About Long Island Rough Riders
The Long Island Rough Riders are one of the region’s premier pre-professional soccer organizations, fielding both men’s and women’s teams that compete at the highest levels of the USL pathway.
Our Men’s Team competes in USL League Two, the top pre-professional league in North America and a proven launching point for elite collegiate and academy players pursuing professional opportunities in the USL Championship and MLS. Competing in the highly competitive Metropolitan Division, the Rough Riders consistently showcase top talent and help athletes take the next step in their careers.
Our Women’s Team competes in the USL W League, a national platform dedicated to developing top female athletes and preparing them for the professional game.
In addition to our pre-professional teams, we offer key development programs for youth players across Long Island:
- Summer Select (Seasonal Pre-Club Program):
A competitive summer pathway for elite players from all clubs in Nassau and Suffolk County. Teams compete in the USL Youth League, with the opportunity to advance to the National Final in Tampa, Florida. - Pre-Academy (Year-Round Supplemental Program):
Open to players from any club who want to elevate their game through extra training and playing opportunities. Teams train weekly and compete in tournaments and leagues throughout the year.
We are a mission-driven organization committed to growing the game, developing players, and strengthening our soccer community. We seek passionate team members who want to make an impact on and off the field.
About the role
- Located in the suburbs of New York City, the Long Island Rough Riders are a semi-professional club with pro aspirations while supporting year round community instructional programs and competitive youth teams.
What you'll do
- Combine your educational degree and passion for soccer in New York, USA.
4 month Internship (May-August)
- Manage the needs of youth soccer players in community campos and youth teams in an operational and administrative role helping in the development of youth soccer players.
12-18 months Internship
- Apply your academic degree and cross-function in management, operations, and administration to fulfill a 40 hour work week.
Skills Required
- Educational degree or academic degree relevant to management, operations, or administration
- Passion for soccer
- Ability to work 40 hours per week for the 12–18-month internship
What We Do
Long Island Rough Riders is a pre-professional soccer organization serving Long Island, New York. It fields men’s and women’s teams competing within the USL pathway, including a men’s team in USL League Two. The organization also runs youth and supplemental development programs, including Summer Select and Pre-Academy, with a mission to grow the game, develop players, and strengthen the local soccer community.
