Athletic Development Intern

FC Cincinnati•Cincinnati, OH

20h•Onsite

About The Position

This internship offers the opportunity to gain experience working in a professional soccer organization. The intern will assist staff supporting FC Cincinnati (FCC) and FCC2 players and will be based at the Mercy Health Training Center in Milford, Ohio. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with the possibility of weekend sessions, averaging 20 hours per week. The position is paid hourly and is allotted for the 2027 MLS Sprint Season, which runs from February through April. Continued employment during the 2027–2028 season may be possible depending on organizational needs and individual performance.

Requirements

Be enrolled in an undergraduate Exercise Science program.
Have experience maintaining databases and working with athlete monitoring systems.
Have knowledge of sports science, strength and conditioning science, sports nutrition, and sports medicine.
Be proficient in using common sports science technological equipment and software.
Demonstrate willingness to learn and receive feedback.
Have a creative, dynamic, and enthusiastic personality.
Have excellent organizational and time-management skills.
Demonstrate appropriately with a motivational coaching style.
Communicate information clearly to a range of audiences.
Collaborate successfully as part of a multidisciplinary team to solve performance problems.

Responsibilities

Assist the Strength & Conditioning and Physical Development Coaches in delivering strength and conditioning support to FCC and FCC2 players.
Assist the Physical Development Coach with FCC2 athlete preparation, end-stage rehabilitation, and injury prevention in communication with management, coaching, and medical staff.
Develop skills with strength and power assessment technologies and provide strength and conditioning assessments for soccer players.
Work with staff to assess each player's needs, identify individual strengths and weaknesses, and inform individual development.
Support strength and conditioning strategies for FCC and FCC2 players using scientific training principles.
Support delivery of gym- and field-based strength and conditioning programs.
Support the Strength & Conditioning Coach in delivering pre-training activation sessions and lead activation sessions for FCC2 players.
Use technologies to collect, analyze, and provide feedback on gym-based player data.
Help staff set up and clear equipment for team and individual activities.
Support appropriate MLS NEXT Pro on-field training programs, including power, speed, change of direction, and aerobic fitness, to prepare players for training and match-play demands.
Maintain daily cleanliness of the gym.