High Performance Intern – 2027 Season

Comunidad Lift; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 13,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Tampa Bay Sun Football Club, a Division 1 women’s professional soccer team, seeks a High-Performance Intern to assist with sports science, strength and conditioning, and data collection. The role involves supporting the Head Performance Coach and Sports Scientist in daily training operations in a high-performance setting.

Applicants should be pursuing a relevant undergraduate or graduate degree, with strong communication skills and the ability to work 20–30 hours weekly, including

Qualifications

• Pursuing an undergrad or grad degree with emphasis in Sports Science/Human Performance/Strength & Conditioning.
• Experience in performance coaching or sports science in a professional sporting environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent reliability, interpersonal, and organizational abilities.
• Innovative thinker who works well in a team under pressure.
• Able to work non-traditional hours including nights, weekends and holidays.
• Self-driven and capable of independent work.
• Role includes 20–30 hours weekly.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Learn/Assist with training session operations from a high-performance perspective.
• Assist with GPS set up and management throughout the session.
• Assist with testing modalities including Nordboard and Force Plate testing.
• Assist as a strength coach in the gym.
• Develop quick problem-solving in high-pressure situations and adapt to changing training days.
• Foster a positive, open-minded work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Sports science

Strength & conditioning

Data collection

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Undergraduate or graduate degree in Sports Science

Tools

GPS systems

Nordboard

Force Plate testing

Job description

Reports to: Head Performance Coach

Classification: Seasonal Intern. This internship is eligible for college credit. A stipend will be provided for hours worked beyond required academic credit hours.

POSITION SUMMARY

The High-Performance Intern will have the opportunity to assist with the overall operations of the High-Performance Department at Tampa Bay Sun Football Club, a division 1 women’s professional soccer team. The successful candidate will apply their knowledge in sports science, strength and conditioning and data collection.

The High-Performance Intern will work alongside the Head Performance Coach and Sports Scientist to assist in the day-to-day operations and execution of all Tampa Bay Sun FC trainings.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Learn/Assist with training session operations from a high-performance perspective.
• Assist with GPS set up and management throughout the session
• Assist with testing modalities including Nordboard and Force Plate testing.
• Assist as a strength coach in the gym.
• Learn how to quickly problem solve in a high-pressure environment/adapt to training days as circumstances change.
• Create/Provide a positive/open minded work environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS

• Applicants can be working towards an undergraduate or graduate degree with an emphasis in Sports Science/Human Performance/Strength & Conditioning.
• Experience in performance coaching or sports science in a professional sporting environment.
• Strong written and verbal skills.
• Exceptional reliability, interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills required.
• An innovative individual who can come up with ideas and work extremely well within a team to come up with creative solutions and identify new opportunities, often in a high-pressure, fast- changing environment.
• Able to be available during non-traditional hours, in non-traditional settings, and within a team atmosphere.
• Applicants are self-sufficient and are work driven.
• This role will be around 20-30 hours weekly.
• Ability to be flexible including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.