2026 Internship, Summer - Youth Programs Education

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).

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 

Currently pursuing a degree in any Sport Industry branch or in Education    

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.