2024 Internship, Fall - Pre Physicial Therapy

Company Description

The New York Red Bulls are one of 29 teams in Major League Soccer (MLS). RBNY, one of the ten charter clubs of MLS, have competed in the league since its founding in 1996. The Red Bulls play home matches at Red Bull Arena (RBA) in Harrison, New Jersey. The three-time MLS Supporters' Shield Winners are owned by the Austrian beverage company Red Bull for which the team is named. The New York Red Bulls offer one of the nation's premier youth soccer development programs, from local soccer partnerships across New York and New Jersey to Regional Development Schools and the Red Bulls Academy teams.

Purpose of this Internship

Purpose of this Internship

New York Red Bulls Academy are looking for an intern to join our high-performance team for the 2024 fall season. A key responsibility of this internship includes assisting in the creation and implementation of medical initiatives in order to aid player development. This internship also includes a weekly workshop series designed to introduce all aspects of a high performing sports medical environment.

Note: applicants must have consistent afternoon and/or evening availability on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and/or Friday – as well as weekends.

Job Description

What you'll learn

• Basics of strength and conditioning and sports science
• Contribute towards the development of best practices in the Academy
• In-depth knowledge of anatomy and physiology
• How to apply the basics of functional anatomy to youth athlete rehabilitation
• Operations of a high-performing medical and performance department

Qualifications

Who you are

Basic knowledge and understanding of soccer

Current undergraduate student studying pre-physical therapy, kinesiology, exercise science, biology, or a related field

Demonstrates effective communication, time management, and organizational skills

Desire to attend graduate school for physical therapy, athletic training, or sports performance

Lives within 60-miles of Whippany, New Jersey

Possess a driver’s license and reliable transportation

Proficiency in Microsoft Office – Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

Additional Information

This is an unpaid, for credit internship (proof that you will receive credit is required).

Because of the cyclical nature of the entertainment industry, your assigned hours may vary to reflect our needs (includes nights and weekends).

You must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Red Bull New York is an equal opportunity employer and we will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality or any other classification protected by law.