Internships

Coaching Internship:
Reports To: Sports Performance Director
 
The purpose of the Velocity Sports Performance coaching internship program is to educate participants in all aspects of sports performance coaching and essentials of business development. 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.
 
In addition, interns will assist the Business Development Manager in helping provide world-class service to our Velocity patrons. This service will help provide the intern with an understanding of the interrelation between the fitness and business industry. The intern will be responsible for setting up a clinic/fundraiser to fulfill their role within the company. They will also be given a sales briefing - helping prepare them for their interaction with future clients.
 
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 and Coaching Staff with maintaining the facility
• Supports Performance Coaches with updates to athlete files including Dartfish Video Analysis
• 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
 
To Apply:
• Please send email to: Anthoney Wilson - anthoney.wilson@velocitysp.com
• Subject Heading: COACHING INTERNSHIPS


Marketing Internships:
Velocity Sports Performance has just opened up a new athletic training center and gym in the heart of Brentwood in West LA. This is a great opportunity to learn a lot and practice your marketing skills, while building your resume in the area of digital and local marketing. We have 2 immediate openings available, and will also be looking to hire some summer interns during the months of May/June. 

Duties: 
Help us with our Twitter, Facebook, and Blogging. 

Research and execute co-branding and marketing campaigns with local businesses that appeal to our same health conscious and athletic demographic
 
Research and execute partnerships and training opportunities with local leagues and athletic teams

Other duties will include street level marketing and graphic design of marketing materials 

Hours per week 10-12 

**Please apply with your resume and your preference of an immediate or summer internship
 
To Apply:
• Please send email to: Anthoney Wilson - anthoney.wilson@velocitysp.com
• Subject Heading: MARKETING INTERNSHIPS