- Performance Coach Intern South St Paul
- EAST Hockey Group in South St Paul, MN, United States
- jobs
- 1 month ago
jobs description
Overview:
EAST Hockey is seeking a Strength and Conditioning Intern to assist with the 2025 summer training sessions for professional and youth athletes (NHL to 2012 birth year). This role offers hands-on experience programming and running off-ice training sessions in collaboration with the on-ice trainer to maximize off-season adaptations and performance. Ideal candidates should be seeking a profession in the field and be ready for a role offering responsibility and autonomy while managing the personalities of high performers.
Key Responsibilities and Expectations:
• Assist with the design and implementation of training programs for athletes.
• Demonstrate, observe, and provide feedback during training sessions.
• Engage with athletes to promote a training atmosphere that cannot be replicated elsewhere.
• Build and manage professional and productive relationships with athletes
• The culture of our company invites interaction beyond the few hours they spend with us each day. Check in on games, camps, and other elements of their development outside of our facility.
• Support and collaborate with lead coaches on various projects or initiatives as they may arise
• Researching new techniques/methods in the Human Performance field.
• Outreach and collaboration with local organizations to contact potential clients.
Qualifications:
• Current undergraduate student in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Strength & Conditioning, or a related field.
• Strong interest in athlete development and sports performance.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Previous experience in S&C or personal training is preferred, but not required.
Candidate Characteristics:
Detailed- can identify and correct the smallest inconsistencies or inefficiencies quickly and effectively
Organized- takes pride in managing and streamlining the controllable elements of daily processes
Confident- projects the confidence and charisma necessary to earn the respect and trust of athletes
Clever- demonstrates ability to think critically and get creative to find solutions without missing a beat
Adaptable- embraces the chaos necessary to drive an dynamic environment with ever-evolving athletes
Intelligent- brings a solid foundation on human anatomy, exercise physiology, nutrition, and related subjects
Curious- possesses innate desire to explore innovative and unique methods to drive athlete performance
Hours: Part-time/Casual, 10-20hrs/week
Opportunities for full-time positions may be made available to qualified candidates.
What You’ll Gain:
• Hands-on experience working with elite athletes and coaches in a high-performance training environment.
• Mentorship, guidance, and networking opportunities to further your career development.
• Exposure to and knowledge of cutting-edge training techniques and technologies.
• This internship may be used to earn undergraduate credit if desired.
About EAST Hockey:
EAST is a Performance company aimed at Evolving Athletes with Specific Training. We believe in a relationship-based model. We go on a collaborative journey with our clients and are there to support them every step of the way in whatever context is required from EVOLVE Camp at 12 years old to when they achieve their dreams of playing at the highest levels of the game and everything in between. EAST was founded on quality, fundamentals, and training for adaptations that matter - that is the standard we protect relentlessly. Most importantly, we believe in exploration and constantly experiment with new ideas and philosophies to discover ways to give our clients an edge.
South St Paul MN United States