UCLA Athletic Performance Internship Winter-Spring 2025

 

The University of California, Los Angeles is accepting applications for the position of Athletic Performance Intern with Olympic Sports.  This internship will run from January-June, 2025.  

 

Duties include: 

·         Assist full-time coaches with performance training sessions 

·         Participate in the internship education program which includes two education sessions weekly and creating a sport portfolio

·         Assist with performance testing and evaluation of student-athletes

·         Assist with the implementation of performance technology such as Vald, Catapult, and performance monitoring tools.

 

Minimum requirements include:

·         Bachelor’s degree or a degree in progress in an exercise science-related field.

·         CPR/AED certification

·         Strong desire to pursue a career in collegiate strength and conditioning.

 

Preferred requirements include:

·         CSCS Certification/ SCCC Certification

·         Previous collegiate athletics internship experience

 

The positions are for volunteer coaches and no compensation will be provided.  Screening of applications has begun and will continue until all positions are filled.

 

Effective August 1st, 2015, NCAA legislation mandates that only certified personnel can coach athletes unsupervised, therefore, CSCS or CSCCA certification is required to train any athlete without the supervision of a full-time coach. Upon selection, UCLA Athletics will issue and require completion of Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA) Mandatory Reporter training. 

 

By applying for any position, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs, as may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements. As updates are made to the Policy, they will be reflected in the UCLA Conditions of Employment

 

All employees must fully comply with all NCAA, Big Ten, and the University of California, Los Angeles rules, regulations, and policies. 

 

*Employment is contingent upon completion of a satisfactory background check performed by Universal Background Screening and UCLA Athletics. UCLA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and Intercollegiate Athletics has a strong commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its coaches and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability,
age, or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: UC Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action Policy