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Hopkins Athletics is multidivisional department with 22 programs competing at the NCAA DIII level and two programs (men's and women's lacrosse) competing at the NCAA Division I level (BIG 10 Conference). The department also hosts a variety of robust recreational activities such as club sports, intramurals, and fitness programming.

The Hopkins Athletics department seeks an innovative and forward-thinking Strength & Conditioning Intern. The intern must operate within the framework of a best-in-class athletic department at Johns Hopkins University. Hopkins encourages inquiries from candidates who value professional and personal development and will actively contribute toward a culture of diversity and inclusiveness within both the department and University setting. Hopkins Student Affairs seeks to hire, and support the professional development of, colleagues who: are equity-minded; demonstrate a commitment to inclusion; share a keen understanding of the importance of our identity as a diverse community of learners; are poised to contribute to our efforts to support student learning and offer robust leadership development and community engagement opportunities; and can contribute to our efforts to foster student connection and a sense of belonging across our university.

The Strength & Conditioning Intern works to support the mission and integrity of the Johns Hopkins University and the Athletics department. This position is responsible for designing and implementing comprehensive and evidence-based strength and conditioning programs tailored for their assigned NCAA programs. The individual will also be expected to contribute to the implementation and supervision of training sessions of teams they assist. Demonstrating adherence to the department philosophy, facility and staff schedule, equipment and facility maintenance expectations, communication responsibilities is essential. The strongest candidates will have a demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, team-based environment and a strong history of building and sustaining relationships with staff, student-athletes, and coaches.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Designs and implements sport-specific strength and conditioning programs that facilitate maximum benefits for assigned sports teams and assists when necessary for other teams noted.
• In the absence of Director of Strength & Conditioning, follows direction of Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach.
• Maintains healthy working relationships with members of the Johns Hopkins Athletics Department staff and student-athletes.
• Coordinates programming that can be implemented at practices and captain-led sessions, including warm-ups, cardiovascular training, agility, flexibility and recovery.
• Communicates and collaborates with Head Coaches, and members of the Sports Performance and Wellness team on performance enhancement, injury prevention, recovery, and conditioning best practices for assigned sports and individual athletes.
• Maintains student-athlete records and monitor progress of training programs using Teambuilder software.
• Ensures proper operation of weight room with a focus on safety/education, inclusion, and holistic growth.
• Assists Director of Strength & Conditioning in maintaining accurate inventory and control all supplies and equipment in the weight room.
• Works flexible hours as required including early mornings, evenings, and weekends (travel may be required)
• Continues education via professional development training and/or working toward degree in relevant program (maintaining relevant certifications is expected)

• Bachelor's Degree required by date of employment.
• National Strength and Conditioning Association certification required by date of employment.
• Current CPR/AED Certification.
• Experience in the sports performance industry is required.
• Familiarity with NCAA governing rules.

• USAW and FRCms certifications are preferred.
• Experience as a strength and conditioning coach at the university/NCAA or professional level is preferred.
• Experience with data-tracking technology, such as Tendo Power Analyzer, Catapult Sports, and/or force plate technology is preferred.

Classified Title: Athletics Intern 
Working Title: ​​​​​​​Strength & Conditioning Intern   
Role/Level/Range: ACRO37.5/02/CB  
Starting Salary Range: $15.00-$18.90-$22.50 HRLY (Commensurate with experience) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: M-F 8:30-5 
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt 
Location: ​​​​​​​Homewood Campus 
Department name: ​​​​​​​Sports Medicine 
Personnel area: University Student Services 

Total Rewards
The referenced salary range is based on Johns Hopkins University's good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/

Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines:
JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

**Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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Accommodation Information

If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit accessibility.jhu.edu.

Johns Hopkins has mandated COVID-19 and influenza vaccines, as applicable. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/ and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/.

The following additional provisions may apply, depending on campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.

The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.

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About Johns Hopkins University

Johns Hopkins University remains committed to its founding principle, that education for all students should be grounded in exploration and discovery. Hopkins students are challenged not just to learn but also to advance learning itself. Critical thinking, problem solving, creativity, and entrepreneurship are all encouraged and nourished in this unique educational environment. After more than 130 years, Johns Hopkins remains a world leader in both teaching and research. Faculty members and their research colleagues at the university's Applied Physics Laboratory have each year since 1979 won Johns Hopkins more federal research and development funding than any other university. The university has nine academic divisions and campuses throughout the Baltimore-Washington area. The Krieger School of Arts and Sciences, the Whiting School of Engineering, the School of Education and the Carey Business School are based at the Homewood campus in northern Baltimore. The schools of Medicine, Public Health, and Nursing share a campus in east Baltimore with The Johns Hopkins Hospital. The Peabody Institute, a leading professional school of music, is located on Mount Vernon Place in downtown Bal...timore. The Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies is located in Washington's Dupont Circle area.

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