Performance, Advisory and Support Services Internship

Job Summary

• Assist in the on-boarding activities with new academy players.


• Support the delivery of the holistic development of student athlete through the following:


•  ‘Ethical Intelligence’ (EQ1) coordinate the delivery of ProPerformance, Core Values, and Gallup Strength Inventory with athletes and incorporate into player engagements.


• ‘Emotional Intelligence’ (EQ2) assist athletes with personal and social competencies.


• ‘Learning Power’- conduct learning style inventory and analyze to report relevant data. 


•  ‘Education and Academic Performance’ monitor athlete academic performance.


•  ‘Psych/Social Skills Program’- analyze TAP data to support player development. 
  
  
  • Engage in team, small groups or individual player and coaches’ meetings to support PASS activities. 
  
  
  • Deliver parent education and coach education workshops. 
  
  

• Monitor, evaluate, and educate players on frequent basis on mental performance and game evaluation.


• Provide support and counseling for athletes.


• Prescribe techniques to help players overcome challenges.


• Help players and coaches process information ranging from everyday life to futbol.


• Deliver Club Teamship modules to athletes.


• Deliver Character Development modules to athletes.


• Deliver club Core Values education to athletes and incorporate Core Values in interactions with athletes and staff.

• Assist with operational tasks.


• Deliver Mental Skills workshops during away game trips.


• Contribute to developing an athlete’s ‘Individual Player Development’ plan (player passports).


• Engage with ALL, SOME, and FEW parents about content being delivered throughout year.


• This may include parent meet & greet sessions, e-Letter, etc.


• Coordinate PASS content with coach to ensure what is learned in the classroom is displayed on the field.


• Participate and conduct small sided project for the Academy- generally a project related to your preferred area of study.


• Attend weekly Staff meetings .

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited college or university, required.


• Currently enrolled in a Master’s psychology program with emphasis on Mental Performance, preferred.


• Previous futbol club experience an advantage.


• Ability to work independently on projects and work efficiently and effectively in group settings.


• Proficient using Microsoft.


• Ability and willingness to work weeknights and weekends.


• Must have reliable means of transport to commute to and from SeatGeek Stadium and other youth club locations.