OPT Sports Industry & Soccer Coaching Internship
Location: Windsor, Connecticut, USA
Start Date: Rolling Start Dates (Spring/Summer/Fall 2025)
Duration: Up to 12 months (aligned with Optional Practical Training (OPT) guidelines)
Compensation: Competitive hourly wage + potential pathway to long-term employment
About Soccer XS
Soccer XS is a leading soccer education company with over 20 years of experience developing youth players and coaches across New England. Through club partnerships, camps, clinics, and coach education programs, we deliver high-quality training and foster a lifelong love of the game. Our mission extends beyond the field — we aim to positively impact the soccer community by creating pathways for aspiring professionals to thrive in the US sports industry.
As part of our dedication to career development, we are offering the OPT Sports Industry Internship — a unique opportunity for recent international graduates to gain practical experience in both coaching and sports business operations within the US soccer landscape.
Role Overview
The OPT Sports Industry Internship is a 12-month paid position designed for recent international graduates seeking to gain valuable experience in the US sports industry. This role blends on-field coaching with off-field business operations , offering a holistic view of how a professional soccer education company operates. Interns will deliver training sessions, support club partnerships, and contribute to marketing, operations, and community engagement initiatives.
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Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:
Soccer XS is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.
Start your journey in the US sports industry with Soccer XS and build the foundation for a long-term career!
Job Questions:
Where are you currently located?
Are you actively enrolled in university? If so, please state which university and your graduation status.
What did/are you studying at university?
In 1-2 sentences, briefly describe any experience you have in Business Administration & Sports Management.
Do you have your own vehicle or access to a vehicle post graduation?
Do you have a background in Soccer or Sports?
Do you have your own housing post graduation?
Do you have any coaching qualifications? If so, please list your highest certification.
In 1-2 sentences, briefly describe any experience you have had coaching soccer.
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