Sanford Sports Intern - Winter/Spring Semester

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.

Work Shift:

Varies (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

0

Compensation:

Starting Rate: $15

Union Position:

No

Department Details

Internship responsibilities will vary and will include typical duties associated with a profession in this type of setting. Duties may include 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, and any other duties assigned by the Sanford Sports Performance staff. If you are a graduate student, as a final project, you will be required to present, at a staff meeting, on a topic of choice (exercise, nutritional, rehab, or speed strength related.

Summary

Contribute to the 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.

Job Description

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.

Qualifications

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.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. 

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