Paid Elite Sports Performance Intern – Onsite, 20h/wk, D1

Virginia Commonwealth University; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 16,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully onsite

Paid internship

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University is offering a paid strength and conditioning internship for an aspiring coach. The position runs January 4, 2027 through May 28, 2027, in the Athletics Office, fully onsite, with a 20-hour work week alongside sports performance leadership.

Ideal candidates hold CSCCa SCCC or NSCA CSCS certification, plus practical strength training experience in a Division I setting and Olympic lifts. CPR/First Aid knowledge is preferred.

Qualifications

• CSCCa SCCC or NSCA CSCS certification.
• Practical knowledge of exercise technique instruction.
• Experience in Division I weight room setting and with Olympic lifts.

Responsibilities

• Implement training programs for strength, conditioning, mobility and speed for NCAA athletes.
• Minimize injury risk through proper program design.
• Collaborate with medical staff for injury rehabilitation.
• Screen athletes for movement limitations and imbalances.
• Instruct safe execution of flexibility, plyometrics, Olympic lifts, and speed work.
• Maintain safe equipment and follow emergency procedures.
• Gather feedback from coaches to improve performance programs.
• Handle administrative tasks for the Sports Performance Department.

Skills

CSCCa SCCC

CSCS NSCA

Strength & Conditioning knowledge

Olympic lifts experience

Division I weight room experience

Safety procedures (CPR/First aid)

Job description

Virginia Commonwealth University is offering a paid strength and conditioning internship for an aspiring coach. The position runs January 4, 2027 through May 28, 2027, in the Athletics Office, fully onsite, with a 20-hour work week alongside sports performance leadership.

Ideal candidates hold CSCCa SCCC or NSCA CSCS certification, plus practical strength training experience in a Division I setting and Olympic lifts. CPR/First Aid knowledge is preferred.