Track & Field/Cross Country Coaching & Recruiting Intern

The Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is seeking applicants for a 100 percent, Professional-in-Training/Internship (9584).

Program/Unit Description:

The Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, will have an internship program for 2025-2026 in a variety of areas throughout Gopher Athletics. Gopher Athletics maintains a broad-based athletics program and participates in the Big Ten and WCHA conferences.

The Intercollegiate Athletic Department is committed to hiring a diverse staff and actively encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply. Please note: All interns at the University of Minnesota are required to comply with the University’s Administrative Policy: COVID-19 Vaccination and Safety Protocol by either providing proof of being fully vaccinated on their first day of work, or complete a request for an exemption for medical exemption or religious reasons. To learn more please visit:  https://safe-campus.umn.edu/return-campus/get-the-vax.

All interns will participate in an on-going ICA intern professional development program where they will tour Twin Cities sports facilities and have Q&A sessions with organizational and industry leaders. Each intern will also be assigned a senior member of the Gopher Athletics staff as a mentor for the year. In addition, there is an opportunity to participate in our Intern Talent Share Program to gain experience in areas within Gopher Athletics that are outside of their primary responsibilities.

Supervisor:  Matt Bingle, Director of Track & Field/Cross Country

Stipend: $20,000 for 24 pay periods - $833.33 bi-weekly

Term: July 2025 – June 2026

Required Qualifications:

●        Bachelor's degree 

●        Track & Field/Cross Country Experience

Preferred Qualifications:

●        Background in Graphics, Social Media,

●        Experience in Athletics

●        Experience with Sprints-Hurdles-Jumps-Multi’s

Internship Description:

You will be supervised by the Director of Track & Field/Cross Country. You will have an initial period of observation, followed by supervision as needed. Review will happen on a daily basis. You are expected to ask for assistance when needed. The Program Staff will mentor this internship. A general description of the internship opportunity is found below.

Receive “hands on” learning experiences with:

●        Supporting all coaches on staff with execution of practice.

●        Assist with Coaching Technical and Practice Planning

●        Student-Athlete Personal and Athletic Development

●        Assist with Travel for Recruiting and Competition

●        Assist with Off and On Campus Recruiting

●        Strong verbal and nonverbal communication

●        Assist with Home Competition Meet Management

●        Assist with Recruiting Coordination

●        Assist with Program Operations

Application Instructions:

To submit an application, navigate to gophersports.com, hover cursor over “Athletics” in the top banner, and click on “Employment.” Submit your cover letter and resume by clicking on the “Internship Application” link. If you are interested in applying to more than one of the internships, you will need to submit your cover letter and resume to each respective internship. You must also complete the Confidential Application Form.

Review of applications will begin on: No later than June 1 2025

Applications will be accepted until the internship is filled. The expected start date for this position is June 2025. We are committed to having a diverse staff and actively encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply. Offers of internship or contingent upon the successful completion of a background verification.

For more information on Gopher Athletics, please refer to our website at: www.gophersports.com.

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