CD CHIVAS USA 2010 Strength & Conditioning/Sports Medicine Internship Program Apply for Internship CD Chivas USA is now accepting applications for the 2010 Spring Semester, Summer Semester, and Fall Semesters for individuals interested in a Strength & Conditioning/Sports Medicine Internship. CD Chivas USA Strength & Conditioning / Sports Medicine Internships allow individuals to put their knowledge into practice while getting the chance to work with professional soccer athletes in Major League Soccer. The length of the internship can be altered to suit the individual’s availability and is at the discretion of the supervisory staff. Intern/Student Strength & Conditioning coaches get the opportunity to work in professional soccer and establish a network with other coaches. Our goal is to expose you to different philosophies and ideas and how they are integrated into our systems of training. We want you to learn how to evaluate the body in a more 3 dimensional format, understanding the entire kinetic chain and prescribing and implementing the best exercises and progressions to meet the individual needs of each athlete. Open your mind about all of the possibilities when training athletes--think outside the box and forget the cookie cutter approach. Daily duties and responsibilities include: facility and weight room maintenance, equipment set-up and break down, stretching, assisting as needed with various aspects of training and testing, and much more. You will be exposed to a variety training conditions. The CD Chivas USA internship program gives preference to seniors and graduate students in an exercise science based curriculum program. Juniors, sophomores, and freshmen can apply but their applications are considered only after the upperclassmen’s applications have been evaluated. Prompt applications will benefit the individual candidate. Interns will be responsible for all the costs associated with the Strength & Conditioning/Sports Medicine internship program as this is not a paid internship. Chivas USA will work with the individual’s college/university to arrange for college credit. Please, no phone calls. Qualifications: Proficient with Anatomy Computer Literate-Word and Excel Excellent communications skills Attention to Detail Proactive Fulfilling a curriculum/graduation requirement in Exercise Science or related field Must be certified in First Aid/CPR for the duration of the internship term
Perks Work out in world-class facilities Special discounts on food and merchandise Application Process Applicants who are interested in the CD Chivas USA Strength & Conditioning/Sports Medicine internship MUST submit the following three (3) items. All items must be submitted together in the same envelope. 1. Completed Application Form: (typed or legibly printed) 2. Letter(s) of recommendation from your program director and/or Head Strength Coach. The letter should be a printed personal letter from a supervising certified strength and conditioning specialist. On College/University letterhead. A copy needs to be in the same packet as your resume and application. This can be sent via e-mail .pdf format as well to the e-mail address listed below. 3. Cover Letter/Resume/List of 3 References. Your packet must be postmarked on or prior to January 10, 2010 for Spring Semester, March 1 for Summer, and June 1 for Fall Semester. If packets are submitted without completed applications and/or missing requirements; they will be discarded and not considered. Packets should be sent to the following:
Adam Rotchstein Strength & Conditioning Coach – CD Chivas USA Athletes’ Performance 18400 Avalon Blvd, Suite 800 Carson, CA. 90746 Email: [email protected] CD Chivas USA will respond directly to applicants and will make intern selections as soon as possible so students can plan appropriately for their year.
2010 Strength & Conditioning / Sports Medicine Internship Program Who: Seniors and recent graduates in an exercise science based program. Juniors, sophomores and freshmen can apply but their applications are considered only after the upperclassmen’s applications have been evaluated.
What: Internship with a Major League Soccer Team
When: Application deadline is postmarked by January 10, for Spring Semester, March 1 for Summer, June 1 for the Fall Semester; internships throughout the season.
Where: Carson, California (just outside of Los Angeles, CA)
Why: Gain experience, network, and understand coaching professional sports practice setting
Typical Schedule: 8 AM - 3 PM Sunday – Friday and Gamedays
How: CD Chivas USA collects all applications and will contact students directly. Compensation: This is not a paid internship. All interns must make their own arrangements for housing, meals, transportation, etc.
A complete application packet must contain the following: 1. Completed Application Form: (typed or legibly printed). 2. Letter(s) of recommendation from your program director and/or Head Strength Coach. The letter should be a printed personal letter from a supervising certified strength and conditioning specialist. On College/University letterhead. A copy needs to be in the same packet as your resume and application. This can be sent via e-mail .pdf format as well to the e-mail address listed below. 3. Cover Letter/Resume/List of 3 References. Send your information to: Adam Rotchstein Strength & Conditioning Coach – CD Chivas USA Athletes’ Performance 18400 Avalon Blvd, Suite 800 Carson, CA. 90746 Email: [email protected]
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