University of Minnesota Athletics
Golden Gopher Athletic Performance
Internship Opportunities
The University of Minnesota Olympic Athletic Performance Staff is accepting applications for its entry level intern position. Interns will assist the strength and conditioning coaches in the day-to-day operations of the department. In addition to working with men's and women's Olympic Sport athletes, interns will work through an educational curriculum that is based on their individual needs for professional development. This is a 16 week unpaid volunteer position. Successful completion of the internship will complement future consideration to move onto our Sports Science internship (working alongside Coach Cal Dietz) or one of our paid internship positions.
Required qualifications:
- Strong work ethic
- Positive attitude
- A desire to become a strength and conditioning coach
Preferred qualifications:
- Exercise Science or related undergraduate degree
- Hold or working towards CSCS or CSCCa
- Previous experience working with athletes
| Internship Dates | Application Deadline | |
| Summer | May 14-August 31 | April 1, 2018 |
| Fall | August 27-December 14 | May 15, 2018 |
| Spring | January 14-May 10 | December 15, 2018 |
Please submit a copy of your cover letter, resume, and three professional references to smcwilli@umn.edu. Current application deadline for Summer 2018 is April 1, 2018.