Performance Coach InternAt — Goal-Line Performance - The Sports Complex
Interns will assist the Sports Performance Director and Performance Coaches in implementing a comprehensive athletic performance enhancement program. That comprehensive program includes Velocity’s Performance Coach training, curriculum dedicated to building proficiency in coaching techniques (which includes acceleration, multi-directional movement, agility, maximum velocity mechanics, and Olympic weightlifting techniques).
Tasks:
· Participates in online and in-person instructional sessions
· Observes and shadows Performance Coaches during training sessions of various ages, skill levels, and protocols
· Assists coaches in leading athlete training sessions
· Attends coaches’ meetings
· Assists Sports Performance Director with maintaining the facility
· Supports Performance Coaches with updating athletes’ files
· Completes all assigned readings, lectures, labs, and assignments in a timely and concise manner
· Adheres to Velocity Sports Performance’s dress code and behavior requirements
Training:
Interns will be required to participate in groups, observe coaches, and assist in coaching as part of their training. Interns will have three 6-hour shifts at the facility weekly, for a minimum of 18 hours per week. Shifts will include attendance of intern training classes and participation in observing our sports performance training sessions at the beginning of the internship with gradual progression toward coaching full sessions by the end of the internship. Interns will additionally complete approximately 5-10 hours per week of online learning modules.
Learning Outcome:
· Understand theory and application of coaching Olympic lifts and strength exercises
· Understand biomechanics of athletic movement patterns and applied coaching methods
· Identify and apply motor learning concepts to teaching strength and movement skills
· Develop skills to manage a group training environment
· Become familiar with Long Term Athletic Development conceptual framework