Men's Rugby Strength & Conditioning Intern

Dartmouth College

United States, New Hampshire, Hanover

7 Lebanon Street (Show on map)

May 28, 2025

Position Information

Position Title	Men's Rugby Strength & Conditioning Intern
Position Number	0000000
Hiring Range Minimum	Please inquire.
Hiring Range Maximum	Please inquire.
Location of Position	Hanover, NH
Advertisement Text	This position works directly with our club Men's Rugby team, providing them with access to expertise, safety measures, and training opportunities. This role will support various Varsity programs, helping to improve staff-to-student ratios, enhance safety, and elevate the overall quality of training, support and student-athlete experience.
Position Purpose	The Strength and Conditioning Intern plays a critical role in achieving the overall goals of the Strength and Conditioning program for Men's Rugby. The primary responsibilities are to develop, implement, and evaluate the training of Men's Rugby as well as assist in various varsity athletic teams.
Required Qualifications	Bachelor's Degree in exercise science or a related field. Flexible, detail-oriented individual with excellent communication skills Ability to work a non-standard work week, including evenings, weekends, holidays, summers, and extensive overnight travel Highly organized and attentive to detail. Enthusiastic and creative motivational ability. Demonstrated learning orientation in the area of sports performance training and protocols. Proficient in proper movement techniques during speed, agility, plyometric resistance, and corrective and mobility training. Proficient computer skills with a major emphasis on Excel spreadsheets.
Preferred Qualifications	Certification through the NSCA (CSCS) or NSCCa (SCCC) First Aid/CPR/AED
FLSA	Exempt
Employment Category	Temporary Full Time
Schedule	Schedule varies. Includes nights and weekends.
Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries
Department Contact Phone Number
Department Contact for Cover Letter	Michelle Truncali, Dir of Strength & Conditioning, Olympic Sports
Contact's Phone Number
Equal Opportunity Employer	Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.
Background Check	Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Special Instructions to Applicants	Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy
Additional Instructions	To be fully considered for this position, please submit all application materials by June 6, 2025. Must be willing/able to work nights and weekends. Please consider uploading to Additional Documents: List of references Proof of certifications
Quick Link	https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/78988

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.