Athletic Development Intern

Fussball Club Cincinnati LLC (“FC Cincinnati”)•Cincinnati, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This hourly paid internship offers the opportunity to gain experience 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, averaging 20 hours per week, with the possibility of weekend sessions. The position is allotted for the 2027 MLS Sprint Season, running February through April. Continued employment during the 2027–2028 season may be possible based 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.
Be willing 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 assist with assessments, player needs analyses, and individualized development.
Support strength and conditioning strategies for FCC and FCC2 players in accordance with scientific training principles.
Support delivery of gym- and field-based strength and conditioning programs.
Support pre-training activation sessions and lead activation sessions for FCC2 players.
Use technology to collect, analyze, and provide feedback on gym-based player data.
Assist staff with equipment setup and clearance for team-based and individual activities.
Support 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 gym cleanliness on a daily basis.