Sports Jobs in Michigan with F-1 OPT Sponsorship
Sports F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in Michigan draw international students to organizations like the Detroit Lions, Detroit Tigers, Detroit Pistons, and Michigan-based collegiate athletic programs. Ann Arbor, Detroit, and Grand Rapids host the strongest concentration of roles, spanning sports analytics, athletic training, marketing, and operations for students completing OPT work authorization.
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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 OPT visas in Michigan?
Michigan's professional franchises, including the Detroit Lions, Detroit Tigers, Detroit Red Wings, and Detroit Pistons, have historically hired international talent in analytics, marketing, and operations roles. The University of Michigan and Michigan State University athletic departments also employ OPT workers in sports science, performance, and administrative functions. F-1 OPT authorization comes from your school, not the employer, so any Michigan sports employer willing to hire can work with your OPT status.
Which cities in Michigan have the most sports F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs?
Detroit is Michigan's primary hub for sports employment, with four major professional franchises and venues concentrated in the downtown core. Ann Arbor follows closely due to the University of Michigan's large athletics department and research-oriented sports science programs. East Lansing, home to Michigan State University, offers additional opportunities in collegiate sports administration, athletic training, and performance analytics for OPT-eligible students.
What types of sports roles typically qualify for F-1 OPT sponsorship?
F-1 OPT authorizes work directly related to your field of study, so qualifying sports roles depend on your degree. Kinesiology graduates commonly work in athletic training or strength and conditioning. Business or marketing graduates fill roles in sports marketing, ticketing, and partnership sales. Data science graduates fit sports analytics positions. Exercise science, sports management, and physical education degrees each support different role categories within Michigan sports organizations.
How do I find sports F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in Michigan?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT and other international students seeking visa-friendly employment, including sports roles in Michigan. You can filter by visa type, state, and industry to surface positions where Michigan sports employers have indicated openness to OPT candidates. This saves significant time compared to manually screening postings that don't address sponsorship, which is especially helpful given the competitive nature of sports industry hiring.
Are there state-specific considerations for F-1 OPT students pursuing sports jobs in Michigan?
Michigan sports employers range from large professional franchises with dedicated HR and legal teams familiar with OPT to smaller regional organizations with less experience navigating work authorization. Larger employers like professional teams are generally better equipped to handle OPT paperwork and STEM OPT extension requirements if your degree qualifies. Students should confirm that any offered role aligns directly with their degree field, as USCIS requires OPT employment to be related to the student's program of study.
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