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Strength & Conditioning Internship Opportunities

Documents to be included in application should be a resume, cover letter and list of references.

Objectives

  • Provide each intern with exposure to strength & conditioning principles and how they are used within Purdue’s strength & conditioning programs.
  • Provide each intern with Big Ten Conference strength & conditioning experience.
  • Provide each intern with exposure to administrative and maintenance processes and their role within the strength & conditioning program.
  • Provide each intern with knowledge of exercises, coaching cues, and teaching progressions.
  • Prepare each intern to advance in the field of strength & conditioning.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in the implementation of Purdue’s strength & conditioning program, including set up and breakdown of equipment for each session.
  • Assist in the administrative and maintenance duties involved in the strength & conditioning program.
  • Participation in Purdue’s strength & conditioning internship curriculum.
  • Read articles recommended by the strength & conditioning staff.
* Applicants should be aware of the possibility of long days (12 hours or more is not uncommon at times) and early-morning sessions (can begin at 5:30 or 6 a.m.).
* Applicants should be able to lift and carry 50 to 80 pounds frequently and up to 100-plus pounds occasionally.

Requirements

  • All applicants must be an undergraduate or graduate student seeking an unpaid internship experience in exchange for college or class credit. No unpaid internships may be offered to "volunteers." Internships cannot be offered to international students at this time.

Application Deadlines

Spring (Second Week of January thru Final Week of April)
  • Applications will be reviewed as they are accepted. Deadline for application is November or open until filled.
Summer (First Week of June thru First Week of August)
  • Applications will be reviewed as they are accepted. Deadline for application is April or open until filled.
Fall (Third Week of August thru Second Week of December)
  • Applications will be reviewed as they are accepted. Deadline for application is June or open until filled.