Elite Sports Performance Intern: Train NCAA Athletes Onsite

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University is offering a paid sports performance internship within its Athletics Department. You will gain hands-on experience training NCAA Division I athletes in speed, agility, and Olympic-style weightlifting, working alongside our sports performance leadership.

The internship runs January 4, 2027 through May 28, 2027, onsite at the Athletics MBU, with a 20-hour workweek, and includes training in injury prevention, lifting technique, and emergency procedures.

Qualifications

• CSCS/CSCCa certification required.
• Division I weight room experience preferred.
• Interest in pursuing a career in strength and conditioning.

Responsibilities

• Implement training programs for strength, conditioning, mobility, and speed for cross country and track athletes.
• Minimize injury risk through proper program design.
• Collaborate with medical staff on rehabilitation.
• Screen athletes for movement limitations.
• Instruct on safe execution of lifts and speed development.
• Maintain equipment and know emergency procedures.
• Seek feedback from coaches to improve the program.
• Handle administrative tasks for the Sports Performance Department.

Skills

Experience in Division I weight room

Olympic lifts instruction

Willingness to learn

Education

CSCS or CSCCa certification

Job description

Virginia Commonwealth University is offering a paid sports performance internship within its Athletics Department. You will gain hands-on experience training NCAA Division I athletes in speed, agility, and Olympic-style weightlifting, working alongside our sports performance leadership.

The internship runs January 4, 2027 through May 28, 2027, onsite at the Athletics MBU, with a 20-hour workweek, and includes training in injury prevention, lifting technique, and emergency procedures.