Sports Performance Intern
About The Position
Virginia Commonwealth University Athletics is hiring a paid Sports Performance Intern to support strength and conditioning for NCAA Division I student-athletes. The internship runs from January 4, 2027, through May 28, 2027, and is fully onsite for 20 hours per week. The intern will work with Men’s and Women’s Cross Country and Track & Field Throwers, implementing training in areas such as strength, conditioning, mobility, and speed. The role provides hands-on experience alongside sports performance leadership and is intended for someone interested in pursuing a career in strength and conditioning. VCU Athletics’ mission is to win conference and national championships, provide a first-class student-athlete experience, serve as a source of pride for the University and community, and cultivate graduates who excel as leaders.
Requirements
- Hold a Strength & Conditioning Coach Certified (SCCC) certification through the Collegiate Strength & Conditioning Coaches Association (CSCCa), or a Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach (CSCS) certification through the National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA).
- Have practical knowledge of exercise technique instruction.
- Have experience with Olympic lifts.
- Have a genuine interest in pursuing a career in strength and conditioning.
- Be willing to learn.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a Division I collegiate weight room setting is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Implement strength, conditioning, mobility, and speed training programs for Men’s and Women’s Cross Country and Track & Field Throwers in preparation for competition.
- Design programs to minimize the risk and severity of potential injuries.
- Collaborate with medical professionals to rehabilitate student-athletes after injuries.
- Screen student-athletes for movement limitations and imbalances.
- Instruct student-athletes in the safe and correct execution of flexibility, plyometrics, Olympic lifts, and speed development exercises.
- Maintain safe and effective equipment.
- Know emergency procedures, including CPR and first aid.
- Seek and use feedback from sport coaches as appropriate to continually improve the sports performance program.
- Perform administrative responsibilities related to the Sports Performance Department.
Benefits
- VCU states that all employee types are eligible for a wide array of benefits; eligibility depends on employee type.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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