Mental Performance Intern Fort Myers
hace 16 días
Fort Myers
Job DescriptionSalary: $17+ Seasonal Full-Time Internship (Feb - October) Minnesota Twins Player Development Complex (Fort Myers, FL) In partnership with Premier Sport Psychology Step into a high-performance environment where growth, learning, and impact come together. The Minnesota Twins and Premier Sport Psychology are seeking a Mental Performance Intern to join our Fort Myers Player Development hub. This is a hands-on, immersive internship where youll learn from experienced consultants, contribute to real player development work, and build the skills needed for a future in applied sport psychology. If youre pursuing your masters in sport psychology and want an internship that blends learning, applied experience, and daily involvement in a professional baseball environment, this is the role. What Youll Do Support Daily Mental Performance Programming • Assist with delivering mental performance sessions for players and staff., • Ensure workshops, team sessions, and individual sessions are organized, prepared, and aligned with daily goals., • Prepare slides, handouts, and session materials with the Mental Performance staff., • Co-facilitate workshops under direct supervision to build confidence and presentation skills., • Observe 1-on-1 sessions, coach consultations, and team interactions., • Take notes, reflect on intervention strategies, and participate in post-session debrief discussions., • Brainstorm and develop tools, exercises, and new content based on player needs., • Help adapt performance psychology models for developmental athletes across levels., • Support scheduling, tracking, data entry, and day-to-day logistics of programming., • Maintain organized materials, tools, and documentation for players and staff., • Attend weekly supervision meetings with Premier Mental Performance staff., • Complete readings, case studies, and professional development assignments., • Set personal learning goals and track your growth throughout the internship. Work On-Site Full Season (No Travel Required) This role is based full-time at the Fort Myers complex, supporting Spring Training, extended spring, rehab groups, GCL/FCL players, and short-season athletes. There is no travel associated with this position. What Success Looks Like • Professional, positive engagement with players and staff, • Growth in facilitation, communication, and applied mental performance skills, • Reliability in administrative and operational tasks, • Increasing confidence in observing, conceptualizing, and supporting performance work, • Strong feedback from supervisors and steady progress toward your development goals What You Bring • Masters degree in sport psychology preferred, • In-progress masters degree in sport psychology required, • Curious, coachable, and energized by working in a high-performance environment, • Strong communication skills and interest in applied sport/performance psychology, • Ability to adapt, work collaboratively, and bring a team-first mindset Why This Internship Matters This is more than a rsum line its real, foundational experience inside a professional sports environment. Youll be actively contributing to player development while learning from a deeply experienced team. Its an opportunity to grow your craft, build relationships, and take meaningful steps toward a career in applied mental performance.