Sports Performance Intern
Are you a highly motivated person that has a passion for sports, training, and enhancing the performance of top level athletes? Do you want to pursue a career in performance coaching? E.L.I.T.E Training Performance is a sports performance facility that focuses on developing athletes in all realms to enhance their skills and athleticism on the field while reducing the potential for injuries. We are looking for interns that want to develop their skills in a professional setting focused on strength and conditioning. As Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialists, we are able to educate in a hands on environment with actual events taking place. During this internship you will learn about speed mechanics training, athlete development, periodization, mobility, various sports specifics and program designs.
Throughout the internship you will be exposed to youth, high school, and collegiate athletes preparing for their seasons. This internship will require you to go though our regimented staff development and training sessions to develop knowledge, exercise progression, and coaching skills. You will learn about progression of exercises, Olympic lifting techniques, acceleration, maximum velocity, and agility mechanics, along with client relationships and management.
- Attend all in-service trainings and meetings
- Take pride in their quality of work with each client and assist them in every way possible
- Conduct training sessions within the policies and guidelines established by E.L.I.T.E. Training Performance
- Be punctual and conduct themselves in a professional manner
- Promote the growth, development, and progress of athletes of all ages
- Be a positive role model for the Strength and Conditioning Profession
- Maintain client adherence to program requirements and testing procedures
- Maintain weight room space and cleanliness
Periodic Duties:
- Review risk management and emergency procedures established by E.L.I.T.E. Training Performance
- Participate in staff training
- Represent E.L.I.T.E. Training Performance for marketing events and venues on an as-needed basis
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Performance Director