Friday August 3, 2012

Washburn (D-II - KS): Washburn University Sports Performance is accepting applications for an Intern/Graduate Assistant in Strength and Conditioning for the Fall of 2012. Responsibilities include: assisting with the supervision and design of individual and/or team training; assisting with daily administrative and maintenance tasks; completion of various educational assignments. Preferred qualifications include: Current enrollment in a bachelor’s or master’s programin exercise science or related field; CSCS, SCCC, or USAW certification; CPR certification. Previous coaching experience. Compensation: This is a paid position. Interns will receive experience working in a Collegiate training environment, have the opportunity to earn recommendations for future career opportunities, and fulfill graduation requirements at their educational institutions as applicable. For more information regarding the position and application requirements contact David Trupp via email at david.trupp@washburn.edu.

North Texas: The University of North Texas is looking for qualified candidates to fill Fall Internships for 2012. This is an unpaid internship position. This internship provides qualified candidates with the opportunity to gain knowledge and experience in a Division 1 Strength and Conditioning program with the opportunity to work with multiple sports, as well as earn college credit if necessary. Requirements: Bachelors Degree in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, etc, or completing degree requirements for graduation. To apply send a cover letter, resume and a list of 3 professional references to Dave Trevino at David.Trevino@unt.edu. All materials must be received by August 10, 2012 for full consideration.

Butler (IN): St. Francis graduate assistant Joey Guzzo has accepted the assistant strength and conditioning position at Butler.

Thursday August 2, 2012

Iowa: Lindsay Dinkelman and Landon Evans have been named assistant strength & conditioning coaches at the University of Iowa and will work with the Olympic sports.  Dinkelman was a former sports performance assistant at Purdue while Evans served as the director of sports nutrition / and an assistant strength coach at Illinois State.

Cumberland Unive rsity (TN): Ryan Cotton, a former intern at Georgia Tech, has been hired as a grad assitant at Cumberland. 

Virginia Tech: Ryan Schuman, a grad assistant with Virginia Tech's football strength & conditioning program, has been named assistant coach for olympic sports strength & conditioning. Former players Mark Muncey and John Graves have been hired as grad assistants for the football strength program. 

Fresno State: Fresno State Athletics is looking to fill its $12,000 paid strength and conditioning internship position. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: the provided supervision and instruction on safe equipment usage; conduct periodic fitness evaluations; assist in the implementation of strength and conditioning programs for football and other Olympic sports; assist with the day to day cleaning, maintenance and operation of the strength and conditioning complex; assist with recruiting, and other duties related to the operation of a strength and conditioning program for collegiate athletes. Requirements for position: Bachelor’s degree in physical education, exercise science or related field, knowledge of teaching and implementing Olympic Lifts, must have strong work ethic and desire to become a strength and conditioning professional, prior strength and conditioning experience and/or collegiate playing experience preferred, USA Weightlifting Level 1 Certification or equivalent in progress. To apply: Please send a cover letter, resume, and 3 professional references to Joey Boese, Head Football Strength and Conditioning Coach, at jboese@csufresno.edu.

Wisconsin-River Falls (D-III): Updated information tells us that director of athletic performance Carmen Pata has been retained. 

Wednesday August 1, 2012

Houston: Houston Cougar Sports Performance is accepting applications for the Fall 2012 Sports Performance Internship Program. This is an unpaid position. Intern responsibilities include: Assisting with the supervision of training programs; Assisting with daily administrative and maintenance items; Completion of various educational assignments during the internship. Preferred qualifications include: Senior status or completion of a bachelor’s degree in exercise science or related field; CSCS, SCCC, or USAW certification; CPR certification. Interns will receive experience working in a Division I training environment, have the potential to earn recommendations for future career opportunities, and receive college credit if applicable. For information regarding the application process contact Antwan Floyd via e-mail: avfloyd@central.uh.edu.

Rhode Island: The University of Rhode Island Strength and Conditioning program is seeking highly motivated, hardworking candidates for strength and conditioning interns for the fall 2012 semester. Responsibilities include: assisting with the supervision and training of the University of Rhode Island 13 Division I intercollegiate athletic programs; assisting with daily administrative and maintenance duties; completion of educational assignments during the internship are required. Preferred qualifications: pursuing Bachelors or Masters Degree in Physical Education, Exercise Science or related field; NSCA-CSCS or CSCCa-SCCC; CPR certification. One year of previous experience in a strength and conditioning program or have previous collegiate athletics experience. Compensation: This is a non-paid position, but offers the opportunity of advancement in the field of strength and conditioning as well as the fulfillment of credit hours towards a degree program. To apply: Please send a cover letter, resume, and 3 professional references to Richard Johnson, Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, at Richard_johnson@mail.uri.edu.

Tuesday July 31, 2012

Villanova: We hear that High Point head strength coach Tim Teefy has accepted the director of Olympic sports position at Villanova.

Monday July 30, 2012

West Virginia: We hear that former University of West Florida strength and conditioning assistant Nick Presley has been hired as an assistant strength coach at West Virginia.

Thomas University (NAIA - GA): Thomas University Strength and Conditioning Department is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Graduate Assistant. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: design and implementation of sport specific strength and conditioning programs for assigned teams; demonstration and instruction of Olympic weightlifting techniques; supervise during team workouts, individual workouts, and open hours; assist with the maintenance and upkeep of the facility. Candidates must have a strong work ethic and the desire to become and strength and conditioning professional. Qualifications: (Required) - Bachelor’s degree and acceptance in to graduate school. (Preferred) - CSCS, SCCC, or USAW certification; CPR and First Aid certifications; previous strength and conditioning experience in a collegiate setting; experience in designing and implementing workout programs. Compensation: Tuition (fall and spring), university housing (fall and spring), and monthly stipend. Start date: Fall 2012. Please send Resume, Cover Letter, and 3 Professional References to: Corey Potter CSCS, M.A., Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, Thomas University. Email: cpotter@thomasu.edu

Sunday July 29, 2012

Maryland: The University of Maryland Olympic Sports Strength and Conditioning Staff is seeking highly motivated, hardworking candidates for a strength and conditioning Volunteer internship opportunity for the fall 2012 semester. Duties will include assisting the strength and conditioning staff with all aspects of the athletic performance program as well as daily maintenance of weight room and facilities. Candidates must have a strong work ethic and have a desire to become a strength and conditioning professional. Candidates who will be receiving course credit will be given preference. If chosen for this internship opportunity you will receive Division 1 experience at an Elite University in an Major Conference, you will be educated on training philosophy, olympic lifting modalities, and learn what it takes to make it as a strength and conditioning professional. Preferred qualifications: Candidates should have or be working towards attaining their bachelor’s degree, and one of the following certifications; CSCS, SCCC, or USAW. If you are interested, send a cover letter, resume, and three (3) professional references to: Brent Kwiatkowski, M.S., CSCS, USAW, Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach, Olympic Sports, University of Maryland Athletics, Office: (301) 314-1608 or bak@umd.edu 

Saturday July 28, 2012

Maryland: Sources tell us Justin Lima has joined the staff as assistant strength coach working with the football team. Lima was on the staff at Iowa. 

Thursday July 26, 2012

Alabama: The intern positions have been filled. 

Florida A&M: Former Wofford and Minnesota stength and conditioning intern Eric Tooker has accepted the assistant strength and conditioning position and will work with the men's and women's basketball teams, and also assist with the football program.

Kennesaw State: Kennesaw State University seeks applicants for the position of Strength and Conditioning Intern / Volunteer for the Fall & Spring ’12 semester. Responsibilities: Successful candidates will assist in organizing, implementing of the Kennesaw State Advantage Program. This includes but is not limited to the areas of movement assessment, exercise technique progression, dynamic warm-up, speed & movement training, strength training, soft tissue / flexibility, and performance testing for all student-athletes. Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree required, First Aid and CPR certified. Certified or working toward the CSCS, SCCC or USAW certification and Division I coaching experience. Applications will be accepted until position is filled. Background check required at own expense if hired. Compensation: Course credit is also available if offered by applicant’s host institution. This is an unpaid internship. No monetary compensation, housing, or meals available at this time. Apply To: Send letter of application, resume and contact information for three references to: John Patrick, Director of Strength and Conditioning, Email: jpatri18@kennesaw.edu. No phone calls, please.

Midwestern State University (D-II - TX): Midwestern State University Strength and Conditioning program is seeking highly motivated, hardworking candidates for strength and conditioning interns for the fall 2012 semester. Responsibilities include: assisting with the supervision and training of Midwestern State University’s 12 Division II intercollegiate athletic programs; assisting with daily administrative and maintenance duties; completion of various educational assignments during the internship are required. Qualifications: strong work ethic; punctuality; enthusiasm; desire to further one’s career in the field of Strength & Conditioning. Preferred qualifications: pursuing Bachelors or Masters Degree in Physical Education, Exercise Science or related field; NSCA-CSCS or USAW certifications; CPR certification. One year of previous experience in a strength and conditioning program or have previous collegiate athletics experience. Compensation: This is a non-paid position, but offers the opportunity of advancement in the field of strength and conditioning as well as the fulfillment of credit hours towards a degree program. To apply: Please send a cover letter, resume, and 3 professional references to Shane Cronin, Intern Coordinator, at Shane.Cronin@mwsu.edu. Internship Dates: August 27 to December 1 2012.

Bowling Green: Strength & conditioning intern - Position Summary: The general purpose of this position is to assist in the design and implement strength training and conditioning programs for varsity student-athletes. Essential Duties, Tasks and Responsibilities: Assist with the Design and implement strength training and conditioning programs for assigned sports. Assist Director of Strength and Conditioning with all aspects of program administration. Daily cleaning and maintenance of equipm ent. This list of essential duties, tasks and responsibilities is not all-inclusive; individual will perform other related duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills or Abilities: Excellent verbal communication skills, Very strong interpersonal skills, Knowledge of NCAA rules/regulations, Creativity, Proficient computer skills. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree required, demonstrated interest in the field of strength and conditioning. If interested, contact Brandon Hourigan at 419-372-7558 or bhourig@bgsu.edu

Northwestern State (FCS - LA): Northwestern State University Strength & Conditioning Department is now accepting applications for the position of Intern Strength & Conditioning Coach for the 2012-2013 school year. Responsibilities include designing & implementing year-round strength & conditioning programs for select teams at NSU (TBD); assisting in the complete training of all teams, student workers, projects, scheduling of teams, cleaning and maintenance of facilities. Requirements: CSCS, USAW, or SCCC not required but preferred; current CPR/AED certification; ability to gather data, compile information, prepare reports, and work with Microsoft Office programs; strong interpersonal, communication, leadership, organizational.  Work start date August 20th. The candidate must be accepted to the Graduate or Undergraduate Program. THERE IS MONETARY COMPENSATION FOR THIS POSITION, CANIDATE WILL RECEIVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO OBTAIN A MASTERS OR BACHELORS DEGREE, STRENGTH CERTIFICATIONS, A MEAL PLAN. If interested in a position, please send cover letter, resume, and professional references by August 20th, 2012 to NSUDemonStrength@gmail.com.  Application review will begin immediately and will cease once position is filled.