Professional Internship (Assistant Sports Performance Coach)

Southern Virginia University Fall 2026 / Spring 2027

Responsibilities

• Manage Open Gym hours and employees over cleaning and care of Open Gym
• Actively coach and administer feedback to athletic teams and individuals
• Under the direction of Sports Performance Director, design, and implement strength, speed, power, mobility programs for a minimum of 2 athletic teams across their sport seasons
• Maintain punctuality, consistent attention to detail, and efficiency in a fast-paced environment
• Supervision/assistance of safety during other team training sessions, assisting with daily administrative work, maintenance items, operations, and other duties as assigned
• Uphold standards of excellence from the Sports Performance Department, as well as the Code of Honor associated with Southern Virginia University

Preferred Qualifications

Professional Internship (Assistant Sports Performance Coach)

Southern Virginia University Fall 2026 / Spring 2027

Responsibilities

• Manage Open Gym hours and employees over cleaning and care of Open Gym
• Actively coach and administer feedback to athletic teams and individuals
• Under the direction of Sports Performance Director, design, and implement strength, speed, power, mobility programs for a minimum of 2 athletic teams across their sport seasons
• Maintain punctuality, consistent attention to detail, and efficiency in a fast-paced environment
• Supervision/assistance of safety during other team training sessions, assisting with daily administrative work, maintenance items, operations, and other duties as assigned
• Uphold standards of excellence from the Sports Performance Department, as well as the Code of Honor associated with Southern Virginia University

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology or job-related field (NOTE: Encouraged to pursue online Masters during internship or actively preparing for a Master’s program in a related field)
• 1 year of job-related experience
• Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) completion is preferred but will consider candidates actively pursuing CSCS
• Commanding presence and voice, a moderate-high understanding of sport and weight room related movements, punctual, respectable attitude, passion for sports performance and learning

Contracted

$6000* per semester for qualified personnel
*Opportunity for hourly wage during open gym hours

Applications

Applications will be accepted until May 31st 2026. Please submit a copy of your resume, cover letters, and three (3) professional references to our Sports Performance Director, jake.barney@svu.edu

About Southern Virginia University

Southern Virginia University is a private, faith-based institution of higher education aligned with the restored gospel of Jesus Christ as taught by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. As a university, we gather faithful Latter-day Saints and those who share our values, lift intellectually, socially, and spiritually, and launch into successful lives and careers. Applicants are invited to learn more about the university at svu.edu/mission.

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