Seasonal Performance Science Intern — Pro Soccer

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

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