Goalkeeper Coaching Internship - URFC

The Utah Royals FC (URFC), Real Salt Lake (RSL), and RSL Training Academy are dedicated to the growth and success of soccer in Utah. The Utah Royals FC is committed to empowerment, while RSL represents the state with pride and fosters a winning culture. The RSL Training Academy nurtures young athletes and instills values of discipline and teamwork. Together, they are committed to inspiring the soccer culture of Utah and creating lasting impressions one winning experience at a time.  

SUMMARY

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to join our team as a Goalkeeper Coaching Intern. This UNPAID internship offers an incredible opportunity to work with an elite group of goalkeepers, including multiple international-level athletes, and to assist in all aspects of goalkeeper coaching and team management. The intern will work directly with the goalkeeper coach, supporting day-to-day operations, planning, and delivery of goalkeeper training sessions, as well as team set-play planning.

Applicants must receive academic credit for participation or be currently enrolled in a USSF or UEFA Soccer Licensure program. 

This internship is ideal for individuals who are passionate about goalkeeping and soccer coaching, eager to develop their skills in a high-level sports environment, and interested in pursuing a career in soccer coaching or sports management.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: 

• Assist the lead goalkeeper coach with daily operations and management of the goalkeeper group.
• Support the planning, setup, and delivery of goalkeeper sessions, ensuring they align with game-based scenarios.
• Assist in team set-play planning, setup, and session delivery, ensuring coordination with the lead goalkeeper coach’s strategy.
• Contribute to the analysis of opposition set plays and attacking tendencies to support the development of goalkeeper and set-play training sessions in preparation for NWSL fixtures.
• On women’s international breaks, lead goalkeeper provision for the team under the guidance of the lead goalkeeper coach.
• Gain hands-on experience in an elite sporting environment, working with professional athletes and coaches.

LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES: 

• Work alongside professional goalkeepers for the entirety of the NWSL season.
• Develop expertise in elite-level coaching and set-play analysis.
• Receive valuable mentorship and guidance from the goalkeeper coach.
• Gain hands-on experience in coaching, training delivery, and opposition analysis at the highest level of women’s soccer in the U.S.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Strong ability to serve footballs at a high standard in goalkeeper sessions.
• Experience planning goalkeeping sessions based on realistic, game-related scenarios.
• Understanding of Individual Development Plans (IDPs) for goalkeepers and ability to develop sessions to support the professional development of goalkeepers.
• Proficiency in computer software (experience with Hudl Sportscode is a plus but not required).
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams and directly with athletes.
• Ability to pass a background check and become Safe Sport Certified. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

The job requires regularly lifting/pushing up to 20 pounds and occasionally lifting/pushing more than 50 pounds or exerting heavy force, in a wide disparity or environmental conditions. The job involves standing, stooping, bending, lifting, pushing, typing, etc. 

Real Salt Lake provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. 

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation. 

Note: The need may arise to revise, supplement, or rescind portions of this job description, and Real Salt Lake reserves the right to do so at any time. Employees shall be required to meet the qualifications and perform the duties of any revised job description.