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Winter/Spring Intern - Sanford Sports Performance - Fargo, ND

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Sanford Health

11d ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Sports & Fitness
    Healthcare
  • Fargo

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  • You should have a relevant educational background, strong communication skills, and a passion for sports performance. Experience or coursework in exercise science is preferred.
  • You will assist in athletic training sessions, design programs, maintain equipment, review literature, collaborate with staff, and present a final project on a related topic.

Requirements

  • Qualifications

Responsibilities

  • 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.
  • 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. 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.

FAQs

What is the job title for this internship?

The job title is Winter/Spring Intern at Sanford Sports Performance.

Where is the internship located?

The internship is located in Fargo, ND at the FA Sanford Sports Complex.

What are the expected weekly hours for this internship?

The weekly hours for this internship vary as it is a PRN (as needed) position.

What is the starting hourly wage for this internship?

The starting rate for this internship is $15 per hour.

What types of duties will the intern be responsible for?

Intern responsibilities will include directing clients through performance workouts, assisting with evaluations, supporting training sessions, designing client-specific programs, equipment maintenance, literature review, and other duties assigned by the Sanford Sports Performance staff.

Is this internship suitable for graduate students?

Yes, graduate students will be required to present a final project at a staff meeting on a topic of their choice related to exercise, nutrition, rehabilitation, or speed strength.

What type of training and development opportunities will be available?

Interns will attend training and development opportunities to learn about various processes and functions within the Sanford Sports team.

What qualification requirements are there for this internship?

The job description does not specify qualifications, but a background or interest in athletic performance, health, or related fields is typically ideal.

Does Sanford Health offer benefits for this internship?

While this is a part-time internship, Sanford Health offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees; however, availability for interns may vary.

What is the company's stance on diversity and inclusion?

Sanford Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action (AA) employer.

Are drug screenings required for this position?

Yes, an accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

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Sanford Health is the largest rural health system in the U.S. Our organization is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, we serve more than one million patients and 220,000 health plan members across 250,000 square miles. Our integrated health system has 47 medical centers, 2,800 physicians and advanced practice providers, 170 clinical investigators and research scientists, more than 200 Good Samaritan Society senior care locations, and world clinics in eight countries around the globe. Learn more about our commitment to shaping the future of rural health care at sanfordhealth.org or Sanford Health News.