NSCA Student Assistantship
The Future of the Strength and Conditioning Field
The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) is offering up to five student assistantships each year to qualified candidates. Students who are awarded an assistantship will have an opportunity to work with an experienced strength and conditioning coach who has earned the NSCA Coach Practitioner Distinction, has demonstrated high levels of professional service and accomplishment in the field of Strength and Conditioning and has four or more years of Head Strength and Conditioning experience.
Each recipient will be awarded a $10,000 stipend over a 12-month period.
Purpose
The purpose of the Student Assistantship Program is to link qualified students with experienced coaches to help develop the next generation of strength and conditioning professionals. This is an excellent opportunity for the college graduate to gain practical, applied experience in strength and conditioning while learning from a highly skilled and educated mentor. Additionally, the Student Assistantship program is an exceptional vehicle for the established strength and conditioning professional to access qualified apprentices.
Qualifications
The students chosen to be part of this program should demonstrate high levels of academic achievement and show a focus in the field of strength and conditioning. The following criteria will be considered when awarding the assistantships:
- Students must have completed a graduate or undergraduate strength and conditioning curriculum from an accredited college or university.
- Students should be involved in the strength and conditioning field. Work and/or volunteer experience as an assistant strength and conditioning coach will be considered.
- Applicants must possess current certification as a NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS®) and have or expect to receive CPR certification. Applicants must also be members of the NSCA.
- Applicants must supply a resume and three letters of recommendation.
(Student Testimonial)
"I can tell you first hand that the NSCA Assistantship program was instrumental in my development as a coach and to a great extent responsible for my current position as Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at PSU. The NSCA is committed to the career development of their members and I have been fortunate enough to take advantage of this membership benefit. I would encourage anyone who is interested to look into and apply to the program."
Scott Fabian, MS, CSCS, Portland State University
Applications will be accepted and reviewed by the NSCA twice a year. To be considered, applications must be postmarked no later than March 1 or October 1 during the year.
For more information please contact: assistantship@nsca-lift.org