Optimum Performance Sports

OPS INTERNSHIPS

Social Media/Marketing internship

We are seeking a creative and eager individual who has excellent knowledge of social media trends and is comfortable using all social media channels. Basic knowledge in the sports and fitness industry is preferred.

Intern will work under the supervision of the Marketing Coordinator for Optimum Performance Sports (OPS) who is responsible for the marketing and communications for all departments of OPS. OPS departments include: OPS Fitness Club, OPS Sports Performance training, OPS Football Academy, OPS Basketball Academy, and OPS Sports Medicine.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Create weekly and monthly content calendars
Post on social media platforms – Instagram, Facebook, Twitter
Develop new strategies for increasing engagement
Analyze data to gauge success of campaigns
Brainstorm and research ideas for original content
Follow trends and find a way to apply them to this position
Create compelling graphics to be shared across social media platforms
Create and edit short-form videos
Ensure brand messaging is consistent

Requirements:

Student looking for credit or individual looking to gain experience
Excellent knowledge of social media platforms
Basic graphic design knowledge preferred but not required
Video editing experience preferred but not required
Creative self-starter who is comfortable with both taking initiative and working in collaboration
Ability to work evenings and some weekends

INTERNSHIP IS UNPAID

Candidates should fill out the application below. If you have a portfolio or would like to share examples of previous work, please include them in the cover letter portion.

SPORTS PERFORMANCE Coach Internship

The OPS Sports Performance internship program is an immersive learning opportunity that will drastically improve your coaching skills and knowledge of the sport performance field. This internship is a hands-on, learn-by-doing based program in which you will be coaching a variety of athletes. Our curriculum includes weekly educational meetings and discipline specific projects to enhance your overall learning experience while at OPS. Our goal for you is to develop a deep understanding of the why’s of our programming and coaching methodology here at OPS in addition to acquiring valuable
knowledge from all aspects of the athletic performance field. Spots are extremely limited and very competitive so give us your best! We look forward to you joining us.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Effectively communicate to wide range of athletes and clientele
Teaching and coaching the warm-up (Soft Tissue, Mobility, Activation, Dynamic/Coordinative
Movement)
Strength Training Instruction (Fundamental Strength Development, Motor Control/Stability etc.)
Sprint training (Mechanical breakdown, assessing deficiencies)
Conditioning (Targeting appropriate energy system for desired adaptation)
Understanding basic human anatomy/physiology and how it relates to sport and exercise
movement and to help reduce sport related injuries
Gym set up, cleaning and daily housekeeping tasks
Attendance at weekly meetings, creation/development of a discipline specific presentation and
project with a hands on portion for immediate feedback and learning opportunity

MUST BE A COLLEGE STUDENT ACTIVELY PURSUING AN UNDER-GRADUATE OR GRADUATE DEGREE IN EXERCISE SCIENCE OR RELATED FIELD

INTERNSHIP IS UNPAID.

Please send the following to [email protected] AND [email protected]

First and Last name and contact number
Email address
Internship you are applying for (winter/spring/summer/fall)
A brief video (roughly 3 mins), explaining why you would like to intern at Optimum Performance Sports
A resume with references