Courts Corner's Sports Medicine Internship


Court’s Corner LA is proud to announce the opening of the SUMMER SESSION 2024  Session!  Dates are June 1st, 2024 thru August 31st, 2024

All energetic, leadership-oriented high school/college students, and professionals are invited to apply. Few Southern California based internships offer a multifaceted approach to sports medicine professional development in the way Courts Corner internship provides.

This internship is a core component of the Courts Corner’s mission. We envision the day when all student athletes have access to high quality sports medicine athletic training. To reach this goal, it is imperative that Court’s Corner invests in aspiring sports medicine professionals. This internship offers full, hands-on work experience in a variety of sport settings.

At the end of the internship program, interns will have experience in emergency preparedness, prevention, management of injuries, as well as safe and effective rehabilitation. In addition, interns will gain knowledge in athletic training, physical therapy, massage therapy, emergency tech, and sports management.

The Courts Corner LA internship is an intense, fast paced program that integrates efficient individual effort with teamwork in a fun and positive environment. All applicants need to be ready with their “A” game, dedication, and team spirit should they be selected.

Before you start the application it is best to prepare all of the required documents and information.

To complete the application you must:

  • Fill out the application form (Name, Address, Phone Number, Email etc…)
  • Submit a 500 word essay on your interest in the field of sports medicine and how it relates to your long-term career goals and aspirations.
  • Submit an Updated Resume
  • Submit a Letter of Recommendation
  • Give Contact Information For 2 Character References
  • $100 Application Fee ($50 for Returning Applicants)

After you have finished filling out the application, there will be a button at the bottom of the page that says “Proceed to Payment”. Clicking this button will lead you to a Paypal link where you will pay the application fee. After submitting the payment you will be taken back to the application form with a message confirming that you have submitted your application.

YOUR APPLICATION WILL ONLY BE PROCESSED AND CONSIDERED AFTER YOU HAVE SUBMITTED ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS AND PAID THE APPLICATION FEE.

Please read the FAQ section below and then click either the “New Applicants” or “Returning Applicants” button to start the application. 

FAQ

The following are common questions about the internship.

Once you have completed 600 hours in the internship, there will be paid opportunities. If you are credentialed or certified, there is a job placement networking system within Courts Corner LA.

Housing is not provided during your time in the internship. Transportation is not provided, but carpooling among interns to and from events can be arranged.

 The Courts Corner LA Summer internship starts
June 1st, 2024 – August 31st, 2024. 

There will be a series of introductory meetings prior to the start of the program to cover rules and regulations as well as answer any questions.

A minimum of 10 hours per week are required during the duration of the internship.

No refunds will be returned. The application fee includes processing the application, supplies, and Courts Corner clinic admission.

Yes, we encourage clinicians and students of different levels to apply to gain a great variety of sports and health care hands-on practice.  

Yes you can go to school and work a job during your time in the internship, as long as it does not interfere with events that you are required to work. You will still need to complete the two weekends per month.

Yes, everyone will be able to work 1 on 1 with Courtney during active time in the internship.

You will not be able to select which events to cover. Everyone will be placed on intern teams based on need, experience, and availability within each event. Select the check box on the form if you’d specifically like to work with the L.A. Sparks.