Tuesday December 4, 2012

Gardner-Webb: Gardner-Webb University’s Athletic Performance Department is currently seeking qualified intern candidates for the Spring 2013 semester. Applicants should be interested in advancing their career in collegiate athletic performance. Duration of the internship will be performance based, and will begin on January 9th. Individuals chosen for the position are subject to university background checks and standard hiring procedures. This is a non-paid volunteer position, requiring a minimum of 15 hours/week, though more hours will be strongly encouraged. Interns will receive experience working at a Division I program, have the potential to earn recommendations for future career opportunities and receive college credit if applicable. Preferred Qualifications: Candidates should have or be in the pursuit of a Bachelor's Degree in a related field. Candidates should also have or be in pursuit of obtaining their CSCS, SCCC-CSCCa and/or USAW. Successful candidate must have a strong commitment to Christian higher education. If interested, please email or mail cover letter, resume, and list of 3 professional references to Assistant Athletic Performance Coach Adam Biehl at abiehl@gardner-webb.edu

Monday December 3, 2012

Morehead State:  Morehead State University is now accepting applications for the position of Graduate Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach for the 2013-2014 school years. Responsibilities include designing & implementing year-round strength & conditioning programs for select teams at MSU (TBD); assisting in the complete training of all teams, interns, projects, scheduling of teams, cleaning and maintenance of facilities. Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in an Exercise Science or related field; CSCS or SCCC preferred; current CPR/AED certification. The position includes a $10,000 stipend. If interested in this position, please send resume, cover letter and three professional references to Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, Sean Williamson, at s.williamson@moreheadstate.edu. Applicants pursuing a Graduate degree must apply to graduate school and be accepted into the program of their choice. Once the applicant is accepted they will be under in-state tuition. In-state tuition for face to face classes is $414.00 per credit hour and on-line classes are $559.00 per credit hour. In order to be a full time grad student the applicant must be enrolled in 9 hrs of class. For face to face classes the total cost is $3,726.00 and for on-line classes it is $5,031.00.

Wofford: After 3 consecutive playoff births and 2 conference championships Todd Riedel announced today he will resign from Wofford at the conclusion of the football season to pursue BCS opportunities.

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Wednesday November 28, 2012

South Dakota State: South Dakota State University, is accepting applications for a qualified, highly motivated Graduate Assistant in Strength and Conditioning. Responsibilities include, but are not
limited to, assisting in design and implementation of strength & conditioning programs for assigned sports. Provide proper instruction for safe and effective lifting techniques and equipment usage. Supervise weight room day-to-day activities and conduct periodic performance & strength testing. Qualifications: Candidates must have a bachelor's degree with an emphasis in sports sciences, CPR certification and certified or working to be certified through the Collegiate Strength & Conditioning Coaches Association (SCCC) or National Strength & Conditioning Association (CSCS). In order to be awarded the position the candidate must be admitted to graduate school at South Dakota State University. Compensation includes 2/3 tuition waiver and a monthly stipend. Previous strength coaching experience preferred. Previous athletic experience preferred. Experience with the Olympic lifts preferred. Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel and Access strongly recommended. Consideration will be given to individuals who possess strong interpersonal, leadership and communication skills with integrity. The position will begin at the end of May 2013. Application deadline is Feb. 1st 2013. To apply: Submit a letter of application, resume and three references to Nathan Moe at nathan.moe@sdstate.edu.

Northwestern: Northwestern University Football Sports Performance is accepting applications for three Football Internship positions from January 7, 2013 thru August 2, 2013. Compensation: Division I Intercollegiate experience, earned recommendation toward further success as a Strength & Conditioning Coach, and college credit toward graduation if applicable. Qualifications: Minimum requirements: Strong work ethic, Highly motivated; Must be in a Bachelor’s degree program geared toward Exercise Physiology or a related field; CPR/AED certification; Experience as a college athlete or in a college strength and conditioning setting. Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in a program geared toward Exercise Physiology or a related field, nationally-accredited strength and conditioning certification with CSCS or SCCC preferred. To apply for one of the positions, e-mail a cover letter, resume, mission statement, list of professional references and a video of yourself teaching the Back Squat, Bench Press, Olympic Lift and 1-agility or 1-speed drill of your choice to Matt Flannery, at matthewflannery2012@u.northwestern.edu Deadline for application is Monday, December 10, 2012.

Tuesday November 27, 2012

Villanova:  Villanova Strength and Conditioning Department is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual for a full time Intern Assistant Strength and Conditioning Position. The internship will begin January 2, 2012. Position will include a $1000/month stipend along with health insurance and meals. Individuals selected will receive a unique experience working with both Olympic Sports and Football.  Daily responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: monitoring, cleaning, and organizing the sports performance facility; managing a nutrition bar; communicating with the other members of the Strength Staff, assisting head strength and conditioning coaches for Olympic sports and Football in all aspects of the sports performance program. Qualified applicants must have a bachelor’s degree and require one of the following certifications: SCCC, CSCS, PES, or USAW.  Prior internship experience is also required. Please email, resume, and three references to Phil Matusz, Head Football Strength and Conditioning Coach at philip.matusz@gmail.com. Applications will be accepted until December 7, 2012.

Marshall: The Department of Strength and Conditioning (Olympic Sports) at Marshall University is accepting applications to fill Spring 2013 volunteer coaching positions. This is an un-paid volunteer position, but the coach will gain vital experience through performing daily responsibilities which include:  assisting in the setup, implementation, and breakdown of team training sessions (11 intercollegiate sports); daily maintenance of the training environment; learning proper technique and others coaching skills critical to the profession. Candidates must be CPR / First Aid certified and actively pursuing a bachelor’s / master’s degree in exercise science or related field. If interested, send resume and references to Marc Soltis, Graduate Assistant in Strength and Conditioning, at marcsoltis@gmail.com.

Monday November 26, 2012

Portland State: Portland State University is looking for 4 qualified applicants for a full time internship position for the winter term, starting January 6. This is an unpaid internship working with football and possibly men’s and women’s tennis. Responsibilities include coaching proper technique and motivating the athletes through off-season weight lifting and conditioning activities, maintenance and cleanliness of the weight room, research projects on various topics, as well as anything else the head football strength and conditioning coach needs assistance with. The applicant will receive valuable experience at the division I level as well as knowledge that will serve them in the field. Along with coaching in the weight room and on the field, there will be structured classroom times for further education. Requirements: Must be able to work full time and whenever you are needed, Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education (or related field) or in final semester, a valid CPR/First Aid certification, and a desire to be a successful strength and conditioning coach. Preferred: A Strength Conditioning or Weightlifting certification (or working toward obtaining a certification) and collegiate athletic playing experience. Interested applicants send a resume and a list of 2 professional references to the Head Football Strength and Conditioning Coach Andrew Pompei at pompei@pdx.edu

Rhode Island: The University of Rhode Island Strength and Conditioning Department is now accepting applications for Volunteer Interns for the Spring Semester of 2013. The internship begins January 21st and ends May 2nd. This is an unpaid position. Daily responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to; assistance in the supervision and execution of strength and conditioning activities for all University of Rhode Island teams and athletes, set up and break down for daily strength and conditioning activities, routine maintenance,cleaning, and organization of the training facility, and participation in our internship curriculum. Characteristics desired of our interns include; great work ethic, strong desire to enhance knowledge of strength and conditioning, attention to all detail, punctuality, and accountability. Certified individuals (CSCS or CSCCA) are encouraged to apply but it is not a requirement for this position. Please email a cover letter, resume and three references to Jason_Azulay@mail.uri.edu. 

Wednesday November 21, 2012

Maryland: The University of Maryland Football Strength and Conditioning Department is now accepting applications for Volunteer Interns during the Spring Semester of 2013. The internship begins around January 17th and extends through the second week of May. This is an unpaid position. Daily responsibilities include, but are not limited to; assist the supervision and execution of strength and conditioning for Maryland Football, set up and break down for daily activities, routine maintenance and cleaning of the training facilities, and participation in internship curriculum. Characteristics desired in prospective interns include; outstanding work ethic, strong desire to enhance strength and conditioning knowledge, attention to detail, punctuality, and accountability. Certified individuals (CSCS or CSCCA) are strongly encouraged to apply but it is not a requirement. Please email a cover letter, resume and three references to ahweber@umd.edu. If there are any questions or concerns, please contact Assistant Director of Football Strength and Conditioning, Alan Weber, by email.

Tuesday November 20, 2012

UTEP: The University of Texas at El Paso is accepting applications for Graduate Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach. Qualifications in include a bachelors degree in Exercise Science or a related degree and CPR certification. It is preferred that the applicant have experience in collegiate strength and conditioning, and a certification through the NSCA, CSCCa, or USAW. Requirements of this position are to be able to demonstrate and coach proper technique for various strength, speed, and agility exercises, teach and perform proper spotting techniques, program for assigned teams, and other duties as assigned by the strength and conditioning staff. Compensation will include a tuition waiver and a monthly stipend. This position will start in January 2013. If you are not committed to being a stength and conditioning coach and willing to move to El Paso, TX, please do not apply for this position. Please email a resume and list of references with contact information to David Adamson at dradamson@utep.edu with the subject "GA POSITION".

Columbia University (NY): The Strength and Conditioning Department for Football and Outdoor Sports is looking for two (2) hard-working candidates to fill the positions of VOLUNTEER ASSISTANT. Duties and responsibilities will include but are not limited to: assisting the Strength and Conditioning Staff in all facets of implementation of weight training and speed programs, aid in the instruction of safe and proper weight training and speed techniques, and assist in the regular maintenance and upkeep of the facility, and program design. This is an unpaid position (IF THIS IS NOT AN ECONOMICALLY VIABLE OPTION FOR YOU THEN PLEASE DO NOT APPLY) in which the potential candidates will gain exposure through various training modalities centered around vertical integration, body composition assessment, orthopedic assessment, and sport massage. The ideal candidate would be pursuing a Masters or Bachelor?s degree in exercise science or a related field as well as working towards a certification with the NSCA and possess CPR/AED First Aid Certification. Please send a resume and three (3) professional references to Ryan Cidzik at rc2825@columbia.edu. Applications must be submitted before December 14, 2012 as the start date for the position is January 14, 2013.

Sunday November 18, 2012

Webber International: Webber International University is looking to fill a Full-Time Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach position. The school is located 45 minutes from Orlando. Responsibilities include designing & implementing year-round strength & conditioning programs for a selected portion of the 32 teams at WIU; assisting in the complete training of all teams; mentoring each of the strength & conditioning intern-assistants involved in the WIU strength program; assisting with managing the newly redesigned fitness center, student workers, and all fundraising activities within the strength & conditioning department. Qualifications include successful completion of a Bachelor’s Degree and Master’s Degree in an Exercise Science or related field; minimum 2 years collegiate or professional strength & conditioning experience; CSCS or SCCC certification; CPR/AED certification; strong interpersonal, communication, leadership, organizational, and managerial skills; ability to gather data, compile information, prepare reports, and work with Microsoft Office programs; ability to work effectively with culturally and economically diverse populations. Terms of contract are a minimum of 40 hours/week; $18k-$25k annual salary; full-time benefit package which includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and retirement options; continuing education options; WIU Strength & Conditioning gear. Please email cover letter, resume, and professional references to Steve Rassel at RasselSE@webber.edu.