Intern - Performance Science
Tampa Bay Rays
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Part Time Unpaid Internship
Title: Performance Science Intern
Description:
We are seeking candidates with a passion for winning through improving player development and performance, injury prevention, nutrition, and enhancing player well-being through sports science. These unique positions offer interns the opportunity to integrate sports science, athletic training, strength and conditioning, and nutrition aimed at improving the performance and well-being of players across the entire Rays organization. Both full season (Feb – Oct) and summer positions (May – Sept) will be considered. We understand that your current situation may not fit these timelines perfectly, thus we are flexible with start and end dates for the internship. Please note that these internship positions often have the potential to lead to full-time employment offers with the Rays organizations, but such an offer is not guaranteed.
Department: Baseball Performance Science
Reporting Relationships: This position will report directly to the Manager of Performance Science
Responsibilities:
• Implement and maintain various sports science, performance, and sports medicine research initiatives across the Rays organization
• Data collection and analyses of a variety of sports science data sources, for the purpose of player valuation, injury risk assessment, athlete well-being assessment, decision analysis, etc.
• For interns with appropriate credentialing, assist with providing athletic training and/or S/C services to our players
• Effectively interact and communicate with a diverse team of individuals from across the organization including sports science staff, sports medicine personnel, registered dietitians, front office personnel, coaches, medical and scouting.
• Exploration of new sports science technologies that may provide novel, impactful value to the organization.
• Assist with data integration into our current databases of all sports science and medical assessment data sources.
• Various other sports science focused daily duties across the organization, as necessary.
Qualifications:
• A strong foundation in sports science including, but not limited to biomechanics, sports medicine, exercise physiology, athletic training, and/or neuromuscular control. Graduate level education in these areas is highly desired
• Clinical experience (and accompanying certifications) in the areas of athletic training, and/or strength and conditioning are highly desired
• Demonstrated experience and coursework in statistics, computer science, and/or engineering is beneficial
• Trustworthiness and the ability to maintain the confidentiality of work materials and processes
• Strong work ethic and attention to detail
• Open-mindedness and respect for others' opinions
• Desire and aptitude to develop new skills
• In addition to working closely with the broader Baseball Performance Science team, we desire candidates who will challenge the status quo and explore new research opportunities. Previous interns have developed ideas that have changed the way the organization approaches important challenges.
Location:
Six interns will be placed in one of the following locations: Port Charlotte, FL (2), Charleston, SC (1), Bowling Green, KY (1), Montgomery, AL (1), or Durham, NC (1).
Application Instructions:
In addition to your resume and cover letter, you will be asked to complete the following questions:
• What sports science and nutrition coursework and research experience do you possess that will benefit the Tampa Bay Rays organization and how? Please limit your response to 100 words or less.
• Names and contact information for 3 academic and/or research references:
• Do you speak Spanish? (please indicate fluency)
• Do you have the ability to temporarily relocate and potentially travel with the affiliate team?
All offers contingent on a satisfactory background check.
Statement: All applicants for employment are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to commencing employment. Applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment will be required to produce proof of vaccination status prior to their first day of employment. Applicants with qualifying disabilities or bona fide religious objections, or who are pregnant, may be exempted from this requirement or otherwise accommodated if they are unable to be vaccinated.
Acknowledgement: (Yes/No) I understand that if offered a role and by accepting a role with the Tampa Bay Rays or Rowdies, I will be participating in COVID-19 community risk mitigation practices including wearing masks in common areas and being vaccinated against the virus.
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.