Performance Coach Internship

Reports To: Internship Coordinator 
 
The purpose of the Velocity Sports Performance coaching internship program is to educate participants in all aspects of sports performance coaching. The desired outcome is to place high performing interns as Performance Coaches within the Velocity system upon graduation.

Job Summary:
Interns will assist the Sports Performance Director and Performance Coaches in implementing a comprehensive athletic performance enhancement program.  That comprehensive program includes Velocity’s Performance Coach training, curriculum dedicated to building proficiency in cutting edge athletic training techniques (which includes: acceleration, multi-directional movement, agility, maximum velocity mechanics, and Olympic weightlifting techniques).  Interns will be required to participate in groups, observe coaches, and assist in coaching as part of their training.  Once the internship program is complete, non-certified interns will be encouraged to sit for their NSCA-CSCS certification.  All participants who have received their CSCS will have an opportunity for positions within the Velocity Sports Performance network.  
 
Duties and Responsibilities:
 
  • Participates in training sessions
  • Observes and shadows Performance Coaches during training sessions of various ages, skill levels, and protocols
  • Attends coaches’ meetings
  • Assists Sports Performance Director with maintaining the facility
  • Supports Performance Coaches with updating athletes' files
  • Completes all assigned readings, lectures, labs, and assignments in a timely and concise manner
  • Adheres to Velocity Sports Performance’s dress code and behavior requirements
Download the Internship Application Form to apply!
 
Upon acceptance to a Velocity Sports Performance – NSCA internship, the following requirements will be reviewed in consideration of your internship program:

  • Must have an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher based on a 4.0 system
  • Must be at least a current senior at a 4 year university
  • Must major/have majored in a related field
  • Application packets must include (and be assembled in this order):
 
  1. Cover letter of application
  2. Completed application information (see list above)
  3. Original school transcript from university/college
  4. Two (2) letters of recommendation
  5. Current resume
  6. Essay of 100 words or less describing your career goals
Velocity Sports Performance has an integrated partnership with the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) creating a Performance Coach Internship. This internship, hosted at Velocity centers throughout the nation, provides participants with practical experience in the sports performance training industry.  It emphasizes education and follows an intensive curriculum of learning, prepares interns to take the NSCA-CSCS exam, and ultimately lands successful interns with full-time job opportunities within our network.
 
Velocity Centers who currently participate in the NSCA approved coaching internship program include the following:
 
Gilbert, AZ
Carmel, IN
Memphis, TN
Carlsbad, CA       
Louisville, KY
Cool Springs, TN
Anaheim, CA
 Mansfield, MA
Coppell, TX
Fresno, CA
Sudbury, MA
Highland Park, TX
Concord, CA
 Baltimore, MD
Missouri City, TX
West LA, CA
Canton, MI
San Antonio, TX
Irvine, CA
 Chesterfield, MO
Southlake, TX
Redondo Beach, CA
 Wall Township, NJ
Alexandria, VA
Coral Springs, FL
 Cherry Hill, NJ
 Richmond, VA
Naples, FL
 Mahwah, NJ
 Chesapeake, VA
Orlando, FL
Parsippany, NJ
 Redmond, WA
Peachtree City, GA
Manhattan, NY
Tinley Park, IL
 Syosset, NY
 
Willowbrook, IL
 Greenville, SC
 
 
Thank you for your interest.