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Alabama State University: The Alabama State Sports Performance Department is now accepting applications for Volunteer Interns for Spring 2024. This internship will begin on Monday, January 8, and conclude on May 3, 2024. These are unpaid positions. Responsibilities include but are not limited to assisting with the supervision and execution of the strength and conditioning program for the Alabama State University Football program and all 18 other Olympic Sports. Interns will gain hands-on coaching experience in Division I, learn to utilize sports technology data for GPS tracking and VBT, assist with daily logistical tasks in the weight room, and complete the internship curriculum. Required qualifications include a strong work ethic, completion or current pursuit of an undergraduate or graduate degree in exercise science or a related course of study, and a desire to become a strength and conditioning professional in the collegiate or professional setting. Applicants should be working towards a certification from a recognized governing body (NSCA or CSCCA). Other preferred qualifications include; previous coaching in a collegiate environment, personal involvement in a collegiate competitive sport, and CPR certification. Until all positions are filled, applications will be accepted. All potential applicants are strongly advised to ensure this internship is economically feasible before applying. All interested candidates, please email a cover letter, resume, and three references as one (1) PDF document to Associate Athletic Director of Sports Performance, Kerry R. Thompson, Sr. at kthompson@alasu.edu.
Southern Illinois: Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is seeking applicants for a Graduate Assistant position with an expected start date of January 2024. Duties include assisting the Head Strength & Conditioning Coach in all aspects of the SIUC strength and conditioning program including but not limited to team warm-ups, strength and speed training, conditioning, flexibility, athlete assessments, support goals and objectives of SIUC athletic program, comply with University, Conference, NCAA Division 1 rules and regulations, work cooperatively with departmental personnel, support the student-athlete concept, and demonstrate concern for health, safety, and welfare of each student athlete. Graduate Assistant will be in charge of 1-2 Olympic sport programs, and will assist with football. Minimum requirements include Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science related field and a strong desire to pursue an Athletic Performance career. Preferred experience as a collegiate athlete, or no less than one academic year of undergraduate/postgraduate internship experience coaching weightlifting at the collegiate level. Must have completed CSCS through the NSCA. Candidate must meet admission requirements of chosen degree. Evidence of strong organizational skills. Ability to interact with student-athletes, colleagues, and public. Apply by sending resume and cover letter to: Zach Zimmerman at Zachary.Zimmerman@siu.edu.