Job Description

Job Title:  First Team Sports Science & Nutrition Intern

Reports to:  Head of Science & Nutrition

Department:  Sports Performance

Position Summary:

This internship provides the opportunity to gain knowledge and experience working in a professional soccer organization. The sports science and nutrition internship 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 duration of the internship is from February/March – November. Flexible working days, on average 4 days a week, mainly working 9am-2pm/3pm. This is an hourly paid position & college credit is available if required.

What You’ll Do:

• Assist the Head of Sports Science and Nutrition and Player Development Coach with the collection, storage and analysis of player data and provide effective feedback to key stakeholders
• Support the club-wide monitoring strategies for FCC and FCC2 players to individually monitor each player within the team and micro-manage those players to mitigate injury risk and optimize player health, well-being and readiness
• Lead on the collection of FCC and FCC2 player daily wellness information, storage and feedback
• Utilize different technologies to determine player internal and external training load and their response to training
• Support staff with on-pitch equipment set-up and clearance for team-based and individual sessions
• Assist the Head of Sports Science and Nutrition to develop an educational resource/program for players in areas such as Nutrition, Lifestyle, Preparation and Recovery to complement existing education provided by coaches and performance department staff
• Perform regular player weighing and hydration assessment with feedback and recommendations
• Perform regular inventory for nutritional supplements and provide appropriate feedback

What You’ll Bring:

• 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

What You’ll Need:

• Enrolled in an Exercise Science undergraduate or higher program or just completed
• 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

Founded in 2015, FC Cincinnati is a Major League Soccer team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. After achieving significant growth and success in the United Soccer League, the team joined MLS in 2019. FCC won the 2023 Supporters’ Shield – the annual award given to the team with the most points in the regular season – and clinched a spot in the 2023 MLS Playoffs for the second straight year. With a diverse ownership group with strong ties to Cincinnati, the club strives to unite the community both on and off the pitch through FCC Foundation, and its dedication to improving the lives of children through soccer and those in the West End Community. FC Cincinnati are committed to ongoing growth and recognizing the vital importance of company culture. The club’s DNA code, created by the staff for the staff, is actively implemented every day. FCC have been recognized locally and nationally as one of Sports Business Journal’s Best Places to Work in Sports 2023, named to the Honor List as one of “75 Great Sports Companies to Call Home.”; on the Business Courier’s Fast 55 as one of Greater Cincinnati’s fastest growing private companies; and named to The Enquirer’s Top Workplaces 2024.

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.

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