Mental Performance Intern
Not Disclosed•InternOn-site
location_onTwo Procter & Gamble Plaza, 2, Procter & Gamble Plaza, Procter & Gamble General Office, Central Business District, Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, 45202, United States
About the Team
FC Cincinnati, founded in 2015, is a Major League Soccer team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. After significant growth in the United Soccer League, the club joined MLS in 2019, winning the 2023 Supporters' Shield and securing back-to-back playoff appearances. With a diverse ownership group deeply rooted in the community, FCC strives to unite fans on and off the pitch through the FCC Foundation, focusing on improving lives through soccer in the West End Community.
The club is recognized as one of Sports Business Journal's Best Places to Work in Sports 2023 and named to The Enquirer's Top Workplaces 2024. Our DNA code is actively implemented daily, fostering a culture of ongoing growth and excellence.
About the Role
The Mental Performance Intern provides vital support to the Mental Performance program, with a primary focus on youth athletes within the FCC Academy (U13 through U18). This role is designed for individuals passionate about sport psychology and soccer who wish to contribute to the holistic development of players.
You will work closely with the full-time Mental Performance Coach and Director of Sports Performance. The position offers a unique opportunity to assist in delivering group training sessions, individualized consultations for active and injured players, and the production of performance materials. Interns will explore mental enhancement technologies and engage in reflective learning practices. For those interested in professional certification, the role may include supervision toward the Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) credential recognized by the Association of Applied Sport Psychology (AASP).
Why You'll Love FCC
Interns receive a comprehensive welcome package including resume and profile reviews, a tour of TQL Stadium and the Mercy Health Training Center, and opportunities for community volunteering. The program offers paid hourly wages or college credit, along with discounts on team merchandise and job shadowing opportunities.
Equal Opportunity
FC Cincinnati is an equal opportunity employer. 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.
Work location
Work model: On-site
Two Procter & Gamble Plaza, 2, Procter & Gamble Plaza, Procter & Gamble General Office, Central Business District, Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, 45202, United States
Cincinnati, Ohio
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleAssist with delivery of group mental performance training sessions and educational initiatives
- check_circleSupport individualized mental performance training consultations for active and injured players
- check_circleExplore and utilize mental enhancement technologies for performance and recovery strategies
- check_circleProvide player and staff support activities as requested by the mental performance coach
- check_circleShadow and collaborate with the full-time mental performance coach on program delivery and observation
- check_circleEngage in reflective learning, video self-review, and mentorship practices for professional development
- check_circleDevelop and produce mental performance training materials and individualized performance plans
Requirements
- verifiedMaster's degree in sport psychology/performance or higher degree
- verifiedExperience observing and/or participating in mental skills services delivery
- verifiedAdherence to AASP codes of ethics
Nice to Have
Previous athletic and personal experiences that contribute to the understanding and effective consulting practices with athletes.
Benefits & Perks
check_circlePaid hourly and/or college credit opportunitiescheck_circleFCC welcome giftscheck_circleResume and profile reviewscheck_circleTour of TQL Stadium and MHTCCommunity volunteer opportunities
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Sport Psychology, Performance Psychology, Applied Sport Psychology, Mental Performance Training, Mental Skills Services, CMPC.
Education: Master's degree in sport psychology/performance or higher required.
Frequently asked questions about Mental Performance Intern at FC Cincinnati
What does a Mental Performance Intern at FC Cincinnati do?expand_more
Day-to-day, the Mental Performance Intern at FC Cincinnati will assist with delivery of group mental performance training sessions and educational initiatives; support individualized mental performance training consultations for active and injured players; explore and utilize mental enhancement technologies for performance and recovery strategies; and provide player and staff support activities as requested by the mental performance coach.
What are the requirements for this Mental Performance Intern role?expand_more
FC Cincinnati is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: Master's degree in sport psychology/performance or higher degree; Experience observing and/or participating in mental skills services delivery; and Adherence to AASP codes of ethics.
Where is the Mental Performance Intern role at FC Cincinnati located?expand_more
Mental Performance Intern at FC Cincinnati is based in Two Procter & Gamble Plaza, 2, Procter & Gamble Plaza, Procter & Gamble General Office, Central Business District, Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, 45202, United States. This is a on-site role.
Is this Mental Performance Intern job remote, hybrid, or on-site?expand_more
FC Cincinnati has listed this Mental Performance Intern role as on-site.
How much experience is required for this Mental Performance Intern role?expand_more
Candidates for Mental Performance Intern at FC Cincinnati should have intern.
What skills do you need for the Mental Performance Intern role at FC Cincinnati?expand_more
Key skills for Mental Performance Intern at FC Cincinnati include Sport Psychology; Performance Psychology; Applied Sport Psychology; Mental Performance Training; Mental Skills Services; and CMPC.
What education is required for Mental Performance Intern at FC Cincinnati?expand_more
Educational requirements for this role: Master's degree in sport psychology/performance or higher required.
What category does the Mental Performance Intern role belong to?expand_more
Mental Performance Intern at FC Cincinnati is part of the teaching job category on Recrutus.
About FC Cincinnati
FC Cincinnati operates as a professional soccer franchise in the spectator sports industry, headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio. Established in 2015, the organization advanced from the United Soccer League to join Major League Soccer in 2019. The team secured the 2023 Supporters' Shield, awarded to the regular season leader, and qualified for the MLS Playoffs for three consecutive years. The club serves fans and the broader Cincinnati community through its operations and charitable initiatives.
A diverse ownership group with deep local roots drives the organization's mission to unite residents both on and off the field. Through the FCC Foundation, the club focuses on enhancing the lives of children via soccer programs and supporting the West End Community. This commitment to social impact complements the organization's internal focus on cultivating a strong company culture. The club's internal DNA code guides daily operations and staff interactions.
FC Cincinnati has received multiple recognitions for its workplace environment and growth trajectory. It was named one of the Best Places to Work in Sports by Sports Business Journal in 2023 and appeared on the Honor List of 75 Great Sports Companies to Call Home. The organization also ranked on the Business Courier's Fast 55 list for Greater Cincinnati's fastest-growing private companies and was selected for The Enquirer's Top Workplaces in 2024. Further details are available at www.fccincinnati.com.
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