Monday January 7, 2013

Akron: The University of Akron is looking for a Football Strength and Conditioning Graduate Assistant. Candidates must have prior strength and conditioning experience, be extremely passionate in the field, have a bachelors degree in exercise science or a related area, and CSCS, USAW, or CSCCA certified. Please forward a cover letter, resume, 3 references, and any questions to Matt Gildersleeve at gildermr@gmail.com.

Colorado: San Jose State strength coach Dave Forman will be joining Mike MacIntyre at Colorado.

Pittsburgh: Former University of North Texas strength and conditioning intern Chris Gilman has joined the strength staff at Pitt.

Akron: The University of Akron is looking for a volunteer Football Strength and Conditioning Intern. Candidates must be extremely passionate in the field, have or be pursuing a bachelors degree in exercise science or a related area, and preferably be CSCS, USAW, or CSCCA certified. Interns will gain valuable experience in the field, and earn job consideration for the future.  Please forward a cover letter, resume, 3 references, and any questions to Matt Gildersleeve at gildermr@gmail.com.

Sunday January 6, 2013

Western Kentucky: Bobby Petrino has interviewed current Georgia assistant strength coach Justin Lovett for the head strength job at Western Kentucky. 

Friday January 4, 2013

Cincinnati: Joe Walker has been named director of football strength and conditioning and former Bearcat running back Orlando Smith has been announced as the assistant director of football conditioning.

VCU: VCU is seeking a graduate assistant stregth coach for basketball. VCU invites applicants for a graduate assistant position to begin in June of 2013. Successful applicants must be admitted into the VCU School of Sports Leadership. The position directly assist with the training of the men's basketball program and trains the men's and women's tennis teams. Tuition waiver is included. Please send resume and references to Director of Strength & Conditioning for Men's Basketball Daniel Roose atdjroose@vcu.edu.

Thursday January 3, 2012

Arkansas: Head strength coach Ben Herbert will make $300,000 through June 30, 2016.

New York Jets: The Jets have let go strength and conditioning coach Bill Hughan.

Arizona Rattlers (Arena): The Rattlers currently have an intern in their strength / football ops department.Requirements: Must have strong passion for Strength and Conditioning at the next level, Must carry certification or degree in personal training, cross fit and/or kinesiology, Must have working knowledge of stretching professional athletes, Must be able to meet physical demands of working with professional athletes both in the weight room and on the field, Must be available for 20 or more hours a week and all nine home games, Must be able to lift at least 45 pounds. Expectations: Sports career driven, Goal oriented, detail oriented and a self starter, Positive attitude and willingness to complete all tasks assigned. Disclaimer: Internship is unpaid and begins February 15 and ends August 18. Those interested can email dturner@azrattlers.com

Morgan State (FCS - MD): Morgan State University Strength and Conditioning Department is currently accepting applications for Paid Intern Strength and Conditioning Coach. Applicant will assist the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach with all aspects of strength and conditioning department including design, implementation and supervision of strength and conditioning programs. He or she must also be able to demonstrate and teach all Olympic lifts and have a strong work ethic as well as strong communication and motivational skills. Qualifications: (Required) - Bachelor’s degree in physical education, exercise science or related field, preferred CSCS, SCCC, or USAW certification; CPR and First Aid certifications required. Only serious candidates committed to a career in Strength and Conditioning. Applicants should email a cover letter, resume, and three professional references to Josh Bush, Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at Joshua.Bush@morgan.edu.

Wednesday January 2, 2012

Purdue: Purdue University is accepting applications for the position of Sports Performance Assistant (Intern).  Responsibilities:  work with  Sports Performance staff to ensure the program ?and design methodologies for respective sports are consistent.  Implement strength, agility, speed, flexibility and conditioning programs with the student-athletes.  This includes technique instruction, demonstration of techniques and skills, motivation, development of discipline, testing and evaluation.  **Position is for 1 year with the option for an additional 2 years renewal with pay increase each additional year for a maximum of 3 years.  Full job description/list of qualifications here: http://bit.ly/ZUMtg1. NOTE:  PLEASE SEND RESUME AND COVER LETTER DIRECTLY TO DUANE CARLISLE at dcarlisl@purdue.edu; WITH A COPY TO CHRISTINA SPECOS at cspecos@purdue.edu Interested candidates must also apply online at: http://bit.ly/ZUMtg1.

Tuesday January 1, 2013

South Florida: Stanford assistant strength coach Hans Straub has accepted the head strength job at South Florida. 

Wednesday December 26, 2012

Bryant University (FCS - RI): Craig Buckley has been hired as the head strength coach at Bryant. Buckley is a former strength assistant at Pittsburgh and NC State.

Sunday December 23, 2012

Southern Miss: Mark Smith, assistant director of strength and conditioning at West Virginia, has been named head strength coach at Southern Miss.