Sports Performance Coach Intern Jobs in Colorado

About the University of Denver & Division of Athletics

Where the Great Plains meet the Rocky Mountains, the University of Denver carries forward the spirit of exploration that defines our region. A private institution grounded in research and collaboration, DU pairs nationally recognized academic programs with a forward-looking vision for 21st-century education and a deep commitment to inclusion, giving students the experience, knowledge, and courage to tackle real-world challenges and lead diverse communities and organizations. That same ambition drives our Division of Athletics, where we build Pioneers for Life through excellence, character, and connection. We compete with a championship mindset and work with optimism, passion, grit, and integrity, forging lasting relationships one interaction at a time and creating connection points across a broad community. With 36 national championships and 18 Division I teams, DU's athletic tradition complements its academic mission - and we're always looking ahead, not just to the next title, but to what's next for you and the career you'll build here.

Position Summary

The Assistant Sports Performance Coach develops and administers the strength and conditioning program for assigned sports (Women's Basketball and Swimming), teaches safe lifting and movement technique, and supervises all assigned weight room and conditioning sessions in line with departmental philosophy and methodology. Daily responsibilities include warm-up implementation, physical monitoring, speed and agility development, recovery sessions, and athlete testing and evaluation, as well as partnering with sports medicine on return-to-play. The position may also support athlete and coaching staff education in areas such as physical stress, lifestyle management, nutrition, and general health and wellness.

Reporting to the Senior Associate Athletic Director for Sports Performance, this position assists in maintaining compliance with all NCAA, University, and Division regulations and contributes to the continued growth of the intercollegiate strength and conditioning program. Working within the Pioneer Health and Performance umbrella, the coach promotes a team-based approach to performance, health, wellness, and sport psychology services, and models a positive coaching philosophy grounded in respect and constructive communication.

Essential Functions

• Program design and implementation. Supervise strength and conditioning program design for all 17 sport programs and develop customized training programs for individual student-athletes.
• Growth of the program and professional expertise. Contribute to the continual growth and development of the University's intercollegiate strength and conditioning program; maintain a current knowledge base in weight training, cardiovascular conditioning, speed training, and nutrition; and represent the Athletics Department and University in public relations capacities as requested.
• Facility and administrative management. Supervise the Varsity Athletic weight training facility and its use within department policies and procedures; assist with budgeting, ordering, and inventory control; and compile relevant statistical information related to strength and conditioning programs.
• Team conditioning and athlete development. Oversee the physical conditioning of each team, including strength, speed, flexibility, and endurance, and actively develop student-athletes' awareness and knowledge of proper strength training techniques.
• Sports medicine collaboration and risk management. Work directly with the Sports Medicine Department to facilitate progressive rehabilitation for student-athletes and ensure compliance with University risk management policies and procedures.
• Additional administrative responsibilities. Additional administrative responsibilities may be allocated based upon expertise and experience. Responsibilities may include oversight/mentorship of professional interns, Sports Performance Fellows, fueling station budgeting/stocking and/or departmental ordering.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong Leadership Qualities
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Highly Organized and Meticulous Attention to Details
• Good Interpersonal Skills
• Proactive
• Flexibility
• Teamwork

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• One year experience as a strength coach in a collegiate setting as a full time employee or graduate assistant.
• CSCS certification with the NSCA or SCCC certification with the CSCCa (required)
• Must possess knowledge in the areas of strength and conditioning and have exceptional communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in related field
• 3 years experience

Working Environment

• Standard office environment.
• Noise level is quiet to moderate.

Physical Activities

• Ability to sit in front of a computer for an extended period.
• Occasionally required to move about the office/campus with the capability of transporting objects up to 20 lbs. with assistance.

Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Application Deadline
For consideration, please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) August 21, 2026.

Special Instructions
Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.

Salary Grade Number:
The salary grade for the position is 9.
Salary Range:
The salary range for this position is $60,000-$65,000.

The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, but not based on a candidate's sex or any other protected status.

Benefits:
The University of Denver offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO pass. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the University of Denver.

Please include the following documents with your application:
1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital, family, or parental status, pregnancy or related conditions, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. The University of Denver does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital family, and parental status, pregnancy, genetic information, military enlistment, or veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance in any of the University's educational programs and activities, and in the employment (including application for employment) and admissions (including application for admission) context, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Americans with Disabilities Act; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; the Equal Pay Act; the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act; the Colorado Protecting Opportunities and Worker's Rights ("POWR") Act; and any other federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation. For more information, please see the University of Denver's NonDiscriminationStatement.

All offers of employment are based upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history and National Sex Offender Registry background check.

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