2026 Internship, Summer - Youth Programs Education
- Intern
- Travel: 0
- Benefits Eligible: No
- Organization: Red Bull New York Academy
- Job type: Temporary
Company Description
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).
Job Description
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.
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
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
Qualifications
Currently pursuing a degree in any Sport Industry branch or in Education
Additional Information
Because of the cyclical nature of the entertainment industry, your assigned hours may vary to reflect our needs. This internship will consist of a hybrid work schedule with at least one day required to be in office at Red Bull Arena or off-site at an event.
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.
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.