About the role#
The Seattle Sounders FC Performance team offers an educational internship for students during the Winter, Summer, and Fall of 2027. This role provides experience in a professional sports environment, focusing on performance training, program design, and data science. You will work directly with the Performance Coach to support the First and Second teams.
What you'll do#
- Support the performance, science, and nutrition sectors.
- Assist with the setup and execution of training sessions, including GPS tracking, warm-up routines, and conditioning.
- Prepare and lead mobility, lifting, and activation sessions.
- Collect and analyze GPS, monitoring, and performance testing data.
- Manage the setup and breakdown of weight room and field equipment.
- Maintain the cleanliness and organization of the weight room.
- Supervise and demonstrate techniques during lifting and field sessions.
- Participate in performance science initiatives and contribute to curriculum projects.
What you'll need#
- A Bachelor’s degree.
- Certification from NSCA-CSCS, CSCCa, and/or USAW.
- Current CPR/AED certification.
- Ability to receive academic credit through a university program.
- An executed affiliation agreement between your university and Seattle Sounders FC before the start date.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Proficiency in computer use and a willingness to learn new software.
- A proactive approach and attention to detail.
- A keen interest in soccer or sports.
Location & details#
- This role is based in Renton, Washington.
- The position is on-site and requires a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- You must be able to facilitate your own local travel.
- This is an unpaid internship.
- You must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.
- The role requires the ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 65 lbs.
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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