*NOTE – my role (Paul Hefty) is to connect you with quality internships in sport (not select and/or not supervise)
395B PSU Kines Internship Link: https://hhd.psu.edu/kines/kines-395b-internship-information
495B PSU Kines Internship Link: https://hhd.psu.edu/kines/kines-495b-internship-information
495B PSU Kines Internship – Information & Policy Updates: https://hhd.psu.edu/kines/undergraduate/practicum-experience
Penn State University Athletics – Applied Health and Performance Science Interns
2-5 Interns @ Penn State Athletics – Applied Health and Performance Science
Penn State – Sports Performance
Penn State University Athletics – Applied Health and Performance Science is looking for 2 to 4 Penn State Kinesiology students to complete an internship working with Tom Morris – Assistant AD for Applied Health and Performance Science – Olympic Sports OR Andrew Nelson – Football Director of Performance Science and the Universities Sport Teams consisting of the following duties:
LINK – Tom Morris – Penn State Athletics – Assistant AD for High Performance – Olympic Sports EMAIL: tjm279@psu.edu
LINK – Andrew Nelson – Penn State Football – Director of Performance Science EMAIL: dan5171@psu.edu
- Support assigned sport teams in the daily management of performance technologies, data collection, data analysis and applied research.
- Assist in the education of student-athletes regarding recovery strategies, performance optimization, and overall wellness.
- Develop and complete assigned projects that will contribute to the growth and innovation of the Applied Health and Performance Science Department and Penn State Athletics as a whole.
- Communicate and collaborate with staff members from other Sports Performance departments (Performance Enhancement, Sports Medicine, Performance Nutrition, and Performance Psychology).
- Interns would not be expected to travel and will work within a normal schedule on campus. Some hours may include games if responsible for running a technology system or collecting game data (we will work to make sure it fits the interns schedule).
Applicants need to email their resume and cover letter to Paul Hefty – pdh16@psu.edu – Students will then be interviewed and recommended to Penn State Athletics
CONTACTS:
Lori Gravish Hurtack – Penn State University Kinesiology Internship Coordinator and Instructor lag138@psu.edu
Paul Hefty – Penn State University Kinesiology Instructor and Assistant 9th Grade Football Coach pdh16@psu.edu
Tom Morris – Penn State University Assistant AD for Applied Health and Performance Science tjm279@psu.edu
Andrew Nelson – Penn State Football – Director of Performance Science dan5171@psu.edu
State College High School – Fitness Center (Strength & Conditioning) Internship (Fall / Spring / Summer)
LINK to State High S&C Internship (click on for info)
(495) 1-2 Interns @ State High Fitness Center
(395) 2-3 Interns @ State High Fitness Center
The State College Area High School is looking for 2 Penn State Kinesiology students (Women or Men) to complete an internship with Mrs Diane Swauger (Strength and Conditioning Director) @ State High Fitness Center.
1. Hands on training with student athletes and fitness club members.
2. Facility operations / administration & supervision.
3. Opportunity to practice exercise prescription.
4. NSCA CSCS Prep work.
Applicants need to email their resume and cover letter to Paul Hefty – pdh16@psu.edu by November 15th. Students will then be interviewed and selected before fall semester is completed – allowing staff meetings to be attended before the semester is completed.
CONTACTS:
Lori Gravish Hurtack – Penn State University Kinesiology Internship Coordinator and Instructor lag138@psu.edu
Paul Hefty – Penn State University Kinesiology Instructor and Assistant 9th Grade Football Coach pdh16@psu.edu
Christopher Weakland – State College High School Athletic Director cjw11@scasd.org
Diane Swauger – State College High Fitness Center Director dcs24@scasd.org
State College High School – ALL Fall &/or Spring Sports Coaching Internships & Athletic Director’s Office
2-6 Interns @ State High Sport Teams & Athletic Director
The State College Area High School is looking for 2 to 4 Penn State Kinesiology students (Women or Men) to complete an internship with any of the fall & spring sports @ State High.
State College High School – 9th Grade Fall Football Internships
2-6 Interns @ State High Football
State College 9th Grade Football
The State College Area High School is looking for 2 to 4 Penn State Kinesiology students (Women or Men) to complete an internship with the 9th grade football team’s offensive and defensive coaching staff. The internship will involve teaching-coaching-managing @ the 9th grade level with a 270 hour internship commitment. Working with State College High Schools Football Program – consisting of 2 positions (offensive focus and defensive focus). The Interns will be directly involved with all phases of the program, expected to have some working knowledge of athletics and football as well as meeting all Pennsylvania High School Certification requirements (responsible for certification costs) and clearance checks. All practices (pre-season included / starting 2ND week of August), games and staff meetings are to be attended along with additional management and planning duties assigned. There will be several spring staff meetings along with optional 2 day summer camps during the 2nd week of June and the last week of July (evenings 6-8pm).
State College High School – Fall Varsity GA Football Internships
The State College Area High School is looking for 1 to 2 Penn State Kinesiology students (Women or Men) to complete an internship with the VARSITY football team. The internship will involve the following (270 hour internship commitment – working directly with HFC as HS GA).
State College Varsity-JV Football
Prep Work:
Hudl Video Breakdowns of opponents (ODK, D&D, R/P, Front/Coverage, etc)
Hudl Video Breakdowns of our own film (ODK, D&D, R/P, etc)
Statistical Breakdowns of our plays
Tendency Breakdowns of opponents
Practice:
Helping to organize Special Teams Scout
Run the Scout team huddles
Possibility of coaching a position or assisting with another coach
Daily practice attendance of team members
Assist with audio/music schedule during practice
Gameday:
Assist with setting up cameras and headsets
Chart in pressbox or sideline to formulate tendencies
Recruiting:
Help to develop a database of college coaches
Review our players highlight films
Applicants need to email their resume and cover letter to Paul Hefty – pdh16@psu.edu by April 1st. Students will then be interviewed and selected before spring semester is completed – allowing staff meetings to be attended before the spring semester is completed.
CONTACTS:
Lori Gravish Hurtack – Penn State University Kinesiology Internship Coordinator and Instructor lag138@psu.edu
Paul Hefty – Penn State University Kinesiology Instructor and Assistant 9th Grade Football Coach pdh16@psu.edu
Matt Lintal – State College High School – Varsity Head Football Coach mdl17@scasd.org
Christopher Weakland – State College High School Athletic Director cjw11@scasd.org
State College High – Area Rowing Fall &/or Spring Internship
State College Area Rowing is looking for an intern (women or Men) to assist in all aspects of team management and coaching. The intern will complete the USRowing Level 1 coaching certification (the cost will be covered by SCAR) and SCAR coaches will teach the basics of rowing technique and equipment rigging/maintenance. The intern will attend all practices and regattas.
On-the-water practices run from late August to early November and from mid March to late May, 4 days per week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 4:30 until about 7:30 and Saturday 8am-10:30am) and Tuesdays at the high school for dry land training (4:30 until 6:30). SCAR coaches can arrange rides to Bald Eagle State Park for on-the-water practices, so no car is required.
Off-season practices run from early December to mid-March, three days per week at the high school.
The intern will need to complete all PA High School certifications and checks.
Prep and team management:
Assist in regatta registration
Assist in developing workout schedules
Assist in setting boating lineups
Learn basics of boat and equipment rigging and care
Practice:
Run dry land training at the high school
Assist with on-the-water practices at Bald Eagle State Park
Race days:
Assist in schedule management
Assist in managing athletes
CONTACTS:
Lori Gravish Hurtack – Penn State University Kinesiology Internship Coordinator and Instructor lag138@psu.edu
Paul Hefty – Penn State University Kinesiology Instructor and Assistant 9th Grade Football Coach pdh16@psu.edu
Jack W. Langelaan – Professor and Director of Graduate Program – Aerospace Engineering – Penn State University jwl16@psu.edu
Christopher Weakland – State College High School Athletic Director cjw11@scasd.org
Nittany Valley Sports Centre – Fall &/or Spring Sports Management Internships
1-2 Interns @ Nittany Valley Sports Centre – State College, PA
177 Champion Drive, State College, PA 16803
Job Title – Sports Events and Basketball Operations Interns
Nittany Valley Sports Centre is looking for 2 Penn State Kinesiology students to complete an internship with the COED sports complex. Interns will assist the management staff in executing daily operations. These include scheduling, facility management, program assistance, incorporating and designing new programs, hosting tournaments, and interacting with the local food and hotel industries. Interns will work directly with Director of Major Events – Sean Kader. *CLICK on link below
Applicants need to email their resume and cover letter to Paul Hefty – pdh16@psu.edu by April 1st. Students will then be interviewed and selected before spring semester is completed – allowing staff meetings to be attended before the spring semester is completed.
CONTACTS:
Lori Gravish Hurtack – Penn State University Kinesiology Internship Coordinator and Instructor lag138@psu.edu
Paul Hefty – Penn State University Kinesiology Instructor and Assistant 9th Grade Football Coach pdh16@psu.edu
Sean Kader – Director of Events & Hard Courts – (814) 482-0063 SKader@thecentrepa.com