Academy Administrative Associate

Job Title: Academy Administrative Associate

Department: Academy

Reports to: Academy Coordinator

Job Summary:

 The Academy Administration Associate will support the Academy Team Administrator in day-to-day needs with the FCC Academy and Player Care Department. This individual will have access to see how a sports organization works as a business entity, as well as build relationships with individuals at all levels across FC Cincinnati. This role will be primarily in Milford, Ohio at Mercy Health Training Center. The workdays will vary dependent upon the team schedule. Averaging 25 hours per week, including travel with academy teams, this role will have both office and on-field hours. This position begins on or about January 5, 2025, and concludes at the end of the academy season around mid to end of June.

What You’ll Do:

• Assist with general daily administration of FC Cincinnati’s Academy
• Assist Academy Coordinator with planning logistics for away trips
• Assist with player/trialist transportation and accommodations
• Support home match operations, on evenings and weekends
• Support in the logistics of game day preparation and execution
• Travel with teams for away matches and handle logistics
• Complete special projects as needed and other duties assigned
• Other duties as assigned

What You’ll Need:

• “Make it happen” attitude
• Strong ability to multi-task, in a fast-paced working environment
• Ability to develop productive and effective relationships across all levels of an organization
• An innovative approach and willingness to contribute creative solutions to problems
• Proven ability to work positively, collaboratively, and professionally within a team
• Strong Word, Excel, and PowerPoint skills
• Must possess a valid driver’s license
• Ability to speak Spanish a bonus

 What You’ll Bring:

• Experience in a professional or collegiate sports environment preferred
• Earned degree or enrolled in a Bachelor’s Degree program, preferably in Business or Sport Management
• Ability to work outside of regular business hours including but not limited to weekends and holidays as required by the FCC Academy game schedule, special events, and projects

Why You’ll Love FCC:

• FCC welcome gifts
• Resume and profile reviews
• Tour of TQL Stadium
• Community volunteer opportunities
• Discount off team store merchandise
• Team building, professional development, and networking opportunities
• Paid hourly and/or college credit opportunities

About FCC

Founded in 2015, FC Cincinnati is a Major League Soccer team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. After achieving significant growth and success in the United Soccer League, the team joined MLS in 2019. FCC won the 2023 Supporters’ Shield – the annual award given to the team with the most points in the regular season – and clinched a spot in the 2023 MLS Playoffs for the second straight year. With a diverse ownership group with strong ties to Cincinnati, the club strives to unite the community both on and off the pitch through FCC Foundation, and its dedication to improving the lives of children through soccer and those in the West End Community. FC Cincinnati are committed to ongoing growth and recognizing the vital importance of company culture. The club’s DNA code, created by the staff for the staff, is actively implemented every day. FCC have been recognized locally and nationally as one of Sports Business Journal’s Best Places to Work in Sports 2023, named to the Honor List as one of “75 Great Sports Companies to Call Home.”; on the Business Courier’s Fast 55 as one of Greater Cincinnati’s fastest growing private companies; and named to The Enquirer’s Top Workplaces 2024.

Learn More!

TQL Stadium: learn more

Mercy Health Training Center: learn more

MLS NextPro:  learn more

FC Cincinnati is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.