Intern - Mental Performance
Arizona Diamondbacks
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Part Time Unpaid Internship
Mental Performance Intern
Location: Based out of Salt River Fields at Talking Stick in Scottsdale, Arizona
Supervisor: Coordinator, Mental Performance
Overview:
• The Arizona Diamondbacks are seeking candidates who are passionate about mental performance and empowering individuals to be the best versions of themselves in all facets of life, both on and off the field.
• This is a paid entry-level internship that will provide valuable support services to the Mental Performance Department while assisting with various tasks and responsibilities.
Logistics:
• Timing (between January and October) and length (can range between 8-16 weeks) of these positions are flexible based on applicant availability and department needs.
Responsibilities
& Opportunities:
• Assisting with development and production of mental performance materials including individualized performance plans for players.
• Assisting with and supporting delivery of group sessions in mental skills training with players.
• Shadowing full-time mental performance staff in both delivery and observation settings.
• Collaborating with staff across departments including the Sports Medicine and Performance Team (SMPT), player development (e.g. coaches, R&D), and amateur scouting.
• Exploration and utilization of sports science technologies that pertain to cognitive performance.
• Certified Mental Performance Consultant (CMPC) supervision.
• Engage in other relevant player and staff support activities as needed and requested by the mental skills and medical staff.
• Please note: Job responsibilities are subject to change given the intern's educational and practical training, performance, organizational needs, and the timing of the position. In addition, the description above is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible responsibilities.
Additional Preferences:
• Qualified candidates will possess or be in progress towards a Masters or PhD in Sport Psychology or a related field.
• Experience observing and/or participating in mental skills services delivery.
• 1-2 years of related experience (e.g. coaching, teaching) in working with athletes and teams
• Demonstrated interest in the field of sport psychology and working in baseball
• Willingness to be a member of the Arizona Diamondbacks Organization and the Mental Performance Department, functioning within its policies and procedures.
• Desire to grow and develop as a practitioner of applied sport psychology.
• Adherence to the codes of ethics of the American Psychological Association and the Association of Applied Sport Psychology (AASP)
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.