Company: Paragon Basketball Inc.
Address: P.O. Box 757
Location: Williamstown, NJ
Application Deadline: February 28, 2013
Position: Full-time, Unpaid
Timeframe: 05/27/13 — 07/22/13 (Flexible)
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Description
To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to Apply@paragon-basketball.org.
Paragon Basketball, Inc. is a non-profit organization that provides Physical Training and Leadership Development to student-athletes aspiring to excel on and off the basketball court. For more information about our organization, please visit our website at www.paragon-basketball.org
Internship opportunity to gain performance training for collegiate and professional basketball players.
Type: Full-Time or Part-Time (depending on Intern availability)
Location: Interns will work on-site in the South Jersey area (primarily in Atlantic City, New Jersey)
Internship term: May – July 2013
Compensation: Academic Credit (potential room & board provided)
Responsibilities
• Assist the Head Trainer in designing, developing and delivering comprehensive strength, speed, agility, and conditioning programs for assigned college and high school basketball athletes
• Assist the Head Trainer in establishing annual testing and performance measures.
• Assist in teaching proper execution, techniques and safety for all lifts and movement drills.
• Assist in effectively motivating athletes to achieve the maximum potential in all areas of performance.
• Communicate and work in partnership with Paragon Basketball’s Training Team to provide an integrated program of injury prevention, reconditioning and performance training.
• Assist in designing a Nutrition schedule for Athletes to deliver a plan optimize performance and meet weight and performance goals.
• Implement and enforce all program rules, policies and procedures with regard to the Strength and Conditioning.
• Make sure the area of use is kept clean and orderly.
• Assist the Head Trainers to create programs and clinics customized towards players objectives.
• Ensure that all activities are conducted in a safe manner.
• Perform administrative and other duties as needed.
Requirements
• Associate, College, or Graduate student majoring in Exercise Science or related field preferred.
• Ability to maintain athletic facilities.
• Ability to accept guidance and supervision.
• Must be able to communicate with athletes, co-workers and supervisor in a professional manner.
• Must be able to provide excellent customer service to all athletes.
• Good character, integrity and adaptability.
• Basic skills in Microsoft Office Suite are required (Word, Outlook, Excel, Access).
