- Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
- Internship · Intern
The Performance Science Fellow is a developmental role within the High-Performance Department for aspiring practitioners who have prior exposure to elite sport and seek to build the competencies needed for a full-time Performance Scientist position. This structured 5‑month fellowship provides hands‑on experience in the Academy, with additional opportunities to observe/assist the Second Team and First Team environments, followed by presenting a capstone project to conclude your time at the club.
Responsibilities
- Assist and conduct foundational athlete monitoring, physical testing, and training‑load processes in the Academy
- Help implement age‑appropriate development protocols and contribute to matchday routines
- Observe and learn from Second Team and First Team performance workflows
- Support daily athlete readiness and training‑load monitoring using GPS, wellness platforms, force plates, VBT, and the club’s AMS
- Assist with standardized testing protocols and ensure high‑quality data capture
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Sport Science
- Master’s Degree Preferred
- Nice to have: CSCS certification
- Nice to have: CPSS certification
- Nice to have: Strong interest in soccer