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Sanford Sports Intern

CompanySanford Health
LocationSioux Falls
Work ModeOn Site
PostedNovember 2, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will contribute to Sanford Sports operations by assisting coaches in athletic performance services and sport-specific skill instruction. They will work directly with athletes and teams to develop hands-on skills related to sports performance, athletics, and overall health and wellness.
Internship Type
part time
Company Size
17014
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Sanford Health is the largest rural health system in the U.S. Our organization is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. Headquartered in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, we serve more than one million patients and 220,000 health plan members across 250,000 square miles. Our integrated health system has 47 medical centers, 2,800 physicians and advanced practice providers, 170 clinical investigators and research scientists, more than 200 Good Samaritan Society senior care locations, and world clinics in eight countries around the globe. Learn more about our commitment to shaping the future of rural health care at sanfordhealth.org or Sanford Health News.
About the Role

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.





Work Shift:

10 Hours - Varied Shifts (United States of America)



Scheduled Weekly Hours:

0



Compensation:







Union Position:

No



Department Details

Summary

Contribute to the Sanford Sports operations and processes as a coach helping athletes increase athletic performance services including in athletic development for all ages, sport-specific skill instruction, orthopedic and sports medicine, and sports science research.

Job Description

Work collaboratively with Sanford Sports leadership, coaches and team to, enhance personal knowledge and skills to support healthy communities with athletic opportunities. Assist in the completion of projects, while working directly with athletes and teams to develop hands-on skills related to sports performance, athletics and overall health and wellness. Attend training and development opportunities, learning about various processes and functions within the Sanford Sports team. May work with Sanford Sports Academy, Sports Performance, Sports Nutrition, Sanford Orthopedic and Sports Medicine, Physical Therapy and Mental Performance teams within the Sanford Health care system.

Qualifications

Current enrollment or recent graduate of an Associate or Bachelor's degree program from an accredited college or university enrolled in Exercise Science or similar degree.

Knowledge of sports performance, strength and conditioning coaching, or training or coaching preferred. Previous coaching experience preferred at any level including sports coach, personal training, group training, etc.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. 


If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-949-5678 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org.

Key Skills
Athletic performanceStrength and conditioningSports coachingPersonal trainingGroup trainingSports scienceOrthopedic supportSports nutritionPhysical therapyMental performanceExercise science
Categories
Sports & RecreationHealthcareEducation