Strength and Conditioning Intern

Responsibilities

• Assist both the Strength & Conditioning and Physical Development Coach to deliver strength and conditioning support to FCC and FCC2 players
• Assist Physical Development Coach with FCC2 athlete preparation, end-stage rehabilitation, and injury prevention in close communication with management, coaching and medical staff
• Upskill in strength and power assessment technologies to provide strength and conditioning assessments for soccer players. Work with staff to perform a needs analysis of each player to identify individual strengths and weakness and drive appropriate individual development programs
• Support the strength & conditioning strategies of FCC and FCC2 players in accordance with scientific training principles
• Support the delivery of gym and field-based strength and conditioning support programs to players
• Support the Strength & Conditioning Coach in the delivery of pre-training activation sessions and lead on the delivery of activation sessions to FCC2 players
• Utilize technologies to collect, analyze and feedback gym-based player progress
• Support staff with equipment set-up and clearance for team-based and individual sessions
• Support appropriate MLS NEXT Pro on-field training programs including power, speed, change of direction and aerobic fitness to prepare players for the demands of training and match-play
• Maintain the cleanliness of gym on a daily basis

Requirements

• Willingness to learn and receive feedback
• Creative, dynamic, and enthusiastic personality
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to demonstrate appropriately with a motivational coaching style
• Ability to communicate information in a manner that is easily understood by a range of audiences
• Ability to collaborate successfully as part of a Multi-Disciplinary Team to solve performance problems
• Enrolled in an Exercise Science undergraduate program
• Experience maintaining databases and working with athlete monitoring systems
• Knowledge of sports science, strength and conditioning science, sports nutrition, and sports medicine
• Proficient in the use of common sports science technological equipment and software
• Why You'll Love FCC:
• FCC welcome gifts
• Resume and profile reviews
• Tour of TQL Stadium and MHTC
• Discount off team store merchandise
• Community volunteer opportunities
• Job shadow opportunities
• Paid hourly and/or college credit opportunities
• About FCC
• Learn More!
• TQL Stadium: learn more
• Mercy Health Training Center: learn more
• MLS NextPro: learn more
• FC Cincinnati is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits

Additional Information

Job Title: Strength & Conditioning Intern Reports to: Director of Sports Performance / Strength & Conditioning Coach Department: Sports Performance Position Summary: This internship provides the opportunity to gain knowledge and experience working in a professional soccer organization. The strength and conditioning intern position will assist staff supporting FCC and FCC2 players. This position will be based out of the Mercy Health Training Center in Milford, Ohio. The schedule is M-F with the possibility of weekend sessions, working an average of 20 hours a week. This is an hourly paid position.

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