Summer Intern - Sanford Sports Performance
About The Position
The Summer Intern contributes to Sanford Sports operations and processes by helping athletes improve athletic performance. The role supports 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 team members, assists with projects, and develops hands-on skills working with athletes and teams in sports performance, athletics, health, and wellness. The intern attends training and development opportunities and 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. 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-group, or individual training sessions; designing client-specific athletic or fitness programs; maintaining and cleaning equipment; reviewing literature; and performing other duties assigned by Sanford Sports Performance staff. Graduate students are required to present a topic of their choice related to exercise, nutrition, rehabilitation, or speed and strength at a staff meeting as a final project. The position has variable shifts, zero scheduled weekly hours, and a starting rate of $15.00.
Requirements
- Current enrollment in or recent graduation from an Associate or Bachelor's degree program at an accredited college or university, in Exercise Science or a similar field.
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
- Direct clients through athletic and/or fitness performance workout sessions.
- Assist with physical performance and/or Sanford SCORE evaluations.
- Assist with large groups, camps, small-group, and/or individual training sessions.
- Design client-specific athletic and/or fitness programs.
- Maintain and clean equipment.
- Review literature and complete other duties assigned by Sanford Sports Performance staff.
- Collaborate with Sanford Sports leadership, coaches, and team members to support healthy communities and athletic opportunities.
- Assist with projects and work directly with athletes and teams to develop hands-on skills in sports performance, athletics, health, and wellness.
- Attend training and development opportunities and learn about Sanford Sports processes and functions.
- For graduate students, present a topic related to exercise, nutrition, rehabilitation, or speed and strength at a staff meeting as a final project.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Associate degree
