Strength & Conditioning Intern

Villanova University, United States

Updated: 25 days ago
Location: Villanova, PENNSYLVANIA
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Posting Number: 20240552T
Position Title: Strength & Conditioning Intern
Position Type: Temp/Intern
Location: Villanova, PA
Work Schedule: full-time/10-months
Approximate Number of Hours per Week 35
Department: 774-Athl - Weight Room
Position Summary:
The Strength & Conditioning Intern will work with head coaches to develop and implement sport specific strength & conditioning programs for a variety of varsity sports.
Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Assist in the design and implementation of Villanova University Strength and Conditioning philosophy, which includes power, strength, speed, agility, flexibility, nutrition and conditioning for all 24 Varsity sports.
  • On field instruction of Speed, Conditioning, Plyometric, Proprioception, and Sport Specific athletic enhancement.
  • Evaluation of the athlete and integration of speed development to the strength development program, as well as instruction and organization of all team and/or private sessions. Some modalities would include, but are not limited to: acceleration, change of direction, top-end speed, agility, plyometric development, flexibility, vertical jump training, and energy system conditioning.
  • Document of athlete’s progress. This would include monitoring, tracking, and reporting strength, speed, power, and explosion metrics to all athletes and coaches.
  • Maintain an open line of communication with the other members of the strength staff, sport coaches, and athletes.
  • Interact with athletic training staff in development of rehab protocols for injured athletes as well as development of alternative training methods for injured/rehabilitating athletes and those limited in participation.
  • Be available to meet with recruits when asked by sport coaches.
  • Responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of the weight room.
  • Responsible for strength and conditioning programs that elicit safe and correct execution of exercise technique form.
  • Perform any special assignments and projects for the Head Strength Coach as requested.
  • Monitoring of weight room activity during times conducive to athletes and strength and conditioning staff.
  • All duties and responsibilities must be completed in compliance with University, Conference and NCAA rules and regulations.
Minimum Qualifications:
  • A minimum of one year experience at the collegiate level, preferably Division I.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science or related field. CSCS, SCCC, or USAW Certification
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Master’s Degree
Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours:
  • Must be willing to work early mornings, evenings, and weekends.
Special Message to Applicants:
EEO Statement
Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian order. Diversity and inclusion have been and will continue to be an integral component of Villanova University’s mission. The University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University’s mission and values.
Posting Date: 04/01/2024
Closing Date (11:59pm ET):
Salary Posting Information:
Commensurate with experience.
Job Classification: non-exempt

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