Sports Performance Intern

Power Train Sports & Fitness Internship Description:

About Power Train Sports & Fitness:

Founded in 2001, Power Train Sports & Fitness is one of the industry’s leading providers of best in class sports performance training for athletes of all ages. Power Train o ers results driven sports

performance training programs, innovative group exercise programming, nutritional counseling and

other products and services to help individuals surpass their performance goals. Power Train has

provided performance training services for hundreds of professional athletes and has been featured by many national and international media outlets. Power Train is headquartered in Manheim PA, and

currently has locations in PA, MD, NY, and VA.

Position Summary:

The Power Train Internship program is designed to provide current and recent college graduates the

opportunity to obtain real life experience in their eld of choice. Through observation, classroom and

hands on activities, each intern will learn the skills, competencies needed to work in the eld of Sports

Performance. Throughout their time interns will get involved with all aspects of our operations from

sports training sessions, tness classes, program evaluation and design, sales, marketing, and other

operational functions carried out by our performance coaches.

Qualifications:

-Currently pursuing or completed a degree in Exercise Science, Sports Management or Kinesiology

-Past experience in athletics or fitness

-Outgoing personality with great communication skills

-Ability to work in a dynamic, changing and diverse environment

-Must have a current CPR Certification and First Aid

Essential Duties and Job Responsibilities:

-Be punctual and conduct yourself in a professional manner

-Participate in all classroom and hands-on training sessions to the best or your ability

-Participate in local marketing and community events

-Job Shadow Power Train Performance Coaches and Instructors

-Demonstrate full understanding of Power Train training principles and methodologies learned

-Demonstrate ability to co-teach a Fitness Boot Camp class with a Performance Coach or Instructor

-Assist Performance Director or Coaches with the general day-to-day duties of the facility

-Must go through a training workout daily w/Performance Coach so that you can feel what you are learning

-Must track your training experience in writing for Power Train and your Internship advisor

-Assist with training sessions and tness classes when appropriate

-Demonstrate behaviors consistent with Power Train Sports’ mission & vision in all interactions with clients, co-workers & the general public

-Adhere to all company policies, procedures and safety standards

-Attend all regularly scheduled meetings and training sessions

-Other responsibilities as agreed upon by the Internship Supervisor and Power Train Management

Key Areas of Focus:

-Hands-on Sports & Fitness Training

-Marketing & Community Outreach

-Sales & Customer Service

-Time Management