Strength and Conditioning Intern

No Monetary Compensation, Voluntary

IMPORTANT NOTE

To be considered, all applicants must specify the term in which they are interested to intern.

Reports to

Strength & Conditioning Coaches

Spring/Winter: January 7th to April 25th, 2025

Summer: June 2nd to August 1st, 2025

Fall/Winter: August 25th to December 12th, 2025

Position Summary

In service to our student athletes, Penn Charter is looking for reliable, energetic and enthusiastic individuals to join our ever-growing athletic(s) programs as a strength and conditioning intern. It is the expectation that all Penn Charter strength and conditioning interns embody the mission and philosophy of the School. Penn Charter strength and conditioning interns always demonstrate a primary focus on sportsmanship, model commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and demonstrate self-awareness in all interactions and relationships. In addition to working closely and compassionately with students, strength and conditioning interns will work collaboratively with other members of the athletic department, faculty, and staff while under primary supervision of the strength and conditioning coaches. Applicants should be working toward a degree, or hold an undergraduate degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Physical Education, or another related field and be working towards an accredited certification (CSCS or SCCC).

The goal of the Penn Charter strength and conditioning department is to provide interns with a well-rounded experience incorporating all aspects of strength and conditioning and William Penn Charter School values into the curriculum. Interns will assist the strength and conditioning coaches in implementing all after school strength and conditioning programs with the current in-season term sports and off season groups. In addition, interns will be taught the fundamentals of program design and yearly planning through the weekly classroom educational meetings. An emphasis will be placed upon the professional development of each intern in an effort to prepare them for a career as a strength and conditioning coach. Familiarity with the principles and practices of the Religious Society of Friends is also highly desirable.

We offer two types of internships. The 16-week internship (Winter/Spring and Fall/Winter terms) is available twice per year. This includes the full internship curriculum and works with all current in-season sports for the respected term. The 8-week internship (Summer term) is available once per year. This includes a condensed version of the internship curriculum compared to the 16-week internship and works primarily with football and open lift times that are available to all student-athletes interested in training over the summer. Dates for the internships are listed above.

Essential Functions

Strength & Conditioning Interns will:

• Comply with all Penn Charter policies and represent the School in a positive manner at all times
• Value the dignity and worth of the individual in a context of common purpose and collective achievement
• Demonstrate an interest in student athletes and the overall athletic program
• Encourage, model and build respect, commitment, integrity, honesty, and responsibility in each student
• Help students develop into mature adults and productive citizens
• Provide leadership opportunities for student athletes
• Practice and promote positive interaction with and among student athletes, the school, prospective students, opponents, and community
• Demonstrate enthusiasm and energy for coaching and learning
• Build rapport and strong relationships with all student athletes
• Work cooperatively with school staff
• Strongly promote equity in all aspects of the athletic program. It is considered an integral part of the school program.
• Attend a minimum of 20 hours per week of weight room experience between the hours of 3:00pm to 6:30pm for the fall/winter and winter/spring terms and 7:00am-11:00am for the summer term
• Attend all weekly classroom educational meetings
• Assist with maintenance of the weight room facility
• Assist the strength and conditioning coaches with implementation of all aspects of the after-school strength and conditioning program
• Learn the basics of program design for yearly training layout
• Assist in data collection and analysis using TeamBuildr and Polar heart rate monitors
• Participation in staff lifts when applicable (optional)
• Participate in mid-term and end of term performance evaluations
• Perform other tasks and assume other responsibilities as the Strength & Conditioning Coaches may assign
  
  

Competencies

• Ability to provide knowledge, motivation and leadership in the program in which the student can excel to their full potential while competing in an atmosphere that adds to their total education including physical well being, moral character, and social and mental development
• Ability to remain professional and courteous while interacting with students and colleagues, about athletic performance
• Excellent communication skills
• High energy, initiative, and strong work ethic
• Proficient in Google & Microsoft Office software
• Strong organizational skills and patience
• Ability to multi-task & prioritize work
  
  

Physical demands

• Physical capability to frequently lift or move and carry athletic equipment
• Repetitively bend, stretch, and work outdoors in a variety of weather when necessary
• Intermittent time periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
  
  

Required Education And Experience

• Degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Physical Education or another related field
  
  

William Penn Charter School provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.