Stanford University Athletics Strength and Conditioning Program is accepting applications for Interns for the Winter-Spring 2010 Semester / Quarter (First week of January through the first week of June).
Stanford University Athletics has long been regarded as "The Champion of NCAA Champions.” Since 1990, Cardinal athletes have won 55 NCAA team championships—the most in the nation. Stanford University has won the Directors’ Cup, honoring the most successful program in NCAA Division I sports, the last 14 years. In 2007–08, Stanford won two national team championships and had 12 teams ranked in the top five and 17 ranked in the top 10. Forty-nine athletes and coaches represented Stanford at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing and won 25 individual medals.
Our goal is to provide the most comprehensive internship experience in collegiate strength and conditioning. By the end of the internship, you will be prepared to take the next step in your coaching career.Our Interns will do the following:
Learn multiple training philosophies and methodology
Become competent in exercises designed to improve a student-athlete’s physical performance (including Olympic lifting, plyometrics and med ball exercises)
Coach student-athletes through workouts under the supervision of experienced strength coaches
Learn how to plan progressive workout programs for athletesOther responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Nutritional supplementation management
Workout equipment set up and break down
Facility Maintenance
Research topics related to performance trainingQualifications:
A strong desire to pursue a career in the strength and conditioning field
Applicants must be working towards completion of a degree and require an internship to fulfill graduation requirements
Competent in anatomy and physiology
Familiar with Microsoft Excel and Word
Outgoing and professionalCompensation:
This is an unpaid internship.Other Benefits:
Workout in a top Division 1 strength and conditioning facility
Stanford apparel provided (Nike)
Coach some of the best national and international athletes in collegePlease email resume, cover letter, and 3 references to:
Jason Quan
Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach/Intern Coordinator
jasquan@stanford.edu