Summer Intern - Sanford Sports Performance

Sanford Health•Fargo, ND

About The Position

The Summer Intern contributes to Sanford Sports operations and processes, helping athletes improve athletic performance through athletic development for all ages, sport-specific skill instruction, orthopedic and sports medicine services, and sports science research. The intern works collaboratively with Sanford Sports leadership, coaches, and teams to develop knowledge and skills, support healthy communities, and gain hands-on experience working with athletes and teams. The role may involve work with Sanford Sports Academy, Sports Performance, Sports Nutrition, Sanford Orthopedic and Sports Medicine, Physical Therapy, and Mental Performance teams. Internship duties vary and may include directing clients through athletic or fitness performance workouts; assisting with physical performance or Sanford SCORE evaluations; supporting large groups, camps, small groups, and individual training sessions; designing client-specific athletic or fitness programs; maintaining and cleaning equipment; reviewing literature; and completing other duties assigned by Sanford Sports Performance staff. Interns attend training and development opportunities to learn about the team's processes and functions. Graduate students are required to present a chosen exercise-, nutrition-, rehabilitation-, or speed-and-strength-related topic at a staff meeting as a final project.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in or a recent graduate of an Associate or Bachelor's degree program at an accredited college or university.
Must be enrolled in Exercise Science or a similar degree program.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of sports performance, strength and conditioning coaching, training, or coaching.
Previous coaching experience at any level, including sports coaching, personal training, or group training.

Responsibilities

Help athletes improve performance through athletic development, sport-specific skill instruction, and related sports performance services.
Work collaboratively with Sanford Sports leadership, coaches, and teams.
Work directly with athletes and teams to develop hands-on skills related to sports performance, athletics, health, and wellness.
Assist with projects and attend training and development opportunities.
Direct clients through athletic or fitness performance workout sessions.
Assist with physical performance and/or Sanford SCORE evaluations.
Assist with large groups, camps, small-group sessions, and individual training sessions.
Design client-specific athletic or fitness programs.
Maintain and clean equipment and review literature.
Complete other duties assigned by Sanford Sports Performance staff.
Graduate students must present a chosen exercise-, nutrition-, rehabilitation-, or speed-and-strength-related topic at a staff meeting.