Sanford Sports Intern - Winter/Spring Semester

Sanford Health • Fargo, ND

13h • Onsite

About The Position

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. This internship contributes to Sanford Sports operations and processes as a coach helping athletes increase athletic performance services including in athletic development for all ages, sport-specific skill instruction, orthopedic and sports medicine, and sports science research. Work collaboratively with Sanford Sports leadership, coaches and team to enhance personal knowledge and skills to support healthy communities with athletic opportunities. Assist in the completion of projects, while working directly with athletes and teams to develop hands-on skills related to sports performance, athletics and overall health and wellness. Attend training and development opportunities, learning about various processes and functions within the Sanford Sports team. May work with Sanford Sports Academy, Sports Performance, Sports Nutrition, Sanford Orthopedic and Sports Medicine, Physical Therapy and Mental Performance teams within the Sanford Health care system.

Requirements

• Current enrollment or recent graduate of an Associate or Bachelor's degree program from an accredited college or university enrolled in Exercise Science or similar degree
• Knowledge of sports performance, strength and conditioning coaching, or training or coaching preferred
• Previous coaching experience preferred at any level including sports coach, personal training, group training, etc.

Responsibilities

• Directing clients through athletic and/or fitness performance workout sessions
• Assisting with physical performance and/or Sanford SCORE evaluations
• Assisting with large groups, camps, small group, and/or individual training sessions
• Designing client-specific programs (athletic and/or fitness)
• Equipment maintenance and cleaning
• Reviewing literature
• Any other duties assigned by the Sanford Sports Performance staff
• Presenting on a topic of choice (exercise, nutritional, rehab, or speed strength related) as a final project if a graduate student

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree