Sports Performance Intern

Duties & Responsibilities:

-Implement training programs for, but not limited to, strength, conditioning, mobility, and speed for Men’s and Women’s Cross Country as well as Track & Field Throwers to prepare them for competition in local, regional, and national arenas;


-Ensure the minimization of risk and severity of potential injuries through appropriate program design;

-Collaborate with medical professionals to rehabilitate student-athletes following any injuries;


-Screen student-athletes for movement limitations and imbalances;


-Instruction on the safe and correct execution of flexibility, plyometrics, Olympic lifts, and speed development exercises;

-Maintain safe and effective equipment;


-Knowledge of emergency procedures, including CPR and first aid;


-Seek and utilize feedback from sport coaches as appropriate to continually improve sports performance program;

-Administrative Responsibilities related to the Sports Performance Department

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

-Strength & Conditioning Coach Certified (SCCC) through the Collegiate Strength & Conditioning Coaches Association (CSCCa) OR Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach (CSCS) through the National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA)

-The applicant must have practical knowledge of exercise technique instruction, experience in a Division I Collegiate weight room setting preferred, as well as experience with Olympic lifts.

-Must have a genuine interest in pursuing a career in strength and conditioning and a willingness to learn.