Academy Administration Associate
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 30, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 30, 2026.
Job Title: Academy Administration Associate
Department: Academy
Reports to: Academy Team Administrator
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.
Please note this position is allotted for the 2027 MLS Sprint Season, which runs from February through April. However, there may be an opportunity for continued employment during the 2027-2028 season based on organizational needs and individual performance.
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
- Assist with Discovery Program
- Complete special projects as needed and other duties assigned
- Other duties as assigned
What You’ll Bring:
- “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 Need:
- 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 and MHTC
- Community volunteer opportunities
- Discount off team store merchandise
- Job shadow 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!
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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.