About the role#
Seattle Sounders FC is offering an educational internship for the Fall 2026 term. This role provides experience in a professional sports performance setting. You will work with the performance, science, and nutrition teams to support the First and Second teams. This position is unpaid and requires you to receive academic credit through your university.
What you'll do#
- Assist in the setup and execution of all First and Second team training sessions, including GPS tracking and on-field conditioning.
- Help prepare and conduct mobility, lifting, and activation sessions.
- Support the collection and analysis of GPS, monitoring, and performance testing data.
- Maintain the weight room and its equipment, ensuring the space remains clean and organized.
- Contribute to the design, development, and delivery of curriculum projects assigned by the staff.
What you'll need#
- A Bachelor's degree and a certification from NSCA-CSCS, CSCCa, and/or USAW.
- Current CPR/AED certification.
- Ability to receive academic credit for your participation.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to learn new software and processes quickly.
- Capacity to stand for long periods and lift up to 65 lbs.
Location & details#
- This is an on-site role based in the Seattle, Washington area.
- You must be able to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- You are responsible for your own local travel.
- This position does not offer visa sponsorship.
About Seattle Sounders FC
Seattle Sounders FC is a professional soccer club. It competes in Major League Soccer, the top professional league in the United States and Canada. The organization was established in 2007 as an expansion team. It is based in Seattle and employs over 300 people.
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