Intern, Performance Coach & Applied Sports Science - MLS

Join the Team. Kansas City Current is home to the best-in-class training facility and the first stadium built for a women’s sport team. Our organization is committed to seeing the fullest potential of our athletes and of our city. 

To foster our vision, we prioritize hiring and retaining world-class talent. We’re looking for talented individuals with diverse perspectives, skill sets, and backgrounds to provide our guests with an unforgettable experience. As leaders in women’s sports, we are excited to offer a variety of positions within our front office, stadium, and event settings. We provide avenues for professional growth and development and provide experiential intern opportunities.

Internship timeframe: Through December 31, 2025**Who are we hiring?**The Intern, Sports Performance Coach/Applied Sports Scientist  isa professional performance coach or sports scientist in training. The purpose of this position is to expose new Strength & Conditioning Coaches/Sports Scientists to a frame of work in developing sports performance in a professional soccer environment. The daily routine of this position includes internship times; where the focus is on education, shadowing, and assisting the performance staff- as well as the application time, where the focus is on practicing the skills sets via practical application of coaching with athletes. This position includes exposure with Kansas City Current first and second teams.  

What will you do?* To learn the KC Current Performance and Medical Departments organization, its systems, and the methodologies it uses to support team and individual Soccer performance development.

• Assist with equipment set-up prior to each session and clean-up after each session as directed by performance staff.
• Shadow Performance Coaches and Sports Scientists to understand specific team roles and learn their best practices.
• Write brief journal entries of each session for reflection and to develop questions.
• Intern education will include formal and practical work on Strength & Conditioning, Speed Skill Development, and Sports Science/Data Collection and Analysis.
• Develop data skills through exposure to technologies and testing devices (including GPS, Vitruve, Vald, and Bridge Athletic), as well as data analysis software (including PowerBi).
• Work through education materials and own research on topics presented - bring critical thoughts and questions for discussion in following education sessions.

What do you need to succeed?* BA/BS in Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology, Sports Science, or related field

• Preferred: Background/Experience with Soccer, MS in related fields, NSCA-CSCS

 Special requirements of the Job:* Must be able to work a flexible schedule, inclusive of weekends, nights (event evenings & overnight operation shifts) and holidays.

• Ability to monitor company communications and respond to time-sensitive matters with senior executives.
• Must be able to stand, walk, and move around the venue for extended periods of time, often during events or facility setup and breakdown.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds as needed for event setup, equipment management, or assisting with operational needs.
• Requires occasional bending, squatting, and reaching overhead to handle various tasks related to facility management, equipment, and event preparation.
• Must be capable of working in physically demanding environments, including navigating stairs, ramps, and elevated platforms during venue conversions.
• Ability to work outdoors continuously for extended periods of time in all weather conditions

We value diversity and seek world-class employees of all backgrounds. The Kansas City Current values diversity and is looking for extraordinary employees of all backgrounds! We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, sexual and reproductive health choices, national origin, citizenship, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. In addition to federal law mandates, we comply with all applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in all locations and will consider requests for reasonable accommodation as required.