Strength & Conditioning Intern

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Posting Number:

20260018T

Position Title:

Strength & Conditioning Intern

Position Type:

Temp/Intern

Posting Details

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Posting Details (Default Section)

Posting Number:

20260018T

Position Title:

Strength & Conditioning Intern

Position Type:

Temp/Intern

Location:

Villanova, PA

Work Schedule:

full-time/10-months

Approximate Number of Hours per Week

35

Department:

774-Athl - Weight Room

Position Summary:

Why work at Villanova?

• Join a mission-driven organization. Since Villanova University’s founding in 1842, we have been inspired by the values of truth, unity, and love, and are a community dedicated to service to others.
• Villanova has been included among the nation’s best colleges and universities. VU’s inclusion again in U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 “Best Colleges” rankings is another indication of the University’s continued prominence and forward momentum.
• Villanova’s most precious asset is our people. As an employee, you will receive a holistic benefits package, generous paid time off, a competitive retirement savings plan, flexible work options, wellness programs including gym membership, professional development, tuition assistance, and more.

The Strength & Conditioning Intern will work with head coaches to develop and implement sport specific strength & conditioning programs for a variety of varsity sports.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in the design and implementation of Villanova University Strength and Conditioning philosophy, which includes power, strength, speed, agility, flexibility, nutrition and conditioning for all 24 Varsity sports.
• On field instruction of Speed, Conditioning, Plyometric, Proprioception, and Sport Specific athletic enhancement.
• Evaluation of the athlete and integration of speed development to the strength development program, as well as instruction and organization of all team and/or private sessions. Some modalities would include, but are not limited to: acceleration, change of direction, top-end speed, agility, plyometric development, flexibility, vertical jump training, and energy system conditioning.
• Document of athlete’s progress. This would include monitoring, tracking, and reporting strength, speed, power, and explosion metrics to all athletes and coaches.
• Maintain an open line of communication with the other members of the strength staff, sport coaches, and athletes.
• Interact with athletic training staff in development of rehab protocols for injured athletes as well as development of alternative training methods for injured/rehabilitating athletes and those limited in participation.
• Be available to meet with recruits when asked by sport coaches.
• Responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of the weight room.
• Responsible for strength and conditioning programs that elicit safe and correct execution of exercise technique form.
• Perform any special assignments and projects for the Head Strength Coach as requested.
• Monitoring of weight room activity during times conducive to athletes and strength and conditioning staff.
• All duties and responsibilities must be completed in compliance with University, Conference and NCAA rules and regulations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A minimum of one year experience at the collegiate level, preferably Division I.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science or related field. CSCS, SCCC, or USAW Certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree.

Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours:

• Must be willing to work early mornings, evenings, and weekends.

Special Message to Applicants:

EEO Statement

Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian Order. The University is an equal opportunity employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University’s mission and values.

Posting Date:

03/20/2026

Closing Date (11:59pm ET):

Salary Posting Information:

$15.00 per hour

Job Classification:

non-exempt

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How did you first hear of this employment opportunity?

   • Indeed.com
   • Higheredjobs.com
   • LinkedIn
   • Glassdoor
   • Chronicle Vitae
   • Academic Keys
   • PA CareerLink/JobGateway
   • Professional Affiliation/Trade Website
   • Diversity Association/Publication Website
   • Advertisement in Academic or Professional Publication
   • Referred by a current employee
   • Referred by a friend, family member, or former employee
   • Heard about it at a conference or career fair
   • Browsing the Villanova website
   • Cabrini University employee
   • Other

2. * If your answer to the above question is "Other", please specify the source below. If this question does not apply to you, enter N/A.

(Open Ended Question)

1. * An individual associated with a prospective student-athlete is defined as: • Any person who maintains or directs others to maintain contact with a prospective student-athlete, the prospective student-athlete’s parents or legal guardians, or the prospective student-athlete’s coach; and • Such contact is directly/indirectly related to the prospective student-athlete’s athletics skills/abilities or for recruitment/enrollment at VU. Examples of individuals associated with a prospect could be any of, but not limited to, the following: • Parents/Legal Guardians • Coaches (high school, college, club) • Personal/Skills Trainers • Relatives • Strength Coach • Advisors Consistent with the above definition for what constitutes associated, are you associated with any: • Basketball (men’s or women’s) prospective student-athletes (grades 9-12) or their parents, relatives or coaches? Y N

   • Yes
   • No

2. * An individual associated with a prospective student-athlete is defined as: • Any person who maintains or directs others to maintain contact with a prospective student-athlete, the prospective student-athlete’s parents or legal guardians, or the prospective student-athlete’s coach; and • Such contact is directly/indirectly related to the prospective student-athlete’s athletics skills/abilities or for recruitment/enrollment at VU. Examples of individuals associated with a prospect could be any of, but not limited to, the following: • Parents/Legal Guardians • Coaches (high school, college, club) • Personal/Skills Trainers • Relatives • Strength Coach • Advisors Consistent with the above definition for what constitutes associated, are you associated with any: • Current VU basketball (men’s or women’s) student-athletes? Y N

   • Yes
   • No

Documents needed to complete your application:

Required Documents 1. Cover Letter / Letter of Interest 2. Resume / Curriculum Vitae

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