High Performance Intern

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.