About the role#
This internship provides experience working in a professional soccer organization. You will assist staff in supporting FCC and FCC2 players. The position is based at the Mercy Health Training Center in Milford, Ohio. This is a paid, hourly position scheduled for the 2027 MLS Spring Season, running from February through April. You will work approximately 20 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with potential for weekend sessions.
What you'll do#
- Assist the Strength and Conditioning and Physical Development coaches with player support.
- Help with FCC2 athlete preparation, end-stage rehabilitation, and injury prevention.
- Perform needs analyses to identify individual player strengths and weaknesses.
- Support gym and field-based strength and conditioning programs.
- Deliver pre-training activation sessions to FCC2 players and assist with sessions for the main team.
- Use technology to collect, analyze, and provide feedback on gym-based player data.
- Support MLS NEXT Pro on-field training programs, including power, speed, agility, and aerobic fitness.
- Assist staff with equipment set-up and maintenance of gym cleanliness.
- Develop skills in strength and power assessment technologies.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an undergraduate Exercise Science program.
- Knowledge of sports science, strength and conditioning, sports nutrition, and sports medicine.
- Experience with database maintenance and athlete monitoring systems.
- Proficiency with common sports science technology and software.
- Ability to communicate clearly with a range of audiences.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- A collaborative approach to solving performance problems within a team.
- A motivational coaching style and the ability to demonstrate exercises effectively.
- An enthusiastic personality and a willingness to learn and receive feedback.
Location & details#
- Location: Milford, Ohio.
- Term: Winter 2027.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: Paid hourly.
About FC Cincinnati
FC Cincinnati is a Major League Soccer team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Founded in 2015, the club joined the league in 2019. It operates as a privately held organization with a staff of over 400 employees. The team focuses on professional soccer, fan experience, and community outreach through the FCC Foundation.
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