Internship Process
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
College Senior or College Graduate
2.5 GPA
At least 160 hours of confirmed volunteer work at a fitness/ strength facility with a recognized strength and conditioning professional.
Current student member of the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) or Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association (CSCCa)
OR a Level One Club Coach certification through the United States of America Weightlifting (USAW)
CPR/ First Aid Certification (send a photocopy of your certification)
Majoring in Exercise Science, Fitness, Health and Human Performance, Biomechanics, or a related course of study.
Entrance Interview-
The following materials are to be submitted prior to consideration for interview:
Resume
Letter of application
Transcript
3 letters of reference
INTERN Experience
1 semester (minimum 35-hours/ week for 16-weeks).
INTERN hours will include mandatory hours during various times of day in order to expose the observer to all facets of strength coaching.
Internship Academic Curriculum (16-weeks)
One section of the Internship Manual will be completed every week.
The performance on the curriculum is either satisfactory or unsatisfactory.
PROFESSIONALISM
Professional Appearance
Punctuality
Diligence in recording time log (must be signed by supervisor)
Initiative (Cleaning and organizing of equipment and facility)
Interaction with student-athletes
Interaction with staff
Independence
ATTENDANCE POLICY
Late twice without notice - Dismissal from program.
Absent once without notice - Dismissal from program.
