INTERNSHIPS
Exercise Specialist Internship
Contact:
Athletes Edge
Joel Grant
Athletic Director
760-734-1780 x 208
760-734-1870 fax
jgrant@athletesedge.net
www.athletesedge.net
Location:
Athlete Edge
1211 Liberty Way
Vista, CA 92081
Duration:
Semester Long = approx. 16 weeks
Hours:
The estimated hours for this position are:
Monday - Friday 3pm - 8pm
(Some Saturdays)
Hours are subject to change based on time of year and population of athletes participating in programs.
Overview:
Our goal is to expose you to a multitude of philosophies and training methods in order to train a variety of athletes from various sports. We want you to learn how to evaluate the body's biomechanics and core function to better understand the entire kinetic chain. Interns will learn to prescribe and implement the best exercise programs and progressions to meet individual needs of each athlete. We will help you open your mind to all of the possibilities when training athletes-think outside the box and forget the traditional weight training methods. Daily duties and responsibilities include: facility and weight room maintenance, equipment set-up and break down, stretching, conducting youth programs, assisting the Exercise Specialists as needed with various aspects of training and testing, and much more.
You will have the added benefit of working with an organization that is solely dedicated to its athletes and professionals.
Compensation:
This is an unpaid internship with the opportunity for possible future employment.
Perks:
Work with and learn from Professional Exercise Specialists
Work out in a state-of-the-art facility
Athletes Edge working apparel
Qualifications:
Proficient with anatomy
Fulfilling a curriculum/graduation requirement in Exercise Science or related field
Excellent communication skills
Attention to detail
Proactive
Requirements:
Please email a cover letter, resume and 3-5 references. Application does not guarantee an internship. Each application is processed and sent to our selection committee for review. Accepted applicants will be notified upon approval.
| Term |
Dates |
Application Deadline |
| Summer 2005 |
May 9 - August 26 |
March 11 |
| Fall 2005 |
August 29 - December 16 |
July 1 |
| Spring 2006 |
January 9 - April 28 |
November 11 |
Application Deadline is 4pm on the specified date.
Selections will be made 2-4 weeks after application deadline date.