- Location: Sacramento, California (Cosumnes River College)
- Reports to: Manager, Team Operations
- Internship Type: Part-time, unpaid (for college credit only)
- Term: Winter Quarter / Spring Semester 2026
- Hours: Primarily weekday mornings and on occasion evenings & weekends. Total hours will vary depending on intern’s credits and the school’s requirements. Days/hours can be flexible to accommodate intern’s academic schedule.
About Sacramento Republic FC
Sacramento Republic FC is one of the premier clubs in USL Championship. Since 2014, the club has reflected the Indomitable nature of California’s Capital City, breaking league records year over year, winning the championship in its inaugural season, and sparking a regional passion for soccer. Owned and managed by a joint venture partnership between Wilton Rancheria and Kevin Nagle, the club will continue to invest in the city, with plans to build a Downtown soccer-specific stadium that will redefine entertainment in the growing and evolving Sacramento region. Along with its partners, Republic FC is committed to supporting various community investment programs to serve the city, use its platform to drive impact and success on and off the field, and operate the region’s only youth-to-pro soccer development academy, while also supporting the development of youth soccer players throughout Northern California.
Position Summary
The Soccer Administration Intern will assist the club’s operations staff with the day-to-day logistical and administrative needs of the team. This position offers hands-on experience in the behind-the-scenes functions that support a professional soccer organization. The intern will work closely with team staff to ensure smooth execution of team activities, including practices, games and travel, while gaining insight into league compliance, player support, and operational planning.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the structure and daily functions of a professional soccer operations department, including team logistics, match preparation, and league compliance
- Support the planning and execution of team travel, training, and game-day operations, ensuring smooth coordination among staff, players, and vendors
- Gain hands-on experience with operation systems and tools
- Assist with facility and equipment management with a focus on maintaining professional standards
- Develop problem-solving and adaptability skills by responding to the dynamic needs of a professional sports team
- Develop professional communication and teamwork skills by collaborating with staff, players, and partners
Key Responsibilities
- Setup & breakdown of locker room, meeting rooms, training field
- Meal coordination – this may include ordering, receiving, and setup
- Organizing and packing equipment
- Uniform management
- General administrative tasks
Qualifications
- Excellent relationship-building and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact comfortably and effectively with internal and external staff and clients at all levels of an organization.
- Extremely coachable (i.e., responds well to constructive feedback) and eager to learn every day
- Highly motivated and ambitious
- Strong communication skills and sharp attention to detail
- Knowledge of soccer preferred
- Current enrollment at a college/university in sports related field
Schedule & Credit
The total number of hours for this internship will be determined by the intern’s university/college. The intern is responsible for coordinating with their school to confirm eligibility and obtain any required paperwork to formalize an internship agreement between Sacramento Republic FC and the school.
The work schedule will be flexible to accommodate the intern’s academic commitment. Ideally, a regular schedule can be set up for the intern to work select weekday mornings, as well as on game days.
Internship Perks
- Pro Shop discount
- Match tickets during course of internship
- Parking stipend (if applicable)
