Why you should apply: Duke University is one of the most successful programs in Division I Athletics and competes in the Atlantic Coast Conference. As an intern you will work with 23 men's and women's programs (excluding football, men’s and women’s basketball).
Responsibilities: Be an integral member of the staff, assist in the development, implementation and evaluation of sports performance programs, attend practices and games, participate in our coaching assistant curriculum consisting of literature reviews, program writing assignments, research presentations, mock interviews, and on floor/court coaching.
Qualifications: A strong work ethic, initiative, punctuality, enthusiasm, respect, and desire to pursue a career in the field of Sports Performance. Candidates must act in a professional manner and adhere to the Duke University Sports Performance Internship Program Standards.
Which option are you applying for: We offer three different options for you to apply for. You need to specify when applying which position/semester you are applying for.
1. Position for class credit: Undergraduate and graduate level credits are available for students during the fall/spring semester through their university.
2. CSCS position: participate in a one semester curriculum which qualifies candidates to take the NSCA CSCS exam. Duke Sports Performance will cover the cost of the exam fee.
3. SCCC position: participate in a two semester (fall and spring) curriculum under a CSCCa mentor that will qualify you to take the SCCC test. Duke Sports Performance will cover the costs associated with the exam.
The application/screening process consists of the following steps:
1. Resume submission
2. Initial phone interview
3. Video interview
4. Federal Background and Criminal Records Check
How to Apply: Candidates can apply by emailing one PDF file of 1) cover letter 2) current resume 3) statement of which track they’re applying to 4) three professional references to Coach Megan Rottler Hattori at megan.rottler@duke.edu.no later than July 8th, 2024.
