Sports Performance Intern

Advertising Summary: Launch your strength & conditioning coach career with Virginia Commonwealth University's paid sports performance internship. You will gain elite, hands-on experience training NCAA Division I athletes in speed, agility, and Olympic-style weightlifting while working directly alongside our sports performance leadership. Apply today to train top-tier athletes and take the next major step in your professional coaching journey. Position will run from January 4, 2027 through May 28, 2027.

Unit: Athletics MBU

Department: Athletics Office

Department Summary: VCU Athletics' mission is to win conference and national championships, provide a first-class student-athlete experience, serve as a source of pride for the University and community and cultivate graduates who excel as leaders.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Implement training programs for, but not limited to, strength, conditioning, mobility, and speed for Men's and Women's Cross Country as well as Track & Field Throwers to prepare them for competition in local, regional, and national arenas;
• Ensure the minimization of risk and severity of potential injuries through appropriate program design;
• Collaborate with medical professionals to rehabilitate student-athletes following any injuries;
• Screen student-athletes for movement limitations and imbalances;
• Instruction on the safe and correct execution of flexibility, plyometrics, Olympic lifts, and speed development exercises;
• Maintain safe and effective equipment;
• Knowledge of emergency procedures, including CPR and first aid;
• Seek and utilize feedback from sport coaches as appropriate to continually improve sports performance program;
• Administrative Responsibilities related to the Sports Performance Department

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

• Strength & Conditioning Coach Certified (SCCC) through the Collegiate Strength & Conditioning Coaches Association (CSCCa) OR Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach (CSCS) through the National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA)
• The applicant must have practical knowledge of exercise technique instruction, experience in a Division I Collegiate weight room setting preferred, as well as experience with Olympic lifts.
• Must have a genuine interest in pursuing a career in strength and conditioning and a willingness to learn.

Salary Range: $13.75/hour

Benefits: All VCU employee types are eligible for a wide array of benefits to support you during your employment at VCU. Consult the benefits website for information on benefits eligibility according to employee type.

FLSA Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Hours per Week: 20

ORP Eligible: No

Flexible Work Arrangement: Fully Onsite

Months - 5 months (January - May, 2027)

Contact Information:

Contact Name: Tyler Wrenn

Contact Email: dtwrenn@vcu.edu