Sports Jobs in Michigan with F-1 CPT Sponsorship
Sports F-1 CPT sponsorship jobs in Michigan span professional franchises like the Detroit Lions, Detroit Pistons, and Detroit Tigers, as well as university athletics departments at Michigan State and the University of Michigan. Ann Arbor and Detroit are the primary hiring hubs, with roles in sports operations, analytics, marketing, and event management actively recruiting international students.
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PT-Stretch Specialists are responsible for supporting all members in championing happier, and healthier lives by building and nurturing relationships. They will provide branded Assisted Stretch and Recovery sessions to help members feel and move better. They provide a positive member experience that is educational, supporting, and upholds the integrity of the Life Time Brand.
Job Duties/Responsibilities
- Develops safe, professional, and comprehensive client programs that drive client goal achievement and retention
- Leads clients through assisted stretch sessions using techniques like PNF and contract-relax stretching
- Leads clients through recovery sessions using techniques like assisted stretching, hypervolt percussion, and breathing drills
- Reads, watches, and engages in all required training's associated with the role
- Conducts stretch and recovery demos for new clients including pre-participation screening, Medical History, Lifestyle questionnaire, and goal setting to assess and recommend stretching programs
- Provides fitness floor assistance to all members to ensure safety, provide education, and motivate members
- Promotes and sells stretch session programs and other personal training services
- Completes all administrative requirements associated with each client’s fitness plan
- Remains current on certifications, new trends in the industry, credentials and continuing education to advance throughout the levels program
- Ensures all members feel competent, confident, and connected by providing superior customer service through complimentary and based services/programming
- Documents all aspects of client programming
Minimum Required Qualifications
Education:
- High School Diploma or GED
Years of Experience:
Licenses / Certifications / Registrations:
- Certified personal Trainer
- CPR and AED Certified
- Knowledge of assisted stretching and other recovery techniques
- Ability to perform an aerobic activity for the duration of a class and be able to bend, stand, reach, climb and lift up to 50 pounds
Preferred Qualifications:
- At least 1 year of personal training experience
- Bachelors degree in Kinesiology, Sports Medicine or other related field
- Assisted Stretching Certification (AIS, FST, or similar)
Life Time is a place for everyone. As an organization, we are committed to an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace that respects and celebrates the unique contributions of each individual while ensuring we remain an equal opportunity employer that recruits, hires, trains and promotes based on merit and qualifications.
Position Summary
PT-Stretch Specialists are responsible for supporting all members in championing happier, and healthier lives by building and nurturing relationships. They will provide branded Assisted Stretch and Recovery sessions to help members feel and move better. They provide a positive member experience that is educational, supporting, and upholds the integrity of the Life Time Brand.
Job Duties/Responsibilities
- Develops safe, professional, and comprehensive client programs that drive client goal achievement and retention
- Leads clients through assisted stretch sessions using techniques like PNF and contract-relax stretching
- Leads clients through recovery sessions using techniques like assisted stretching, hypervolt percussion, and breathing drills
- Reads, watches, and engages in all required training's associated with the role
- Conducts stretch and recovery demos for new clients including pre-participation screening, Medical History, Lifestyle questionnaire, and goal setting to assess and recommend stretching programs
- Provides fitness floor assistance to all members to ensure safety, provide education, and motivate members
- Promotes and sells stretch session programs and other personal training services
- Completes all administrative requirements associated with each client’s fitness plan
- Remains current on certifications, new trends in the industry, credentials and continuing education to advance throughout the levels program
- Ensures all members feel competent, confident, and connected by providing superior customer service through complimentary and based services/programming
- Documents all aspects of client programming
Minimum Required Qualifications
Education:
- High School Diploma or GED
Years of Experience:
Licenses / Certifications / Registrations:
- Certified personal Trainer
- CPR and AED Certified
- Knowledge of assisted stretching and other recovery techniques
- Ability to perform an aerobic activity for the duration of a class and be able to bend, stand, reach, climb and lift up to 50 pounds
Preferred Qualifications:
- At least 1 year of personal training experience
- Bachelors degree in Kinesiology, Sports Medicine or other related field
- Assisted Stretching Certification (AIS, FST, or similar)
Life Time is a place for everyone. As an organization, we are committed to an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace that respects and celebrates the unique contributions of each individual while ensuring we remain an equal opportunity employer that recruits, hires, trains and promotes based on merit and qualifications.
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Which sports companies sponsor F-1 CPT visas in Michigan?
Michigan's professional sports franchises, including the Detroit Lions, Detroit Tigers, Detroit Pistons, and Detroit Red Wings, have historically brought on international student interns through CPT arrangements. University athletics programs at the University of Michigan and Michigan State University also engage CPT students in operations and administrative roles. Sponsorship availability varies by organization and hiring cycle, so confirming CPT eligibility directly with each employer's HR team is essential.
Which cities in Michigan have the most sports F-1 CPT sponsorship jobs?
Detroit is the primary concentration point, given its four major professional sports franchises and supporting industry of sports media, marketing agencies, and event management firms. Ann Arbor follows closely, driven by the University of Michigan's large athletics department and affiliated sports business ecosystem. East Lansing, home to Michigan State University, also generates CPT-eligible roles in collegiate athletics administration and sports communications.
What types of sports roles typically qualify for F-1 CPT sponsorship?
Roles that connect directly to a student's academic field of study are the ones that qualify. Common qualifying positions in Michigan's sports industry include sports analytics, marketing and brand partnerships, event operations, sports management, digital content production, and communications. Roles that are purely physical performance-based, such as playing positions, generally do not meet the curricular relevance requirement that CPT demands.
How do I find sports F-1 CPT sponsorship jobs in Michigan?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international students searching for CPT-eligible roles and filters listings by visa type, state, and industry. For sports F-1 CPT jobs in Michigan, you can narrow results to the Sports and Recreation category within Michigan to surface employers actively open to CPT candidates. Pairing that search with outreach to Michigan-based sports organizations during their internship hiring cycles, typically spring and fall, improves your chances.
Are there any Michigan-specific considerations for F-1 CPT sponsorship in the sports industry?
Michigan's sports industry is heavily tied to both professional franchises concentrated in Detroit and a large collegiate athletics presence across multiple Big Ten institutions. CPT authorization must come from your Designated School Official and be secured before you begin work, regardless of the employer. Michigan employers unfamiliar with CPT may need documentation explaining that CPT does not require employer-side USCIS filing, which can help move the conversation forward with HR teams.
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