Join Amazon’s mission to become Earth’s safest place to work! At Amazon, we’ve set the ambitious goal to become the benchmark of safety excellence across all industries in which we operate. The Amazon Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) team is deeply committed to the safety and wellbeing of our people. WHS sets the strategic direction to provide resources, best practices, and safe environments to proactively manage the health and wellbeing of our workforce.
To support these goals, Amazon is seeking Athletic Training students to join the Injury Prevention Specialist (IPS) Internship Program. This program will provide an opportunity for Athletic Training students to complete a paid part-time 16-week onsite experience beginning January 2027. In this role, you will be a part of the local WHS team and will support both onsite injury prevention and proactive safety. This position will work in an Amazon Fulfillment Center alongside the site’s IPS team and report directly to the Site WHS Manager. You will work closely with associates one-on-one with the goal to improve physical movement techniques prior to the onset of soreness or injury through ergonomic training and engagement.
This internship is educational and professional in nature but does not qualify as a clinical education experience for CAATE accreditation requirements.
Key job responsibilities
Proactive Prevention - Drive injury prevention through advanced data analysis and evidence-based solutions. Design and implement targeted ergonomic interventions based on risk assessment findings and injury trends. Lead comprehensive workplace evaluations to identify and eliminate potential hazards before they cause harm. Transform complex injury data into actionable strategies that protect associates and optimize work processes.
Wellness Education - Champion a culture of proactive health and injury prevention through innovative training programs and hands-on coaching. Develop and deliver engaging ergonomic education that empowers associates to make informed decisions about their wellbeing. Build trusted partnerships with operations teams to integrate prevention strategies into daily workflows. Create sustainable behavior change through personalized coaching and positive reinforcement techniques.
Additional Job Elements include:
Lift up to 49 pounds and frequently push, pull, squat, bend, and reach.
Stand/walk for long durations during shifts.
Work in an environment where the noise level varies.
Work in an environment that is subject to variable temperatures and weather (delivery stations include outside loading departments).
Continuously climb and descend stairs (applies to sites with stairs).
Submit a student Project related to ergonomic improvement and/or injury reduction to be delivered to the site and presented to site WHS and Operations teams at the end of the internship.
