Athletic Graduate Intern - Athletic Performance

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Gardner-Webb University is looking for a graduate intern to support the mission of our Athletic Performance Department.

Key Responsibilities:

The Graduate Athletics Intern – Athletic Performance position includes the following responsibilities:

• Under the guidance and director of the Director of AthleticPerformance design and implement programs to meet the needs and goals of the athletes and solely responsible for specific sports programs.
• Conduct assessments to identify any areas of improvement for a student athlete.
• Integrate injury prevention techniques into programs and work in partnership with Athletic Training staff on injury-specific rehab.

Requirements of the Graduate Athletics Intern – Athletic Performance:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in exercise science, sports administration or another sports/exercise-related field.
• Working towardanationally accredited certification in strength and conditioning by either the NSCA CSCS and/or the CSCCA SCCC
• Current certifications in CPR, First Aid, and AED.

Gardner-Webb University is looking for a graduate intern to support the mission of our Athletic Performance Department.

Key Responsibilities:

The Graduate Athletics Intern – Athletic Performance position includes the following responsibilities:

• Under the guidance and director of the Director of AthleticPerformance design and implement programs to meet the needs and goals of the athletes and solely responsible for specific sports programs.
• Conduct assessments to identify any areas of improvement for a student athlete.
• Integrate injury prevention techniques into programs and work in partnership with Athletic Training staff on injury-specific rehab.

Requirements of the Graduate Athletics Intern – Athletic Performance:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in exercise science, sports administration or another sports/exercise-related field.
• Working towardanationally accredited certification in strength and conditioning by either the NSCA CSCS and/or the CSCCA SCCC
• Current certifications in CPR, First Aid, and AED.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours to include evenings and weekends; travel with teams if time allows.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Commitment to Gardner-Webb University Mission and Values, including the responsibility to develop the mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual dimensions of athletic and personal performance.

Benefits include Annual Tuition Remission, a monthly stipend and Fall and Spring Housing, based on availability.

Application:

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Candidates should complete the application and include a letter of interest, résumé, and names and contact information for at least three professional references with their submission.

Gardner-Webb University (gardner-webb.edu) is a coeducational, residential, private, historically Baptist, Christian institution, located in Boiling Springs, North Carolina with easy access to Charlotte, Asheville, and Greenville-Spartanburg. The University offers 80+ undergraduate and graduate degree programs to approximately 3,000 students. GWU is a Carnegie-classified Doctoral/Professional University. In 2023, Gardner-Webb was home to students from 93 counties in North Carolina, 44 US states, and 43 foreign countries. GWU is a NCAA Division I institution with 22 athletic teams and 460 student-athletes.

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