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

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Sports & Fitness
    Healthcare
  • Fargo

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  • You must meet specific qualifications for the internship, including relevant skills, education, or experience in sports performance and a commitment to learning.
  • You will assist with workout sessions, design training programs, support athlete evaluations, maintain equipment, and collaborate on projects to enhance athletic performance and community health.

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 starting pay for the Winter/Spring Intern position?

The starting pay for the Winter/Spring Intern position is $15/hour.

What are the hours for this internship?

The weekly hours for this internship will vary as the schedule is PRN (as needed).

Is there an opportunity to present a project during the internship?

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

What will be the primary responsibilities of the intern?

The primary responsibilities will include directing clients through workout sessions, assisting with evaluations, helping with training sessions, designing client-specific training programs, equipment maintenance, reviewing literature, and other duties assigned by the staff.

Will the intern work with other teams within Sanford Health?

Yes, the intern may have the opportunity to work with teams such as the Sanford Sports Academy, Sports Performance, Sports Nutrition, Orthopedic and Sports Medicine, Physical Therapy, and Mental Performance teams.

Are there benefits provided for part-time employees in this internship?

Sanford Health offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees, which may include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, and work/life balance benefits.

What is the location of the internship?

The internship is located at FA Sanford Sports Complex in Fargo, ND at 6100 38th St S, Fargo, ND 58104, USA.

Is prior experience required for this internship position?

The job description does not specify prior experience requirements. However, a general understanding of athletic performance and fitness may be beneficial.

What type of work environment can an intern expect?

The intern can expect a dynamic work environment focused on athletic performance, working collaboratively with staff, athletes, and various teams within the Sanford Sports services.

Is a drug screening required for this internship?

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.