What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sport Science Intern position at New York City FC?
JOB TITLE: Sport Science Intern
DEPARTMENT: Sporting
REPORTING TO: Head of Sport Science
LOCATION: Orangeburg, NY
COMPENSATION: $16.50/hour, 30 hours per week
COMPENSATION: $16.50/hour, 30 hours per week
POSITION OVERVIEW:
New York City FC (NYCFC) is excited to offer the opportunity to a successful candidate to join their Human Performance Department for the 2025 MLS Season. As the Sport Science Intern, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the delivery and enhancing the quality of sport science and strength and conditioning services within NYCFC’s First and Second teams. In line with NYCFC’s Human Performance Department philosophy the successful candidate will be responsible for assisting, and delivering when required, sport science and strength & conditioning services to NYCFC First and Second Teams.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
- Assist with set up and delivery of all First and Second team training sessions – GPS, warm-up, on-field conditioning
- Assist with set up and delivery of all First and Second team strength and conditioning activities
- Assist with set up and delivery of all First and Second team mobility, prehabilitation and pre-activation sessions
- Educated through NYCFC’s performance philosophy to design and deliver comprehensive strength, power, speed, agility and conditioning programs for individual athletes as designated
- Assist with capturing and analyzing GPS data, monitoring data and performance testing data
- Take on field warm-ups for Second team as required for your personal development
WHAT YOU’LL BRING:
- Experience downloading and analyzing, as well as Live GPS monitoring, using STATSports GPS
- Experience delivering strength and conditioning sessions to small and large groups
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to safely and effectively deliver programs and convey key messages to colleagues, players and coaches
- Knowledge of soccer/interest in sport
- An enthusiastic approach and proactive attitude
- Highly organized, with an ability to manage workload, prioritize and meet deadlines quickly and efficiently
- Detailed orientated
- Computer literate with an ability to assimilate new software & processes quickly
- Ability to get to CFA (Orangeburg, NY) and be able to commit to the full program (4 days per week, approx. 20-25hrs)
- Familiarity with some, if not all, of the following: STATSports GPS, Vald products (Nordboard, ForeceFrame, ForceDecks, Dynamo, Exxentric, Perch, KangaTech, Tableau
TYPICAL WORKING SCHEDULE:
Applicant must be able to commit to the full 2025 MLS Season, March-December (Play-Off Dependant). Successful candidate will be expected to complete, but not limited to the following:
- 4 days per week at CFA (Typically Monday to Friday but varies based on season schedule)
- 8:00am – 2:00pm (approximately 6 hrs per day)
- Approx. 24hrs per week
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Applicant must be able to comply with MLS Next Safety and Well-Being policy and any other applicable child safety policies provided to applicants by NYCFC
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as necessary
WHAT WE OFFER:
- Two complimentary tickets to every NYCFC home match
- Team outings, happy hours, and annual staff gatherings to celebrate our co-workers
- A dynamic, ambitious, and fun work environment
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Please submit your resume and a 150–200-word cover letter outlining why you are interested in this opportunity and why your skills and traits make you ready to step into this role.
NEW YORK CITY FOOTBALL CLUB OVERVIEW:
At New York City FC, we are on a mission to build this city into one of the soccer capitals of the world. The Club was announced as Major League Soccer’s 20th franchise and is the first and only MLS team located within the five boroughs of New York City. The Club has qualified for the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs eight times over the past nine seasons, winning MLS Cup in 2021. Games are broadcast through MLS Season Pass, the unprecedented subscription service from Apple and Major League Soccer that will have every match of the MLS regular season, Audi MLS Cup Playoffs, and Leagues Cup all in one place and with no blackouts. New York City FC is building New York City’s first-ever soccer-specific stadium, set to open for the 2027 MLS season. For more information, please visit: www.newyorkcityfc.com.
New York City FC is also one of 13 clubs comprising City Football Group and counts Manchester City FC, Melbourne City FC, Yokohama F-Marinos, Girona FC, Montevideo City Torque, Shenzhen Peng City FC, Mumbai City FC, Lommel SK, ESTAC Troyes, Palermo FC, Bahia, and Club Bolívar among its sister clubs.
We are 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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