Internship
PROGRAM
Kick Off Your Internship Journey
Eastside FC is on the lookout for up-and-coming coaches, offering hands-on experience and great mentorship to help them grow into skilled, passionate coaches ready to join our team.
Over the course of our 8-week program you will:
Complete United States Soccer Federation (USSF) Grassroots Coaching Courses
Learn how to focus on individual player growth by reviewing zone-specific characteristics and providing tailored feedback to help players reach their potential.
Discover how to foster team unity by understanding and managing team dynamics, developing positive team culture, and setting team goals.
Gain training session expertise by planning and delivering age-appropriate, engaging sessions that align with player and team objectives.
Experience preparing for match day, providing game-time adjustments, and analyzing game performance in film.
Understand how to embody and promote Eastside’s values by building a safe and supportive atmosphere for all players.
Application Window Closed
We will be accepting applications in the Spring.
Coaching Intern Spotlight: Wolf Phaeffle
FROM INTERN TO COACH
"Starting as an intern here was a fantastic holistic experience for me. The hands-on experience and mentorship helped me build confidence in not only developing a style of play but also the culture of a team. The mentors I have at the club have helped kick start my coaching career. I still go to them to this day for advice or just to watch their sessions and learn. Being surrounded by experienced coaches who genuinely want you to succeed makes all the difference."
- Sean Rash, Current Eastside FC Head Coach
Program Details
Flexible Start Date
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The internship program will begin between mid-May and mid-June, depending on applicant availability.
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The program will run between 10-15 hours per week for 8 weeks, with opportunities to take on additional roles in other EFC programs based on performance.
Compensation
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Interns will start out with an hourly rate of $17.50. This rate is subject to a $0.50 raise upon the completion of the U.S. Soccer Federation (USSF) Grassroots Coaching Courses (7v7, 9v9, and 11v11). The maximum rate is $19.00 per hour.
Application Process
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Applications for the 2026 Summer Intern Program will open in early 2026. Check back for more information.
Start Your Coaching Journey
Please email Hannah Deighton to learn more about how you can participate in our Eastside FC Intern Program this summer and realize your dream of coaching.
Hannah Deighton
Internship Program Director, Former Intern & Head Coach
Hannah.Deighton@EastsideFC.org
