2026 Internship, Summer - Youth Programs Education

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Red Bull New York ("RBNY") are one of 30 teams in Major League Soccer (MLS) and one of the league's ten original charter clubs. Founded in 1996, RBNY has competed in MLS since its inception. RBNY's First Team plays its home matches at Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, New Jersey and its Second Team plays its home matches at Montclair State University. RBNY are owned by the Austrian beverage company Red Bull GmbH, after which the team is named.
RBNY's First Team is a three-time MLS Supporters' Shield winner and a two-time Conference Champion, while the Second Team is the 2025 MLS NEXT Pro Champion. RBNY also operates one of the nation's premier youth soccer development programs, spanning local partnerships across New York and New Jersey. RBNY's Academy is ranked among the top development organizations in the country.
Purpose of this Internship
The Summer 2026 Education Internship offers a hands-on learning experience that connects theory with real-world coaching practice. Interns will gain exposure to the club's coaching philosophy, training methods, coaching support plan, summer camps operation and player development pathway. They will support coach development, coaching courses curriculum, session analysis, observe best practices in coaching feedback delivery, and resource development. Overall, it aims to prepare interns for careers in coaching and sports development.
The internship runs from May 26th to August 14th and provides exposure to primarily three sub-departments of Youth Programs: the Education Department, the Recruitment Department, and the Player Development Department. The intern will typically be in-person up to three days per week. Some weekend availability will be needed to support camp operations.
This is an unpaid, for credit internship (proof that you will receive credit is required). RESPONSIBILITIES

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What you'll learn

Understand the structure and philosophy of Red Bull youth soccer programs
Knowledge of youth soccer development structures and the role of coach education
Apply basic coaching methodology principles to session design and analysis
Support the planning and execution of coach education events and summer events
Analyze training sessions and games to identify key coaching behaviors and learning moments
Utilize data and feedback to support coach development initiatives
Gain exposure to coach recruitment summer operations, Regional Development School/Regional Select/Showcase environment
Professional Development - Build accountability, trust and initiative in a pedagogic environment.
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How you'll learn

Introduction and onboarding of Red Bull New York Youth Programs at Sport Illustrated Stadium
Weekly check-ins (in-person) to review progress, provide feedback, and align up on upcoming tasks or events
Shadowing and/or assisting Coach Development Coordinator, Recruitment Coordinator, Camp Director/Senior Coach on and off the field
Final presentation including a project designed by the education team highlighting key successes and recommendations for improvements
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Who you are

Detail oriented
Must have a growth mindset
Strong creativity and ability to develop learning content ideas
Great communication skills
Interested in coaching and pedagogy

The New York Red Bulls are one of 30 Major League Soccer (MLS) teams. RBNY, one of the ten charter clubs of MLS, has 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.
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Currently pursuing a degree in any Sport Industry branch or in Education
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