Mental Performance Intern at FC Cincinnati in Cincinnati, OH

Summary: FC Cincinnati is a Major League Soccer team based in Cincinnati, Ohio, dedicated to improving the lives of children through soccer. The Mental Performance Intern will support the mental performance program, focusing on youth athletes in the FCC Academy, and assist in delivering training sessions and developing performance materials. Responsibilities: - Assist with and support delivery of group mental performance training sessions and other educational initiatives - Assist with, support and delivery of individualized mental performance training consultations and initiatives for both active and rehabilitative (injured) players - Assist with the development and production of mental performance training materials and content, including individualized performance plans for players - Shadowing and collaborating with the full-time mental performance coach in delivery, education, support and observational activities and programing - Explore and utilize mental enhancement training technologies that pertain to performance enhancement, effective rehabilitative (injured) athlete practices, as well as rest and recovery strategies - Engage in other relevant player and staff support activities as needed and requested by the mental performance coach - Whether seeking CMPC supervision or not, interns will engage in thoughtful development practices which can include reflective learning, video self-review and consistent mentorship practices Required Qualifications: - Qualified candidates should possess or be in progress towards a master's degree in the field of sport psychology/performance or higher degree - Experience observing and/or participating in mental skills services delivery with groups and/or individuals - Desire to grow and develop as a practitioner in applied sport psychology - Build trusting and meaningful relationships with FCC players, coaches and staff - Ability to adapt interventions to athletes of various cultural and ethnic backgrounds - Adherence to the codes of ethics of the Association of Applied Sport Psychology (AASP) - Willingness to be a contributing member of the FC Cincinnati club and the mental performance program, functioning within its policies and procedures Preferred Qualifications: - Any previous athletic and personal experiences that contribute to the understanding and effective consulting practices with athletes - A passion and demonstrated interest in the field of sport/performance psychology, and in soccer Required Skills: Sport psychology, Mental skills services delivery, Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) Benefits: FCC welcome gifts, Resume and profile reviews, Tour of TQL Stadium and MHTC, Community volunteer opportunities, Discount off team store merchandise, Job shadow opportunities, Paid hourly and/or college credit opportunities