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Strength & Conditioning Intern

Villanova University
locationVillanova, PA, USA
PublishedPublished: 4/7/2026
Full Time

Villanova University


Strength & Conditioning Intern



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Posting Details (Default Section) Posting Number:20260018TPosition Title:Strength & Conditioning InternPosition Type:Temp/InternLocation:Villanova, PAWork Schedule:full-time/10-monthsApproximate Number of Hours per Week35Department:774-Athl - Weight RoomPosition 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:03/20/2026Closing Date (11:59pm ET):Salary Posting Information: $15.00 per hourJob Classification:non-exempt

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  1. * How did you first hear of this employment opportunity?
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    • Referred by a current employee
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  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.

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  3. * 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 • AdvisorsConsistent 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
  4. * 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 • AdvisorsConsistent 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

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