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The Olympic Sports Fellow / Strength & Conditioning will assist all strength and conditioning personnel to implement the strategic plan of strength and conditioning to enhance student athlete experiences in each Olympic Sport within Virginia Tech's Athletic Department. This position will report directly to the Assistant AD / Strength and Conditioning.

Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist National Strength and Conditioning Association
OR
Strength & conditioning Coach Certified Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association.
CPR/AED certified.
Commitment to promote an atmosphere of compliance and adherence to institutional, conference and knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.

Bachelor's degree in exercise science, sports administration or other sports/exercise related field.
Previous experience in Division 1 collegiate athletics or professional Strength and Conditioning setting.
Strong communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.

3

Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime

Regular

Commensurate with experience.

29

March 9, 2026

Employment for this position will begin in late June 2026.

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The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.

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