a Major League Soccer team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. After achieving significant growth and success in the United Soccer League, the team joined MLS in 2019. FCC won the 2023 Supporters’ Shield – the annual award given to the team with the most points in the regular season – and clinched a spot in the 2023 MLS Playoffs for the second straight year. With a diverse ownership group with strong ties to Cincinnati, the club strives to unite the community both on and off the pitch through FCC Foundation, and its dedication to improving the lives of children through soccer and those in the West End Community . FC Cincinnati are committed to ongoing growth and recognizing the vital importance of company culture. The club’s DNA code, created by the staff for the staff, is actively implemented every day. FCC have been recognized locally and nationally as one of Sports Business Journal’s Best Places to Work in Sports 2023, named to the Honor List as one of “75 Great Sports Companies to Call Home.”; on the Business Courier’s Fast 55 as one of Greater Cincinnati’s fastest growing private companies; and named to The Enquirer’s Top Workplaces 2024.

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FC Cincinnati is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.