Academy Performance Coach Intern, Colorado Rapids
Kroenke Sports & Entertainment
Internship
On-site
Commerce City, Colorado, United States
$18.81 USD hourly
Coaching, Paid, Youth Sports, Professional Sports, Soccer
Job Title: Academy Performance Coach Intern
Department: Colorado Rapids Performance Department
Business Unit: Colorado Rapids
Location: 6000 Victory Way, Commerce City, Colorado
Reports To: Director of Player Performance
Employment Type: Internship – Non-Exempt – Hourly
Supervisor’s Position: No
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Nature of Work:
The Academy Performance Coach Intern will assist and support the club’s Performance Department in the planning and delivery of a full athletic performance/development program for the Colorado Rapids Academy and as needed, 1st Team & 2nd Team. This program will impact approximately 100 – 150 elite developmental and professional male soccer players.
Examples of work performed:
- Support Performance Coach implementation of a periodized athletic development program to be delivered in weight room and on the training field, including, but not limited to, movement assessments, pre-activation programming & implementation, on-field activation, return to play process, gym programming & implementation, & recovery strategies.
- Support Academy Performance & Sport Science Staff in all load monitoring technology, including VALD, Bridge Athletic, STAT Sports GPS, First Beat HR, & Teamwork’s Athlete Management System or other available modes and provide coaching staff with data points to guide periodization and player loading strategies.
- Support club-wide Performance Staff as needed (home & away).
This description is a summary only and describes the general level of work being performed, it is not intended to be all-inclusive. This position's duties may change occasionally and/or based on business needs. We reserve the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of the supervisor and/or hiring authority.
Working Conditions & Physical Demands:
- Typical Office Conditions & On-Field Conditions
- Lift 50 lbs. daily, elite demonstration of exercises to the standard of a professional soccer team
- Work in extreme weather conditions
- This individual must possess a minimum of a BSc in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Sport Science, Athletic Training, or equivalent.
- First Aid/CPR certification required.
- Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
- Preferred
- NSCA Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist, EXOS Performance Specialist Certification, or NASM-Performance Enhancement Specialist/Corrective Exercise Specialist, or equivalent certification is preferred
- USSF D License or higher
- A Masters in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Sport Science, Athletic Training or equivalent is preferred.
- Ability to acquire or produce and maintain a valid driver’s license and meet company vehicle driving standards.
- Previous experience in sports performance, preferably in the sport of soccer (performance coach, S&C, sport science, etc.)
- Playing experience in the sport of soccer.
Competencies/Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Ability to maintain a positive attitude and demonstrate professionalism
- Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
- Ability to complete work accurately and in a timely manner
- Ability to work independently & in a group setting and demonstrate good judgment skills
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
- Possesses excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize and adapt to changing environments
- Ability to maintain a calm demeanor in a high-stress, fast-paced environment
- Willingness to be a good interdisciplinary teammate with a team-first mentality and passion for selfless service
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Available to work unsociable hours (evenings & weekends)
Compensation:
- 1099 Contract w/ base hourly rate of $18.81 and a maximum of 30 hours a week
- Lunch as provided by the club
- Adidas training and travel gear as provided by the club
Equal Employment Opportunity
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