2025 – Academy Soccer Science Intern

Job Description

About Company

The company, FC Dallas, is a professional sports organization operating within the Major League Soccer (MLS) framework. They are committed to providing equal opportunities and maintaining an environment free from harassment and intimidation for all employees and applicants. This commitment extends to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, compensation, training, and terminations. The company explicitly pledges not to discriminate based on race, color, ancestry, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other protected class. They aim to comply with all federal and state equal opportunity laws and expect supervisors to apply these principles fairly. Employees are encouraged to contribute to upholding this pledge.

Job Description

This is an internship opportunity for the 2025 – Academy Soccer Science Intern at FC Dallas. The position is designed to provide individuals with valuable experience within a professional sports organization, specifically in the sports and entertainment industry.

Compensation:
• The pay is $8.00 per hour, which is non-negotiable.

Eligibility & Location:
• Local Candidates Only are encouraged to apply.
• FC Dallas does not provide Visa Sponsorship for this position.
• Applicants are advised to apply only to one internship position.

Key Responsibilities (What You’ll Do):

• Pre-Training Duties:
• Communicate with the physical performance staff regarding daily field setup requirements.
• Coordinate the distribution and preparation of GPS units for all players.
• During Training Duties:
• Provide assistance to the performance staff directly on the field as needed, particularly concerning GPS technology and Strength & Conditioning activities.
• Post-Training Duties:
• Organize and manage all equipment used during training sessions.
• Download GPS data, export it, and communicate the findings to the performance staff.
• Create a daily training report and update the Daily Training Log, which includes player attendance information.
• Ensure all GPS units are fully charged and prepared for the following day’s activities.
• Connect with staff for an end-of-day recap and to plan for the next day’s schedule.
• General Duties:
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the performance staff.

Candidate Profile (You Are):

• A friendly, upbeat student eager to work within the sports industry.
• Hard-working, dedicated, and passionate about soccer.
• Capable of taking initiative and maintaining a high level of professionalism in a professional sports environment.
• Deadline-driven and able to perform effectively under pressure while managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Required to work a flexible schedule, which includes some nights, weekends, and holidays, dependent on the match schedule.

Qualifications:

• Possess strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Must have a valid Driver License with a clean driving record and access to your own vehicle.
• Bilingual (Spanish) is preferred, but not mandatory.
• Demonstrate knowledge of Major League Soccer (MLS) and FC Dallas.