There has never been a more exciting time to join Chicago Fire FC.
As one of Major League Soccer's original clubs, Chicago Fire FC is in the midst of an exciting era fueled by tremendous investment, ambition, and growth. With a new $100M state-of-the-art Endeavor Health Performance Center now open, new offices in Chicago's iconic Wrigley Building, and plans underway for a privately-funded $750M+ soccer-specific stadium set to open in 2028 in the heart of Chicago, the Club is building the future of soccer in one of the world's great sports cities.
Chicago Fire FC is becoming a cultural force in Chicago by connecting communities, shaping experiences, and creating new ways for fans to engage with the game and the city. The Club's future home, McDonald’s Park, will anchor Chicago's newest neighborhood and serve as a catalyst of growth for the next chapter of professional sports and entertainment in the city.
Joining Chicago Fire FC today means joining an organization on the rise. Our growth creates once-in-a-lifetime opportunities for ambitious professionals to generate meaningful impact and help shape the future of our Club. Whether on the pitch working match day or in the front office, every team member plays a role in building something incredibly special.
At Chicago Fire FC, our mission is to entertain, serve, and unite Chicago through world-class experiences and a relentless pursuit of excellence. We are guided by our core values, Communication, Get Better, Joyful Purpose, Own the Outcome, Selfless, and We Compete.
If you're looking for a place where your work will matter, your ideas will be heard, and your career can grow alongside one of the most ambitious projects in professional sports, we'd love to hear from you.
Position Overview:
The Chicago Fire Football Club (CFFC) is seeking a highly motivated and responsible individual to deliver and/or assist in academic support for the u16 and u18 Academy Day Program for the Fall 2026 season, which runs from August through December (with a spring semester extension available).
The Intern must be a role model to student athletes and work collaboratively with Academy staff. The person must embody the vision, mission, and core values of the Chicago Fire Football Club and needs to be adaptable and organized to effectively execute daily/weekly/monthly job tasks at the Endeavor Health Performance Center (Chicago, IL).
Job Responsibilities:
- Supervise and facilitate educational support in various academic spaces while encouraging the continued progress of the student athletes, (focus on high school core classes): Algebra, Chemistry, Geometry, Physics, and English
- Specialize in positive redirection and continued encouragement of completion of academic assignments
- Monitor players’ daily progress though core curriculum and encourage increased levels of productivity
- Frequently conduct 1:1 checks in with student athletes that have been falling behind in work completion
- Work with smaller groups of students for reinforcing the learning process
- Lead application and usage of tutoring resources provided by online schooling platforms and Chicago Fire Academy
- Report any alteration to student athletes’ behavior that may be cause for concern to coaches and additional Academy staff
- Support Academy staff in the delivery of any relevant mental performance, culture, and character-building initiatives
- Adaptable to changing work environment, location, and classroom size
- Daily attendance tracking
- Supportive in the communication of changing schedules, times, locations as they happen
- Aid the flow of student athletes from academic space to performance space in a timely manner
Qualifications:
- Previous educational experience
- Ability to work independently on projects and work efficiently and effectively in group settings
- Strong understanding of Microsoft Office, Google Drive, Power Point/Slides and basic IT knowledge
- Must have reliable means of transport to commute throughout Chicagoland
- Ability to work non-traditional hours, in non-traditional settings, including all home games (or other work events) that fall on nights, weekends, and/or holidays
- Strong proven experience working with student athletes
- Familiarity with school administrative tasks and learning methods
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Ability to remain composed, professional, and positive in a fast-paced environment
Preferred Qualifications:
- Pursuing post-graduate degree in education, youth development, educational psychology, or counseling from accredited college or university
Compensation:
- This role offers an hourly rate of $17.05
Please note:
- Chicago Fire FC is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion. Our diversity initiatives start with the recruitment and selection process; therefore, we’d like to welcome all diverse candidates to apply to opportunities within our Club.
- CFFC is committed to providing equal employment opportunity and maintaining a workplace for employees and applicants for employment that is free from discrimination. The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship, age, veteran or military status, disability, sexual orientation, sexual orientation or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.
- If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please contact the People and Culture Department at [email protected] to let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
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