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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 pass a drug screen and background check. Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer. Request accommodations if needed by calling 1-877-673-0854 or emailing talent@sanfordhealth.org.
  • You will assist in training sessions, design client-specific programs, maintain equipment, review literature, and collaborate on projects to enhance athletic performance and wellness services.

Requirements

  • Qualifications
  • An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.
  • Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.
  • If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org.

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 - Sanford Sports Performance.

Where is the internship located?

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

What is the starting rate for this internship?

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

What are the weekly hours for the internship?

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

What are some of the internship responsibilities?

Internship responsibilities include directing clients through athletic performance workout sessions, assisting with performance evaluations, helping with training sessions, designing client-specific programs, maintaining and cleaning equipment, and reviewing literature.

Will there be opportunities for hands-on experience with athletes?

Yes, interns will work directly with athletes and teams to develop hands-on skills related to sports performance and overall health and wellness.

Are there any specific qualifications required for this internship?

The job description does not specify exact qualifications, but it implies that relevant experience or education in sports performance, exercise science, or related fields may be beneficial.

What type of training will be provided during the internship?

Interns will attend training and development opportunities to learn about various processes and functions within the Sanford Sports team, including collaboration with other departments like Sports Nutrition and Physical Therapy.

Is there a presentation requirement for graduate students?

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

What is Sanford Health's policy on equal employment opportunities?

Sanford Health is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet and follows a Drug Free Workplace Policy.

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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.