Job Description
POSITION: HSU Strength and Conditioning Unpaid Internship
D EPARTMENT: Athletics
S UPERVISOR TITLE: L OCATION: Abilene
TARGET HIRE DATE: As Soon As Possible
CONTACT INFORMATION: John Neese at jneese@hsutx.edu
SUMMARY/SCOPE: Hardin-Simmons Universityis looking for UNPAID/VOLUNTEER Strength and Conditioning Interns. Interns will have the privilege to obtain practical experience as well asstrength and conditioning education provided by the Hardin Simmons Universitystrength and conditioning staff. Opportunitiesare given to partake in a multitude of "on-the-floor" coaching duties as wellas implementation of programming strategies ranging from but not limited too;Resistance Training, Speed and Agility, Injury Prevention, Olympic Lifting,Nutrition, and Recovery.The knowledgeand hours obtained during the HSU internship experience will provide the internthe ability to acquire future strength and conditioning certifications such asUSAW, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), or othernationally accredited certs as well.Thedesign of this program is to provide the intern with an elite level strengthand conditioning experience that will lead the way for future development.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Minimum Requirements:
Relentless work ethic
Interest in pursuing a career in strength and conditioning
Communication Skills
Be able to handle a demanding work schedule
Responsibilities:
Assisting with training sessions
Weekly professional development assignments
Facility maintenance
Other tasks assigned by the S&C staff
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Preferred Qualifications:
CSCS/CSCCA
USAW Level 1
First Aid/CPR
Previous coaching experience
Currently enrolled in an Undergraduate Exercise Science related field of study
Experience with Excel and PowerPoint
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Interested applicants must submit:
Cover letter
Resume
Three professional references (in that order).
Value of Volunteering/Unpaid Intern:
Ability to acquire future strength and conditioning certifications such as USAW, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialists (CSCS), or other national accredited certifications.
Provide intern with elite level strength and conditioning experience for future development.
NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT: HSU complies with all applicable anti-discrimination laws including those prohibiting discrimination on the basis of age, sex, pregnancy, race, color, national origin, disability, genetic information and military service. HSU is a private university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas and may lawfully consider an applicant's religion as a selection criterion. HSU is committed to hiring faculty and staff who share an active Christian faith and fully support HSU's mission.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HSU provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment, except when the accommodation would impose an undue hardship. Requests for reasonable accommodation should be directed to Human Resources.
BACKGROUND SCREEN: HSU does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, disability, genetic information, national or ethnic origin in employment opportunities, in keeping with applicable state and federal law. HSU is committed to maintaining a safe and secure campus environment and protecting the university's financial and physical assets. Therefore, Hardin-Simmons University conducts background checks. Depending on the position, applicants may also be required to consent to a credit check as part of the background check process. As a non-profit institution of higher education committed to Christian faith and values, the University exercises its rights under state and federal law to use religion as a factor in making employment decisions.
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