Men’s Rugby Strength & Conditioning Intern

Additional Instructions

To be fully considered for this position, please submit all application materials by June 27, 2025.
Must be willing/able to work nights and weekends.
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• List of references
• Proof of certifications

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Key Accountabilities

| Key Accountabilities |
Program Development – 40%

• Works in conjunction with the Strength and Conditioning Coaches of men’s and women’s teams to provide a world-class athletic experience.
• Works directly with men’s rugby to implement all aspects of training including scheduling, supervision, training environment, motivation, and goal setting for individual athletes and team.
• Develops and implements year-round, sport-specific training programs for men’s rugby—including resistance, cardiovascular conditioning, flexibility, agility, and speed programs—to maximize athletic performance and limit injury potential.
• Applies professional expertise to evaluate findings and develop programs to meet sport-specific needs and goals.
• Maintains “cutting edge” approach to strength & conditioning by researching literature, observing programs at other institutions, and establishing valuable professional contacts/relationships.
• Supports, communicates, and collaborates with coaches, athletic trainers, nutritionists, and other specialists to enhance the physical development of student-athletes.
• Monitor and adjust program planning as necessary to optimize athletic performance.
• Work in cooperation with the Dartmouth Peak Performance (DP2) staff in the rehabilitation and strengthening of injured student-athletes.

Education, Training and Evaluation – 40%

• Conducts orientation sessions for varsity athletic teams to explain and demonstrate the modalities of physical training to be used for each exercise program and the associated risk management considerations.
• Teaches and instructs proper movement techniques during speed, agility, plyometric, resistance, corrective, and mobility training.
• Evaluates athletes to determine problem areas (weaknesses, imbalances, flexibility) and design corrective programs.
• Performs testing of athletes before and after program participation. Prepares results and an evaluation for each program.

Communication – 20%

• Reports results to, and consults with, team coaches regarding the developmental progress or lack thereof for individual athletes.
• Provides continuous feedback and recommendations to coaches and student-athletes regarding program improvements and changes.
• Promotes the College’s athletic program and assists in the recruitment process by meeting with prospective student-athletes on campus and providing friendly, positive, and energetic recruiting presentations and personal interactions in the weight room.

Facility Scheduling and Management 10%

• Assists strength and Conditioning Coaches with the scheduling, maintenance, supervision, and oversight of the varsity weight room.
• Enforces adherence to weight room policies and procedures for use and risk management of all training facilities. Insures adherence to safety, cleanliness, and security standards and procedures.

| | -- | Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others. | | -- | Performs other duties as assigned. |

Applicant Documents

Required Documents 1. Cover Letter 2. Resume

Optional Documents 1. Additional Document #1 2. Additional Document #2

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