Summer 2022 Internship Opportunities

 I received this message: 

John Newby, CEO of Virginia Bio, is excited to announce the launch of the new STEM2VA: Virginia Statewide Life Science Summer Internship Program to 100 undergraduate and graduate students with life science companies for an eight-week internship experience from June 6-July 29, 2022. 

This internship program is an excellent opportunity to train the future workforce and identify potential new hires in the future.This program will provide experiential learning that integrates knowledge and theory learned in the classroom with practical application and skills development in a professional setting.

For more information contact our Project Manager at vbcintern@vabio.org

STEM2VA is an eight week, full-time, paid summer program to connect interested students to opportunities within the private sector.

Areas of Interest

STEM2VA interns are scholars with interests in becoming future scientists, engineers, and entrepreneurs, in companies in the following areas:

• Research and Development
• Pharmaceuticals
• Diagnostics
• Digital Health
• Medical Devices/Equipment

Internship Locations

Participating companies selecting interns are located in:

• Roanoke/Blacksburg/Lynchburg
• Richmond Metropolitan Area
• Coastal Virginia (Norfolk and Hampton Roads)
• Northern Virginia
• Charlottesville/Albemarle

More Information

In the application, students will identify the region/s in Virginia where they are available to participate in an internship. Housing assistance is not provided by the STEM2VA program. Housing options may be available at nearby academic institutions. This expense will be the responsibility of the internship candidates.

Students will earn a stipend of $4,200 for the eight-week program. The Internship program is a full-time 40 hours/week commitment. The exact schedule will be based upon agreement with the employer.

In addition to the immersive industry internship experience, students will be part of a statewide cohort to gain access to a broader network and learn lucrative skills in entrepreneurship, leadership, communication, and more.

Application intake for the STEM2VA Summer 2022 program begins November 1, 2021, and must be submitted by January 31, 2022.

Important dates to keep in mind as you create and submit your application within the portal:

• Application Opens: November 1, 2021
• Application Deadline: January 31, 2022
• Internship Decision Notice Sent by Email: March 31, 2022
• 8-week Internship Period: June 6, 2022-July 29, 2022

If you have any questions about the program, the application or the application process, please email the Project Manager at vbcintern@vabio.org

S/C employment Mary Washington, Fredericksburg, VA

 Hello JMU Kinesiology, 

 

I am Asau Rodriguez and I am Interim Director of Strength and Conditioning at the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg Virgina.  I am reaching out to you to inquire about any individuals within your program or that have graduated from your program that would be interested in applying for our Part-Time Assistant Strength and Conditioning Position. I have attached the link to our job posting below, thank you for any help that you can provide.

 

https://careers.umw.edu/postings/11110

 

Asau Rodriguez

Fall 2021 Site List

 

JMU/Kinesiology - Human Performance Lab

JMU/Kinesiology - Morrison Bruce Center

Drayer Physical Therapy, Harrisonburg, VA

JMU/UREC - Athletic Training

Wampler Rehabilitation

JMU Strength and Conditioning, APC

JMU/Kinesiology – Empowerment 3

Center for Hand & Physical Therapy

Drayer Physical Therapy, Weyers Cave, VA

Appalachian Physical Therapy, Harrisonburg, VA

JMU Sports Medicine

JMU Strength and Conditioning, Bridgeforth

Next Level Athletic Development, Harrisonburg, VA

3xf Fitness, Staunton, VA

Sentara RMH in-patient physical therapy

JMU/Athletics – Sports Dietitian

Fusion Rehab, Fredericksburg, VA

Sunnyside Retirement Community – Rehabilitation

Sentara Nephrology Associates, Harrisonburg, VA

JMU Health Center

Speech and Language Center, Harrisonburg, VA

Purcellville Physical Therapy, Purcellville, VA

JMU/UREC – Fitness, Group Exercise and Wellness

Harrisonburg Rescue Squad

Summer 2021 Site List

 

Appalachian Physical Therapy, Harrisonburg, VA

Glasson Sports Medicine, Virginia Beach, VA

ChiroCynergy, Wilmington, NC

JMU Basketball Sports Performance - Coty Greene

Center for Hand and Physical Therapy, Harrisonburg, VA

UREC Athletic Training, JMU

Drayer Physical Therapy

SRMH Wellness Center

FYZICAL Physical Therapy, Manassas, VA

CHKD - Athletic Training

Pivot Physical Therapy, Suffolk, VA

Mary Washington Health System, Fredericksburg, VA

Stonewall Jackson High School, Quicksburg, VA

Pivot Physical Therapy, Midlothian, VA

UREC Fitness and Nutrition, JMU

Mississippi State University Strength and Conditioning

Crossfit Killshot, Smyrna, DE

Innova Physical Therapy Center Sportsplex

Huntsville Hospital Therapy and Sports Rehab, Huntsville, AL

Select Physical Therapy, Trumbull, CT

Goldin Athletic Training Association, John's Creek, GA

Horizon's Edge, Harrisonburg, VA

Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health, Lilitz, PA

BSR Physical Therapy, Manahawkin, NJ

Caroline County Public Schools, Caroline High, Milford, VA

Bon Secours Mercy Health Cardiac Wellness, Richmond, VA

Pivot Physical Therapy, Newport News, VA

Tuckahoe Orthopaedics, Richmond, VA

OrthoVirginia Fairfax Physical Therapy

True AP

Lab Sports Performance, Roanoke, VA

Fusion Rehab and Wellness

Pivot Physical Therapy, Colonial Heights, VA

Phoenix Physical Therapy, Barboursville, VA

SRMH InPatient Physical Therapy

Chiron Physical Therapy of VA, South Riding, VA

Wampler Rehabilitation, Harrisonburg, VA

Empowerment3: Physical Activity Mentorship

Opportunity in Godwin Hall:  

Are you interested in using the vehicles of PHYSICAL ACTIVITY and MENTORSHIP to make a difference in the lives of children and adults with disabilities, English language learners, refugees, as well as older adults?

Empowerment3 has immediate needs for the following:

• 1:1 mentors to support our school day/in school programs
• 1:1 mentors to support our afterschool programs (both on campus and in the community)
• Research assistants – assist us with data collection
• Ability First Advocates – willing to provide 1:1 support to individuals and families during our onboarding process (enrolling in programs, navigating barriers/challenges, setting up transportation, etc.)

 

Please complete the following form ASAP - https://forms.gle/3UXyBy9mnvpu9BjHA - Your support is needed as early as this week

Opportunity contact: 

Thomas E. Moran, Ph.D., CAPE

Associate Professor, Department of Kinesiology

morante@jmu.edu

****If you are chosen for this opportunity, it may be possible to earn academic credit for it. Be sure to talk to me as your involvement becomes more clear: Jana, walterjr@jmu.edu

ODU Sports Performance Internship SP22

The Old Dominion University Sports Performance department is now accepting applications for the following UNPAID positions for the Spring 2022 semester: 1) Strength and Conditioning Intern, 2) Sports Science Intern, and 3) Nutrition Intern. This internship will begin in January and expect to last till the end of the semester. Depending on performance, these interns may be asked to return for the summer semester. Those chosen will gain valuable experience working within a Division 1 sports performance department while assisting with the design and implementation of the sports performance programs for football, field hockey, swimming, and lacrosse. In addition, those chosen will gain experience working with sports science modalities such as ForceDecks and Playertek. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: assisting with the supervision and execution of the sports performance programs, set up and break down for daily training, routine maintenance and cleaning of the training facility, assisting with nutrition station duties, and completion of the internship curriculum. Required qualifications include a strong work ethic, completion or current pursuit of an undergraduate or graduate degree in exercise science or a related course of study, and a strong desire to become a sports performance professional. In addition, one should be pursuing or have CSCS or a relevant certification (NSCA, CSCS; CSCCa, SCCC; NASM, PES; USAW). Interested candidates should email a resume, cover letter, and 3 references to Aaron Rittgers at arittger@odu.edu.

Therapy Abroad Summer 2022

Therapy Abroad offers group travel and study abroad experiences designed exclusively for students studying kinesiology, sports & exercise science, pre-physical or occupational therapy, sports management, health and nutrition, and public health. Whether you are an undergrad, post grad or a graduate student, you will be able to actively participate and gain valuable hands-on experiences. If you have traveled extensively or if this is your first time going abroad, we will make sure that every step of the way is organized, safe and professional.

CONNECT WITH US! 

Website: Therapyabroad.org

Facebook: @therapyabroadtravel 

Instagram: @therapyabroad 

Email: info@therapyabroad.org

Program Flyer

Physical Therapy Tech, Glen Allen, VA

 Physical Therapy Technician 

Orthopedic outpatient physical therapy clinic seeking a dynamic individual to become part of a healthcare team in the west end of Richmond at Progress Physical Therapy, LLC www.progressphysicaltherapy.com . Position available starting August 2021. Part-time, hourly, 15-25 hours per week. If interested, please email resume to Myra Pumphrey at mpumphrey@progressphysicaltherapy.com.

Clinical Research Specialist, Duke University

 https://careers.duke.edu/job/Durham-CLINICAL-RESEARCH-SPECIALIST-NC-27710/759828400/

Fitness employment, Staunton, VA

 General Manager/Fitness and Nutrition Coach 

Exercise Physiologist internship, Herndon, VA

I received this message: 

 I am a JMU Kinesiology class of 2018 alumni. I currently work as an Exercise Physiologist at the Children's Heart Institute in Herndon, VA. I know when I was at JMU you coordinated all Kinesiology internships and I wanted to let you know of an Exercise Physiologist internship available at my office. This internship can accommodate both the 90 hours and 160 hours internship requirements, as long as that is still the requirement. This internship will involve performing cardiopulmonary exercise stress tests, as well as working with our Exercise Rehabilitation program for POTS patients. I know the summer semester just began, but if this is internship is something that interests you and you think would interest internship students please have them reach out to me at my email, kharrington@chiva.us or I can also create a flyer which you can send out to students with more details.

 

Best, 

 

Krista Harrington, MS, EP-C

Exericse Physiologist

Children’s Heart Institute

JMU Football S/C Opportunity, available immediately

I received this message: 

My name is Tyler Mayo, Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach here at JMU with the Football program. I'm reaching out on behalf of our Football Strength and Conditioning department to express our interest in hiring 1-2 interns for the Summer with the potential to stay on for the Fall semester. 

If chosen, the intern(s) would report June 4th. The length of the internship would last from June 4 - August 4. Training Camp begins August 6, and if they do a good job for us they would have the option to stay on for the season. 

The minimum requirements include: Current CPR/AED certification, a strong work ethic, punctuality, and a desire to become a strength and conditioning professional. If they do not currently possess a CPR/AED certification, we can assist them with completing that process. 

If you have any potential candidates, I would really appreciate if you provided them with my contact information below. 

Thank you so much, I hope to hear back from you soon. 

Tyler Mayo

mayotm@jmu.edu

(734) 497-1495

Tyler M. Mayo, CSCS, USAW-1

JMU Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach 

Plecker Athletic Performance Center

220 Champions Drive

Harrisonburg, VA 22807

(734) 497-1495

Physical Therapy Tech employment, Harrisonburg

 

Is currently seeking to hire a

FULL TIME PHYSICAL THERAPY TECHNICIAN / AIDE

in our Harrisonburg office

Job duties include:

•   Assisting physical therapists in patient care such as exercises and keeping patients

  moving between different components of treatment.

•   Some computer work with accessing exercise instructions and patient data entry.

  Ideal Skill Set:

•   Baseline knowledge of clinical anatomy, physiology, exercise instruction, and

  rehabilitation with ability to identify and address incorrect technique with

  performance of exercises.

•   Knowledge of/ability to learn anatomical, medical, and rehabilitation terminology

  for use in patient education and documentation.

•   Interact well with others and possess good people skills.

•   Ability to multi-task and keep up with several patients in busy times

•   Basic computer skills.

•   Recognize non-patient tasks that need to be performed to keep clinic operating

  smoothly. Hours:

•   Patients are seen Monday – Friday between the hours of 8 A.M. and 5:30 P.M.

  Benefits:

•   Paid time off

•   Health, dental, and life insurance available

•   Fair wages

•   Working in a positive health care setting that makes a difference in people’s lives

  Appalachian Physical Therapy remains 100% physical therapist owned and operated as it has been since first opening in 1986. Our eclectic approach to patient care incorporates multiple evaluation and treatment perspectives drawing from Fascial Manipulation®, dry needling/intramuscular manual therapy, the Postural Restoration Institute®, kinesiotaping, and more. Interested applicants are asked to submit a resume to our Practice Manager, Vicki Terry, via e-mail vmterry@aptfc.com or via fax (540) 901-8773.

part time lifeguard employment, Harrisonburg

 PRN - Lifeguard: Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community, Inc. - Lifeguard - PRN (as needed) (paylocity.com)

Full-time Fitness Employment, Harrisonburg

 Fitness Assistant, Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community

Located in Harrisonburg, VA

Physical Therapy, Estes Park, CO

We are a fitness and physical therapy clinic in beautiful Estes Park, CO. We have an awesome internship program that gives students in the exercise science field a chance to intern in a great clinic that incorporates fitness and physical therapy into one. We have filled our summer positions but we are still looking for Fall 2021 and Spring 2022 interns. I am hoping that you are able to pass this along to any advisors or students that can find this information useful! I have attached a flyer with some information regarding this opportunity. 

Thank you, have a great day!

 

Nik Buchman

Fitness Manager/ Internship Supervisor

MedX of Estes

Flyer for opportunity

Unpaid Internship Scholarship

 The 2021 Summer for-credit Unpaid Internship Scholarship (UIS) is up and accepting applications!

The application deadline is Friday, April 16^th. For details visit the website.

• The scholarship is up to $3,000
• The GPA requirement is 2.0
• Virtual internships DO qualify
• You may include living expenses in your calculations even if you are living with family (you would be expected to contribute)

 

You can also attend one of the last UIS Q&A sessions!

 

All sessions are from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. in the Zoom Room below.

https://jmu-edu.zoom.us/j/8197190572?pwd=NGhQNW9mRk4vUFJCR1UxUmsxYTF6QT09

 

Tuesday, April 6

Thursday, April 14

 

Contact: 

Jennifer Rupert, M.A., M.I.I.M. | she/her

Internship Coordinator, Career Advisor

 rupertja@jmu.edu 

Certified personal trainers and lifeguards

 Local wellness center (RMH Wellness) is looking to hire certified personal trainers and lifeguards. Positions are posted here: https://www.sentaracareers.com

Burn Boot Camp Employment, Harrisonburg

Received from a current Exercise Science student: 

I wanted to pass along that my internship location is looking to hire more trainers. You can work there without a CPT if you have a KIN degree. You can also start if you’re in the process of earning your CPT. The location is Burn Boot Camp in Harrisonburg, VA. They are a group fitness facility with a personal training component. 

3xf Fitness Employment, Staunton, VA

KIN Department received this message: 

I wanted to reach out and ask if you knew of any recent exercise science graduates who are still local and looking for a job? We have a few openings at 3xf and are looking for a part time coach to coach group classes and/or run personal training sessions. There may even be a possibility to add a nutrition coach as well.

 

Contact: 

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Dani Almarode B.S., M.A.T., Ph.D.
3xF Associate and Coach

3xF Nutrition Coach
(540)256-4595
Dani@3xf.fitness