Stanford University is accepting applications for our Sports Performance Internship Program. These positions are for volunteer coaches to contribute to the Sports Performance program for the 2025 Summer/Fall Quarters, August — December.
Qualified candidates will have the opportunity to serve in a part-time capacity for the Stanford Olympic Sports Performance Program. Interns can assisting with either morning or afternoon groups, Monday-Friday depending on the applicants availability, however a minimum time commitment of 20 hours per week is required. These positions are for VOLUNTEER coaches, no compensation will be provided. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to assist in all training sessions in compliance with NCAA rules.
This opportunity provides experience assisting the sports performance staff with the implementation of comprehensive, sport-specific, injury prevention and performance enhancement training programs. In addition to daily responsibilities, this internship includes a professional development curriculum built on the foundation of the Stanford Sports Performance training philosophies. This curriculum includes education of functional strength training techniques, coaching development, sport-specific conditioning concepts, sport science technologies and applications, professional development presentations, programming, weight room management/logistics, along with injury prevention practices. The goal of this program is for interns to develop the skills to transition to full-time Sport Performance coaching positions within collegiate sports or professional organizations.
Interested candidates must possess a desire to become a sports performance coach, strong character, and demonstrate effective organizational and communication skills.
Required Qualifications Include:
-Achievement or current pursuit of a Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science or related course of study
-Achievement or current pursuit of CSCS or SCCC certification.
-Applicants must have valid driver’s license.
-Applicants must also have current CPR/AED certification.
Application deadline is May 19, 2025. Screening of applications has begun and will continue until all positions are filled.
If interested in working with Stanford Olympic Sports Performance, send email with subject header “Stanford Olympic Sports Performance Internship - Last Name, First Name.” Please attach cover letter, resume and a list of three professional references as one PDF file to Assistant Sports Performance Coach, Rob Lavallee at rlaval1@stanford.edu.
