HSU Strength and Conditioning Unpaid Internship

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POSITION: HSU Strength and Conditioning Unpaid Internship

D** EPARTMENT:** Athletics

S** UPERVISOR TITLE:**

L** OCATION:** Abilene

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POSITION: HSU Strength and Conditioning Unpaid Internship

D** EPARTMENT:** Athletics

S** UPERVISOR TITLE:**

L** OCATION:** Abilene

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TARGET HIRE DATE: As Soon As Possible

CONTACT INFORMATION: John Neese at jneese@hsutx.edu

SUMMARY/SCOPE: Hardin-Simmons University is looking for UNPAID/VOLUNTEER Strength and Conditioning Interns.Interns will have the privilege to obtain practical experience as well as strength and conditioning education provided by the Hardin Simmons University strength and conditioning staff. Opportunities are given to partake in a multitude of “on-the-floor” coaching duties as well as implementation of programming strategies ranging from but not limited too; Resistance Training, Speed and Agility, Injury Prevention, Olympic Lifting, Nutrition, and Recovery. The knowledge and hours obtained during the HSU internship experience will provide the intern the ability to acquire future strength and conditioning certifications such as USAW, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), or other nationally accredited certs as well. The design of this program is to provide the intern with an elite level strength and 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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