About the role#
This is a paid internship based in Grand Forks, North Dakota. You will work on-site with the Sanford Sports team to gain hands-on experience in athletic development, sports medicine, and performance research.
What you'll do#
- Coach athletes to help them increase their performance across various ages and skill levels.
- Work with Sanford Sports leadership and coaches to support healthy communities.
- Assist with projects while working directly with athletes and teams.
- Develop skills in sports performance, nutrition, physical therapy, and mental performance.
- Participate in training and development opportunities to learn about internal team processes.
What you'll need#
- You are currently enrolled in or a recent graduate of an Associate or Bachelor degree program in Kinesiology, Health Administration, Public Health, Nutrition, Exercise Science, or a similar field.
- Knowledge of sports performance and strength and conditioning coaching is preferred.
- Previous coaching or personal training experience at any level is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: Grand Forks, North Dakota.
- Term: Winter/Spring semester with rolling start dates.
- Compensation: Starting rate of $15.00 per hour.
- Work modality: On-site.
About Sanford Health
Sanford Health is a nonprofit health system based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. It operates as the largest rural health system in the United States. The organization maintains 47 medical centers and over 200 senior care locations through the Good Samaritan Society. Its network serves more than one million patients across a large geographic area.
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