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Performance Manager roles in the United States are accessible to international professionals through the J-1 visa Trainee or Specialist program category, depending on your career stage. Securing sponsorship requires a designated State Department organization to issue your DS-2019 before you can begin work with a U.S. host employer.
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Get Access To All JobsJob Title: FCC2 Performance Analyst Intern
Department: Performance Analysis
Reports to: Director of Player Pathway
Position Summary:
In this internship, you will be working within the Performance Analysis Department. You can expect to learn and gain valuable experience in how performance analysis is utilized at the elite level. The candidate for this role must be able to up to 28 hours a week. This position will be based out of the Mercy Health Training Center in Milford, Ohio. This is an hourly paid internship and college credit is also available if needed.
What You’ll Do:
- Help drive the performance analysis provision
- Film FC Cincinnati 2 team or goalkeeping training when required
- Post code FC Cincinnati 2 training sessions in line with FC Cincinnati club playing principles
- Post code goalkeeper training in line with FC Cincinnati club position principles
- Post code and label FC Cincinnati 2 games
- Assist in the production of opposition analysis both written and video based
- Individual research projects
What You’ll Bring:
- Superb organizational skills
- High level of attention to detail
- Ability to work unsocial hours including evenings and weekends
- Ability to work under pressure for long hours
- Represent FC Cincinnati’s family friendly brand in all capacities while representing the club
What You’ll Need:
- Strong technical and tactical soccer knowledge
- Soccer coaching qualifications – US Soccer D or equivalent
- Enrolled in a Bachelor’s Degree program, preferably in Business, Sport Management, or related field
Why You’ll Love FCC:
- FCC welcome gifts
- Resume and profile reviews
- Tour of TQL Stadium
- Community volunteer opportunities
- Discount off team store merchandise
- Team building, professional development, and networking opportunities
- Paid hourly and/or college credit opportunities
About FCC
Founded in 2015, FC Cincinnati is a Major League Soccer team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. After achieving significant growth and success in the United Soccer League, the team joined MLS in 2019. FCC won the 2023 Supporters’ Shield – the annual award given to the team with the most points in the regular season – and clinched a spot in the 2023 MLS Playoffs for the second straight year. With a diverse ownership group with strong ties to Cincinnati, the club strives to unite the community both on and off the pitch through FCC Foundation, and its dedication to improving the lives of children through soccer and those in the West End Community. FC Cincinnati are committed to ongoing growth and recognizing the vital importance of company culture. The club’s DNA code, created by the staff for the staff, is actively implemented every day. FCC have been recognized locally and nationally as one of Sports Business Journal’s Best Places to Work in Sports 2023, named to the Honor List as one of “75 Great Sports Companies to Call Home”; on the Business Courier’s Fast 55 as one of Greater Cincinnati’s fastest growing private companies; and named to The Enquirer’s Top Workplaces 2024.
FC Cincinnati is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Job Title: FCC2 Performance Analyst Intern
Department: Performance Analysis
Reports to: Director of Player Pathway
Position Summary:
In this internship, you will be working within the Performance Analysis Department. You can expect to learn and gain valuable experience in how performance analysis is utilized at the elite level. The candidate for this role must be able to up to 28 hours a week. This position will be based out of the Mercy Health Training Center in Milford, Ohio. This is an hourly paid internship and college credit is also available if needed.
What You’ll Do:
- Help drive the performance analysis provision
- Film FC Cincinnati 2 team or goalkeeping training when required
- Post code FC Cincinnati 2 training sessions in line with FC Cincinnati club playing principles
- Post code goalkeeper training in line with FC Cincinnati club position principles
- Post code and label FC Cincinnati 2 games
- Assist in the production of opposition analysis both written and video based
- Individual research projects
What You’ll Bring:
- Superb organizational skills
- High level of attention to detail
- Ability to work unsocial hours including evenings and weekends
- Ability to work under pressure for long hours
- Represent FC Cincinnati’s family friendly brand in all capacities while representing the club
What You’ll Need:
- Strong technical and tactical soccer knowledge
- Soccer coaching qualifications – US Soccer D or equivalent
- Enrolled in a Bachelor’s Degree program, preferably in Business, Sport Management, or related field
Why You’ll Love FCC:
- FCC welcome gifts
- Resume and profile reviews
- Tour of TQL Stadium
- Community volunteer opportunities
- Discount off team store merchandise
- Team building, professional development, and networking opportunities
- Paid hourly and/or college credit opportunities
About FCC
Founded in 2015, FC Cincinnati is a Major League Soccer team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. After achieving significant growth and success in the United Soccer League, the team joined MLS in 2019. FCC won the 2023 Supporters’ Shield – the annual award given to the team with the most points in the regular season – and clinched a spot in the 2023 MLS Playoffs for the second straight year. With a diverse ownership group with strong ties to Cincinnati, the club strives to unite the community both on and off the pitch through FCC Foundation, and its dedication to improving the lives of children through soccer and those in the West End Community. FC Cincinnati are committed to ongoing growth and recognizing the vital importance of company culture. The club’s DNA code, created by the staff for the staff, is actively implemented every day. FCC have been recognized locally and nationally as one of Sports Business Journal’s Best Places to Work in Sports 2023, named to the Honor List as one of “75 Great Sports Companies to Call Home”; on the Business Courier’s Fast 55 as one of Greater Cincinnati’s fastest growing private companies; and named to The Enquirer’s Top Workplaces 2024.
FC Cincinnati is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Performance Manager
Align your credentials with Trainee criteria
The J-1 Trainee category requires a degree or professional certificate plus one year of experience, or five years of work experience without a degree. Document both clearly before targeting host employers, since your designated sponsor will verify this during DS-2019 issuance.
Target employers with structured training programs
Performance Manager roles must fit within a formal training plan that shows skill development, not just task execution. Host employers in consulting firms, sports organizations, or enterprise operations teams are more likely to already have compliant training frameworks in place.
Search Migrate Mate to find J-1 receptive employers
Use Migrate Mate to identify U.S. employers actively posting Performance Manager roles who have indicated openness to international candidates, saving you from cold-applying to companies unfamiliar with J-1 host requirements.
Clarify the two-year home residency rule early
Some J-1 Trainee participants from certain countries or government-funded programs must return home for two years after their exchange. Confirm whether this requirement applies to you before accepting an offer, since it affects any future H-1B visa or green card plans.
Negotiate a training plan before signing an offer
Your host employer must co-sign a detailed Training Plan (DS-7002) outlining specific performance management competencies you will develop. Get written agreement on this document's content during the offer stage, not after, to avoid delays with your designated sponsor.
Verify wage compliance with OFLC Wage Search
Your host employer must pay you the prevailing wage for Performance Manager roles in the relevant metropolitan area. Cross-check the offered salary against OFLC Wage Search data before your sponsor submits program documents, since underpayment can trigger compliance issues.
Performance Manager J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category fits a Performance Manager role?
Most Performance Manager candidates qualify under the J-1 Trainee category if they hold a relevant degree plus at least one year of professional experience, or five years of work experience without a degree. Applicants with deeper seniority or a highly specialized focus in organizational performance may qualify under the Specialist category instead. Your designated sponsor determines which category applies based on your background.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for this role, the employer or someone else?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not your employer. Organizations like Cultural Vistas or CIEE issue the DS-2019 form that makes your J-1 status official. Your employer is the host organization where you work and train. They co-sign the training plan and support the application, but they do not hold sponsorship authority.
How do I find Performance Manager positions where the host employer is open to J-1 arrangements?
Most standard job boards don't filter for J-1 host willingness, which means you spend significant time applying to employers unfamiliar with the DS-2019 process. Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for U.S. employers and Performance Manager roles aligned with international candidates, making your outreach far more targeted from the start.
What does the Training Plan need to include for a Performance Manager position?
The DS-7002 Training Plan must break your program into phases with specific performance management skills you will develop, such as KPI frameworks, workforce analytics, or cross-functional team oversight. Each phase needs timelines, supervision details, and measurable outcomes. Generic job descriptions don't satisfy this requirement, so your host employer needs to draft this collaboratively with you and your designated sponsor before the DS-2019 is issued.
Does the two-year home residency requirement apply to Performance Manager trainees?
It can, depending on your home country and whether your program was government-funded. If the requirement applies, you must return home for two years after your J-1 program ends before you can change to an H-1B or apply for a green card. You can apply for a waiver through USCIS in certain circumstances, but approval is not guaranteed and the process takes time.