Thursday November 13, 2014
Gardner-Webb: Gardner-Webb University’s Strength & conditioning department is currently seeking qualified intern candidates for the 2015 Spring semester. Duties will include assisting and HANDS ON with ALL aspects of the Strength & Conditioning program, including design, implementation, daily set-up/breakdown and facility maintenance. Duration of the internship will be performance based, and will begin immediately. 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 20 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 Director of Strength & Conditioning Ben Sowders at bsowders@gardner-webb.edu.
Appalachian State: Appalachian State University is accepting applications for Spring 2015 Strength and Conditioning Internships working specifically with FOOTBALL. These are UNPAID internships. Interns will gain practical experience working in a Division 1 Sun Belt Conference S&C environment. There will be opportunities to work with Olympic Sports. Daily tasks include but are not limited to: assisting with set up and break down of equipment; daily clean up and maintenance of the weight room; assist with supervision and demonstration during training. Applicants must be highly self-motivated, able to follow directions, possess excellent communication skills, have a desire to learn, and have an extremely strong work ethic. Qualifications: Currently pursuing bachelors/masters in exercise science or related field, certified in CPR/AED/First Aid, adapt to demanding schedule, and a strong desire to become a Strength and Conditioning Coach. At the end of the semester long internship volunteers will have a better understanding of program design, have the potential to earn recommendations for future opportunities, and if applicable receive college credit. Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter (1 page max) and a minimum of 3 professional references to Coach Matt Greenhalgh at greenhalghmj@appstate.edu.
Gardner-Webb: Gardner-Webb University’s Strength & Conditioning is currently seeking qualified nutrition intern candidates for the 2015 Spring semester. Applicants should be interested in advancing their career in collegiate athletic performance or dietetics. Duties will include nutritional knowledge, meal prepping, and supplementation for all 21 Division 1 sports. Duration of the internship will begin immediately and will be completed at the end of the academic semester. 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 20 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, and possible monetary. Preferred Qualifications: Candidates should have or be in the pursuit of a Bachelor's Degree in a related field, or sports nutrition field. Candidates should also have or be in pursuit of obtaining their RD, CISSN, CSCS, SCCC- CSCCa. 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 Strength and Conditioning Coach Trevor Hutson. Email address thutson@gardner-webb.edu.