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Job Title: First Team Sports Science Intern

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Who CITY is:
St. Louis CITY is more than just the newest local MLS soccer team, we have quickly become the heartbeat of St. Louis and are leading the frontier of an emerging cultural renaissance. Join our growing family of 500+ visionaries in a fun and fast-paced work environment that provides unmatched potential for new ideas, personal growth, and immediate impact.

Who you are:
CITY provides a progressive and supportive workplace that lets YOU be YOU.  We value unique experiences and perspectives, and we hire employees who leverage their differences to add value.
Feel the impact of your ideas come to life as you join in the thunderous roar of 22,500 impassioned fans at our state-of-the art facility.

What CITY does:
Join us today in the mission of uniting the St. Louis Region and redefining what it means to be a soccer team.

Position Summary

St. Louis CITY SC is seeking a Sports Science Intern to support the club’s First Team Performance Department in the daily monitoring of player workload, performance, and recovery. This role will assist with athlete monitoring technologies, performance testing, and training operations within the first team environment.

The intern will gain hands-on experience working with elite athletes and industry-leading performance technologies while contributing to the daily workflow of a professional soccer performance department.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the daily setup, distribution, and collection of STATSports GPS units for training sessions and matches

• Support the collection and organization of training load and athlete monitoring data

• Assist performance staff with VALD performance testing (e.g., NordBord, ForceDecks, ForceFrame) as part of ongoing player monitoring

• Download, organize, and maintain performance datasets within the club’s athlete monitoring systems

• Support the preparation of training load summaries and performance reports for staff review

• Assist with training session setup, recovery equipment, and performance technology management

• Maintain organization and upkeep of performance equipment and monitoring systems

• Contribute to performance projects or data organization initiatives as directed by performance staff

Qualifications

Required:

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Sport Science, or related field

• Strong interest in applied sports science within elite team sport

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel or similar data management tools

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Preferred:

• Experience working with GPS athlete monitoring systems (STATSports, Catapult, etc.)

• Familiarity with VALD performance testing systems

• Experience in a high-performance or team sport environment

• Experience with Tableau, R-Suite, Python etc. 

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to work flexible hours including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and matchdays

• Ability to lift and transport performance equipment (up to 30 lbs)

• Ability to handle sensitive athlete performance data with discretion

• Strong communication and ability to work within a multidisciplinary performance staff

What You'll Gain

• Daily exposure to elite athlete monitoring and performance workflows in MLS

• Hands-on experience with STATSports GPS, VALD and additional Athlete Management Systems

• Experience working within an integrated high-performance team

• Practical insight into the demands of sports science in professional soccer

St. Louis CITY SC is building a team that is passionate about their work, the success of our Club and the growth and revitalization of our region. We desire people who hold themselves and others accountable and are driven by setting new standards for fan engagement.

TKFC LC 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.

Job Tags

Internship, Local area, Immediate start, Flexible hours, Afternoon shift, Early shift

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