Strength & Conditioning Intern

Summary

The Army West Point Athletic Association (AWPAA) Olympic Strength and Conditioning program is accepting applications for 3 strength and conditioning interns for the 2025 Fall semester and the full 2025-26 academic year to work with Olympic sports. The position will start in early August 2025 and end mid May 2026. Be aware this is a volunteer, UNPAID internship – some clothing and food will be provided but only apply if you can financially support yourself in the local area.

Successful applicants will benefit from exposure to Division I athletics and military/tactical training, continuing professional education (including a full educational curriculum), the opportunity to further develop as coaches in a practical setting, and on-going support from our network of intern graduates and staff members. Interns will be immersed in the day-to-day work environment and fully integrated with their mentors’ teams - this will include assisting with general administration and maintenance, session set-up and break-down, data collection, and most importantly, coaching and supporting the cadet-athletes. This internship will also fulfil hours required for the CsCCa-SCCC exam under the mentorship of Director of Strength and Conditioning, Scott Swanson.

Required Qualifications

• Desire to become a college strength and conditioning coach.
• Must either possess, or be actively working towards, an exercise science (or similar) degree and certification as either a SCCC or CSCS.

Preferred Qualifications

Summary

The Army West Point Athletic Association (AWPAA) Olympic Strength and Conditioning program is accepting applications for 3 strength and conditioning interns for the 2025 Fall semester and the full 2025-26 academic year to work with Olympic sports. The position will start in early August 2025 and end mid May 2026. Be aware this is a volunteer, UNPAID internship – some clothing and food will be provided but only apply if you can financially support yourself in the local area.

Successful applicants will benefit from exposure to Division I athletics and military/tactical training, continuing professional education (including a full educational curriculum), the opportunity to further develop as coaches in a practical setting, and on-going support from our network of intern graduates and staff members. Interns will be immersed in the day-to-day work environment and fully integrated with their mentors’ teams - this will include assisting with general administration and maintenance, session set-up and break-down, data collection, and most importantly, coaching and supporting the cadet-athletes. This internship will also fulfil hours required for the CsCCa-SCCC exam under the mentorship of Director of Strength and Conditioning, Scott Swanson.

Required Qualifications

• Desire to become a college strength and conditioning coach.
• Must either possess, or be actively working towards, an exercise science (or similar) degree and certification as either a SCCC or CSCS.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience working in an athletic performance setting. Certification from an accredited body (CSCCa-SCCC or NSCA-CSCS).
• CPR/AED/First Aid certification.

Additional Eligibility Requirements

• Must be eligible to work on a military installation.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must be 18 years of age or older

About Us

USMA is renowned as the world’s preeminent leadership development institution. Located on the banks of the Hudson River in West Point, NY, it is approximately one hour from New York City. The mission of USMA is "to build, educate, train, and inspire the Corps of Cadets to be commissioned leaders of character committed to the Army Values and ready for a lifetime of  service to the Army and Nation." This position will be housed within the AWPAA, which is a non-profit corporation organized to manage and support the 30 intercollegiate athletic programs at the Academy. The AWPAA mission is to recruit, educate, train and inspire leaders of character who are committed to the values of Duty, Honor, Country through an extraordinary NCAA Division I athletic experience.

To Apply

To apply, please email a copy of your resume, cover letter, and three references (with contact information) in a SINGLE PDF FILE to Coach Zack: anthony.zack@westpoint.edu. Make the subject of your email: “Firstname Lastname Internship”. Applicants who fail to follow the above instructions will not be considered.

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