Sport Performance Coach-Intern

Position Information

Juniata College, an NCAA Division III Institution, invites applications for a full-time Sport Performance Coach-Intern. This is a 12 month position that includes a monthly stipend, room, board and full benefits.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Assistant Athletic Director of Sport Performance and Assistant Director of Sport Performance in all operations of the Strength and Conditioning program including developing and implementing training programs for Juniata’s varsity sport programs.
• Oversee the hiring, training and development of volunteer interns and student employees including handling administrative paperwork and education.
• Monitor access to fitness center exclusively for Juniata students, faculty, staff and community members.
• Track liability waiver completion and fitness center usage via software platform system.
• Collaborate with coaches and Athletic Trainers to monitor strength, fitness and rehabilitation programs.
• Stay abreast of current advances in physiology and kinesiology of human performance while bringing creative approaches, ideas and solutions to supervisor.
• Supervise and perform routine daily, weekly, monthly yearly maintenance of equipment.
• Work with Athletic Operations staff to put in work orders for facility maintenance as needed.
• Create and maintain positive relationships with campus partners

Position Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Certified in CPR, First Aid, AED is required.
• Certification from NSCA-CSCS or CSCCa-SCCC required.
• Knowledge and adherence to Juniata College, NCAA Division III and Conference (Landmark and CVC) rules and regulations
• Valid driver’s license required, clear of major violations. Juniata College reserves the right to review driving records to determine suitability for position.
• Experience at Collegiate level preferred

Supervision Required/Given

This position reports to the Assistant Athletic Director for Sport Performance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Not specified

Physical Demands

Not specified

Special Instructions to Applicants

• It is Juniata College’s policy to conduct background checks.
• A valid driver’s license is required, clear of major violations. Juniata College reserves the right to review driving records to determine suitability for position.