Graduate Fellowships in Exercise and Sport Science

Graduate fellowships for the M.S. in Exercise and Sport Science program are highly sought-after opportunities that provide you with hands-on learning and reduced tuition costs.

Fellowship Types

The Master of Science in Exercise and Sport Science fellowship offers a wide range of graduate fellowship opportunities, including external and internal (on-campus) positions of the following types:

  • Presidential Fellowships provide 100% of your graduate tuition and include a 9-month, unpaid fellowship placement of 25 hours per week.
  • Provost Fellowships provide 50% of your graduate tuition and include a 9-month, unpaid fellowship placement of 15 hours per week.

Featured Fellowship Opportunities

Please note: This list does not include all of our M.S. in Exercise and Sport Science fellowships. Apply to discover additional opportunities!

Harvard Strength & Conditioning Coach (Provost)

Job Description

The Harvard Strength & Conditioning Fellowship position offers Division I experience with 42 varsity sports (most in the country) and training in an educational environment. You will have a chance to learn how to write programs, get hands-on coaching experience, work with a variety of teams, take part in weekly intern meetings and be part of passionate and knowledgeable strength and conditioning staff. This experience will help you to become a successful strength and conditioning coach. This internship is CSCCa mentorship-approved and will help you prepare for the SCCC exam. There is also potential for future recommendations or opportunities in the field of strength and conditioning.

Position Responsibilities

  • Assist with running warmups of the various teams.
  • Assist with the on-floor coaching of the student-athletes.
  • Assist with the setup and clean-up of the facility.
  • Weekly program writing assignments.
  • Taking part in a weekly staff meeting.

Spaulding Adaptive Sports Center Fellow (Provost)

Job Description

Spaulding Adaptive Sports Centers “SASC” is part of the Spaulding Rehabilitation/Mass General Brigham Network. With clinicians and adaptive sports specialists, “SASC” provides year-round recreation programs to individuals with any (physical, intellectual, mental health) disability. Many are inpatients at Spaulding Hospital, where adaptive sports and recreation help their rehabilitation and continue when they go home; however, any community member with any impairment is welcome to participate. We encourage each client to try new activities and return to sports they enjoyed before their illness or injury. Participation empowers clients and benefits all areas of wellness to improve their quality of life. We help clients overcome barriers, and then set and reach goals as they “find their strength”.

Position Responsibilities

  • Daily adaptive sports program implementation with clients of all ages and with a wide variety of disabilities.
  • Equipment set up with adaptations for each client; maintenance & inventory between seasons.
  • Helping transfer clients into adaptive equipment, and problem-solving adaptations with team.
  • Documentation of daily sessions for each client.
  • Contributing to program development and daily details under the guidance of full-time experienced staff.
  • Inter-disciplinary collaboration within Spaulding (providing exposure to the fields of Recreation Therapy, Physical and Occupational therapy).
  • Occasional involvement with community outreach with other regional adaptive sports organizations.

U.S. Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine Research Fellow (Provost)

Job Description

The US Army Research Institute of Environmental Medicine (USARIEM) is an internationally recognized military laboratory located in Natick, Massachusetts with the overreaching research goal of maximizing and optimizing Warfighter health and performance. USARIEM’s research is divided into three divisions: Military Performance, Military Nutrition, and Thermal and Mountain Medicine. Graduate fellows will participate in ongoing and upcoming research studies regarding wearable technology-based physical performance limits, female Warfighter thermophysiology, and Arctic Warfighter performance optimization. These studies seek to characterize the physiological responses of Warfighters to combined thermal and metabolic strain as well as develop new methods for predicting energy expenditure and fatigue in active military personnel. The participant will gain knowledge, skills and abilities related to exercise laboratory procedures as well as data collection, entry, organization and analysis. In addition, the participant will gain valuable educational experience by learning about human research policies and procedures, scientific literature searches, as well as technical report preparation.

Position Responsibilities

  • Learn and perform institute standard operating procedures (SOPs) for proper equipment set-up and maintenance following training with credentialed USARIEM researchers.
  • Complete Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) training.
  • Obtain Human Research Procedures Credentials for:
    • Cardiorespiratory exercise testing
    • Voluntary muscle performance testing
    • Dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA)
    • Telemetric temperature sensor
  • Obtain all human resources, information technology, and security training certificates required of USARIEM volunteers.
  • Perform and assist laboratory benchtop work.
  • Assist in writing and editing of research reports.
  • Conduct searches of scientific literature.
  • Collect, analyze, and chart research data.
  • Support the overall vision of the Military Performance Division.

Merrimack College Strength and Conditioning (Presidential)

Job Description

Expectations are 25 hours per week. Each candidate will be assigned a minimum of 2 varsity sports and will assist with other teams and coaches on a need basis. Further, each candidate will provide design, implementation and correction for all assigned duties. We will work with our students to ensure their coaching and academic schedules are not conflicting. Merrimack College is a Division 1 institution as a member of the Northeast Conference (NEC) and participates in Hockey East (HEA) and America East (AE).

Check out our Instagram: @MerrimackSC

Position Responsibilities

  • Be capable of fulfilling all required duties of Graduate Fellow Strength and Conditioning Coach.
  • Assist in all training and preparation for all of the varsity intercollegiate sports.
  • Regularly and actively participate in weekly administrative and professional development staff meetings.
  • Assist in the supervision of Interns in Strength and Conditioning.
  • Have a working knowledge and adherence to all NCAA, NEC and Hockey East rules and regulations.
  • Understand the institutional and departmental mission and goals and ensure support.
  • Develop strong working relationships with administrative, coaching and support staff within Athletic Department.
  • Develop year-round sport-specific training programs for assigned teams.
  • Report any information to the Associate Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Welfare that may be in question.
  • Achieve and maintain CPR/ First Aide certification.
  • Achieve or be working towards, and maintain pertinent certification to the Strength and Conditioning field (CSCS, CSCCa)
  • Accept responsibility for all equipment and appearance of the Strength and Conditioning facility.
  • Accept responsibility for the well-being of all student-athletes utilizing the services of the Strength and Conditioning department.
  • Continually participate in professional development in order to stay current with any new information that may benefit the program and student-athletes.
  • Be visible at athletic competitions and support the student-athletes
  • Meet regularly with the Director of Strength and Conditioning and follow up on any duties that may be assigned.
  • Communicate regularly and effectively with Head sport coaches and staff regarding any and all pertinent information.
  • Maintain a level of professionalism in and around the Merrimack Campus community and around student and student-athletes.
  • Build relationships with the Merrimack Community.

Merrimack College Strength and Conditioning (Provost)

Job Description

Expectations are 15 hours per week. Each candidate will be assigned a minimum of 2 varsity sports, and will assist with other teams and coaches on a need basis. Further, each candidate will provide design, implementation and correction for all assigned duties. We will work with our students to ensure their coaching and academic schedules are not conflicting. Merrimack College is a Division 1 institution as a member of the Northeast Conference (NEC) and participates in Hockey East (HEA) and America East (AE).

Instagram: @MerrimackSC

Position Responsibilities

  • Be capable of fulfilling all required duties of Graduate Fellow Strength and Conditioning Coach.
  • Assist in all training and preparation for all of the varsity inter-collegiate sports.
  • Regularly and actively participate in weekly administrative and professional development staff meetings.
  • Assist in supervision of Interns in Strength and Conditioning.
  • Have a working knowledge and adherence to all NCAA, NEC, and Hockey East rules and regulations.
  • Understand the institutional and departmental mission and goals and ensure support.
  • Develop strong working relationships with administrative, coaching, and support staff within Athletic Department.
  • Develop year-round sport-specific training programs for assigned teams.
  • Report any information to Associate Athletic Director for Student-Athlete Welfare that may be in question.
  • Achieve and maintain CPR/ First Aide certification.
  • Achieve or be working towards, and maintain pertinent certification to the Strength and Conditioning field (CSCS, CSCCa).
  • Accept responsibility for all equipment and appearance of the Strength and Conditioning facility.
  • Accept responsibility for the well-being of all student-athletes utilizing the services of the Strength and Conditioning department.
  • Continually participate in professional development in order to stay current with any new information that may benefit the program and student-athletes.
  • Be visible at athletic competitions and support the student-athletes.
  • Meet regularly with Director of Strength and Conditioning and follow up on any duties that may be assigned.
  • Communicate regularly and effectively with Head sport coaches and staffs regarding any and all pertinent information.
  • Maintain a level of professionalism in and around the Merrimack Campus community and around student and student-athletes.
  • Build relationships with Merrimack Community.

HAUS Sports Performance Coach (Provost)

Job Description

Haus of Athletes, is a state-of-the-art Strength and Conditioning facility that serves over 2,500 athletes annually. Haus of Athletes Strength and Conditioning Fellowships are designed for students who are interested in working with primarily youth and high school athletes. Haus of Athletes Fellows will work hands-on alongside experienced, certified professional strength and conditioning coaches and will receive guidance from the Internship Manager, Jacob Alben, on best practices, strategies and methods. Fellows will complete an initial training program in which they will learn the Haus of Athletes culture, training system, practice coaching movements and learn the logistics of facilitating strength and conditioning training sessions. Upon completion of training, Fellows will be integrated into various Haus of Athletes programs that include the Junior Development System (JDS), Athletic Development System (ADS), High School Team Strength and Conditioning, and our Football, Basketball, and Lacrosse Academies. As each Fellow progresses in learning our system, responsibilities during sessions will increase, all the way to taking lead with certain groups. Throughout the Fellowship, Haus of Athletes Fellows will experience educational workshops to accompany and enrich their learning.

Position Responsibilities

  • Assist with and lead strength and conditioning programs.
  • Exercise prescription for youth and high school athletes.
  • Instruction of mobility, flexibility, dynamic warm-up, cool-down, and recovery portions of athlete training programs.
  • Implementation of speed, agility and conditioning drills.
  • Facilitation of power and resistance exercise techniques.
  • Identification and correction of athlete movement faults.
  • Gain knowledge and experience working as a strength and conditioning coach. • Attendance of educational workshops.
  • Adherence to daily schedule and training schedule responsibilities
  • Prepare and maintain the facility, cleanliness, and organizational standards.

Club Sports Graduate Fellow (Provost)

Job Description

The graduate fellow in the Office of Campus Fitness and Recreation will be primarily responsible for the oversight, administration and management of the Club Sports program, which includes 22 programs and over 500 student-athletes. More specifically, the candidate will assist with budgeting, operations, student engagement and marketing. The candidate will work collaboratively with athletic administrative staff to focus on retention efforts and improving the overall club sports experience through increased programming, improved organization and collaboration and enhanced publicity. This position has responsibilities related to student leader and student staff development, risk management, financial oversight, travel and program development and assessment.

Position Responsibilities

  • Work with club sport captains and coaches to develop team and department policies on budgeting, operations and travel.
  • Review and approve club sport apparel requests, working with the athletic communications staff to ensure licensing and compliance with College guidelines.
  • Assist with the management of the club sport budget; process payments for club sport organizations, with the assistance of the Manager of Athletic Administrative Services and advise club treasurers on financial policies and help facilitate purchases for club sport organizations as needed.
  • Inventory club sport equipment and uniforms.
  • Organize special events throughout the year to engage club sport members and promote club involvement such as participation in welcome week events, showcase or appreciate nights and end-of-semester/year recognition events.
  • Assist with the development and facilitation of officer training sessions held at the beginning of each semester and as needed.
  • In collaboration with the athletic communications team, advance publicity efforts of all club sport programs by creating and regularly updating a club sport website, maintaining and promoting social media efforts, and publicizing student efforts and accolades throughout campus.
  • Assist with club sport recruiting efforts at Admission Open Houses and Accepted Student Days.
  • Serve as a mentor to club sport captains, providing guidance on budgeting, marketing and leadership.
  • Maintain and update the club sport manual.
  • Meet with club officers and members as needed to discuss progress, issues/challenges, and disciplinary matters.
  • Monitor participation agreements/informed consents for all club sport participants; provide rosters to club officers and student staff for roster verifications.
  • Assist with the approval of all club spot travel; review Travel Requests and Itineraries, meet with club officers to discuss logistics when necessary, and assist with travel arrangements (e.g. hotel payments, rental vehicles, flights, etc.).
  • Ensure each club is compliant with college and club sports policies.
  • Ensure students and or coaches certifications are up-to-date in First Aid & CPR/AED if necessary.
  • Position involves working some evenings and weekends.

Town of Andover Fitness & Wellness Fellow (Provost)

Job Description

The Fellowship Position will be the focal point of the Fitness Room and Wellness programming. The Fellow will interact with the participants including teaching group lessons, working one-on-one with individuals, assisting in exercise testing, etc. The Fellow will help plan and put into action wellness related activities and services and prepare program plans and function as a leader in carrying out various types of programs. The Fellow will have opportunities to gain theoretical and practical experience in working with seniors in developing wellness programs. Other areas of review will be long range planning, security, equipment maintenance, etc.

Position Responsibilities

  • Development and implementation of fitness and wellness programming.
  • Conduct gym orientations and fitness programming in a fully ADA-accessible gym.
  • Assess the mobility of seniors and assist in developing an exercise regime working with physical therapy and doctors recommendations.
  • Work with the Assistant Director in marketing wellness programs.
  • Oversee safety and maintenance of gym equipment.

MaxWay Performance Fellow (Provost)

Job Description

MaxWay Performance is a functional fitness and sports performance facility on the seacoast of New Hampshire that trains athletes and adults of all ages. MaxWay will be able to provide a unique experience for Fellowship applicants because we will be able to place the Fellow in both public sector and private sector strength and conditioning. They will be able to run a strength and conditioning program, conduct any research required for their academics, and explore the ins and outs of the strength and conditioning field. The Fellows would be able to spend time training with public and private schools athletic teams and students at one of our contracted schools or club teams; but also learn and experience private section S&C by training within our brick and mortar facility where we train middle school, high school & college athletes, while also adults and seniors in a small group personal training setting. Fellows that are chosen for our MaxWay fellowship will be provided with a monthly gas stipend and the opportunity to take the Certified Functional Strength Coach Online Level 1 exam to earn their certification. MaxWay will pay for the CFSC online level 1 for Fellows.

Position Responsibilities

  • Running and implementing strength and conditioning of athlete groups in facility, on field, or at respective schools as the primary coach with support and guidance from the Fellowship Coordinator.
  • Assist with conditioning of adult groups at MaxWay’s facility as the primary coach with support and guidance from the Fellowship Coordinator.
  • Participate in weekly education provided by MaxWay staff.
  • Participate and collaborate during coach education and professional development.
  • Set Fellowship goals and expectations for the 9-month period of Fellowship.

UMASS Lowell Sports Performance Fellow (Provost)

Job Description

Graduate Fellows at UMASS Lowell Sports Performance will have the opportunity to aid in the athletic development of over 400 Division 1 student-athletes. Individuals will gain the necessary skills and knowledge to pursue a career in the field of strength and conditioning at any level. Along with training athletes in the weight room, our Sports Performance Graduate Fellows will gain the necessary understanding to design speed, agility and conditioning sessions. Additionally Graduate Fellows will have the opportunity to manage game day responsibilities and have the opportunity to travel with athletic programs. These individuals will also aid in the daily operations of our Athletic Refueling Station.

Position Responsibilities

  • Design and implement training programs for designated athletic program under the supervision of a member of our Sports Performance Staff.
  • Assist the Sports Performance staff with the day-to-day operations of the weight room.
  • Aid in the supervision and execution of the training programs for our Division 1 Athletic programs.
  • Assist in the daily operations of our Athletic Refueling Station.

Boston College Strength & Conditioning Coach (Provost)

Job Description

Graduate Fellowships within the Strength and Conditioning department are available through a master’s program at Merrimack College. Each successful candidate will be assigned 2-3 varsity athletic teams to design and implement year-round strength and conditioning programs. There will be direct mentoring from the Director and Assistant S&C coach via daily and weekly staff meetings and performance reviews that will cover an extensive education curriculum and professional development activities. The expected outcome of this assignment is that each candidate gains the necessary competencies and becomes prepared to excel as a successful Strength and Conditioning coach.

Position Responsibilities

  • It will be the responsibility of each successful candidate to create a comprehensive physical preparation program for multiple varsity sport teams.
  • Attend all staff meetings.
  • Complete educational requirements.
  • Participate in professional development activities.
  • Schedules will be individualized based on class schedules and coaching assignments.

Tufts University Strength & Conditioning Coach (Provost)

Job Description

For some background on your potential experience, last year we were 2nd in the Directors Cup, and the year before we won it. This means we were the #2 athletic program in all of DIII in 2022-2023. We have had 11 team National Champions and over 50 individual National Champions since our strength staff came together.

In the last four years, we have placed 3 of our fellows into full-time collegiate strength coach positions during their fellowship. After completing their fellowship at Tufts, we have helped place another 6 of our fellows into collegiate strength coach positions. We have created a mentoring program where you will have the opportunity to lead teams and write their programs as soon as you get to campus. We also have opportunities for you to make good money while you are on campus by taking on personal training, open varsity weight room times, and leading club team training. As we take a lot of pride in being Jumbos, you will be outfitted with plenty of strength and conditioning gear as well as team issued gear.

Our ideal candidate shows up early, wants to be on the floor with teams as much as their schedule allows, takes critiques well, and is interested in developing into a great collegiate strength coach. We have incredibly high standards for the entire staff and if that challenge appeals to you, we look forward to talking with you.

Position Responsibilities

  • Programming for team(s).
  • Leading training sessions for teams.
  • Assisting with training for the largest teams.
  • Being on the floor as much as possible.
  • Weekly education sessions.
  • Site visits to other schools.
  • Tracking VJ/Speed/Weight data and entry.

Kinesiology Research Fellow (Provost)

Job Description

The Kinesiology Graduate Fellow at Merrimack College will be primarily responsible for planning, organizing, implementing, analyzing and presenting research projects in conjunction with Andrew Cannon. The Fellow will also be responsible for teaching assistant duties with the Kinesiology 1/Biomechanics and Kinesiology 2/Pathomechanics academic courses. The Fellow will also be responsible for campus and community outreach to further Kinesiology inquiry, research and education as well as direct supervision/assistance/guidance to any undergraduate projects.

Position Responsibilities

Professionalism and Team:

  • Maintain professionalism in all interpersonal interactions with staff, students, and research subjects, including: appropriate attire; appropriate verbal and written/email expression; and appropriate online presence and content.
  • Maintain constant communication, keeping Andrew Cannon and other team members apprised of all plans and progress.
  • Assist with research schedules and weekly research meetings; bring reports to each meeting stating progress from last.
  • Be responsive to constructive criticism, understanding that criticism of behavior is not the same as criticism of the individual.
  • Address any interpersonal conflict promptly, directly, personally, and professionally.
  • Maintain an active on-campus presence throughout the week.
  • Given the nature of human subjects research, maintain a flexible 7-day-a-week schedule.
  • Step in when help is needed, regardless of the task.
  • Check with Andrew Cannon before emailing or contacting individuals outside of the department, including non-Merrimack-affiliated individuals.
  • Always ask for clarification if roles or responsibilities are unclear.

Leadership:

  • Serve as a constructive, cooperative leader in research projects at the graduate and undergraduate level.
  • Demonstrate initiative, leadership, and altruism.
  • Assist with the recruitment and management of undergraduate student volunteers.
  • You are actively encouraged to develop independent plans, once vetted by Andrew Cannon.

Research Tasks:

  • Work closely with Andrew Cannon in the development and implementation of research projects.
  • Assist in the writing process, including applications for grant funds, IRB applications, applications for presentations at conferences and analysis and submission of research manuscripts.
  • Perform independent research – both in the laboratory and by analyzing the literature.
  • Schedule and participate in research training sessions as needed.
  • Manage recruitment of subjects for research studies.
  • Maintain laboratory equipment as needed to ensure it is working properly.
  • Ensure the Human Performance Laboratory and research areas are clean and organized.

Additional Tasks (may take as much time as other tasks):

  • Support other offices for “all hands on deck events,” such as open houses, accepted student days and sponsor visits.

Women's Health Research Fellow (Presidential)

Job Description

The Merrimack College Graduate Fellow in Women’s Health will work alongside Dr. Melissa St. Hilaire in the Department of Computer and Data Sciences and in the Center For Health Inclusion, Research And Practice on a recently funded research study entitled “The FeMSLeeP study: Field-based study of menstrual cycle phase on sleep, light exposure and performance in young women”, which aims to quantify the impact of the menstrual cycle on sleep, light, circadian rhythms and neurobehavioral performance in young healthy women. The Graduate Fellow will work closely with Dr. St. Hilaire to recruit and enroll participants, collect longitudinal data and complete data analysis in support of the aims of the study.

In addition, the Graduate Fellow will have the opportunity to conduct data analysis on data collected from Dr. St. Hilaire’s other funded research studies in collaboration with colleagues from Brigham and Women’s Hospital.

Position Responsibilities

  • Administer and review participant screening questionnaires for eligibility criteria.
  • Administer and review daily sleep diaries.
  • Administer neurobehavioral tests.
  • Manage study equipment.
  • Handle and store biological specimens.
  • Record data in the study REDCap database.
  • Assist with supervision of undergraduate research assistants.
  • Assist with data management and analysis.
  • Assist with IRB submissions, compliance reviews and grant reports.

REHAB Research Fellow (Provost)

Job Description

As a Graduate Research Fellow in the REHAB Lab, the fellow will work primarily in the conduct and publication of independent and collaborative scholarly research on topics focused on the role exercise and other lifestyle behaviors can play in the treatment and prevention of chronic disease, with a targeted focus on mental health, substance use and cardiometabolic disease and disability. All research by the fellow will involve relevant collaboration with other Merrimack faculty members, as well as with investigators at other institutions (e.g., UCLA, National Center for PTSD at VA Boston Healthcare System, Tufts Medical Center, Greater Lawrence Family Health Center, and Yale New Haven Hospital, among others). This position would be beneficial to students interested in pursuing doctoral degrees, PA/OT/PT school, or other careers in research or clinical settings.

Position Responsibilities

  • Conducting cardiopulmonary exercise testing, muscular strength and power assessments.
  • Interpreting metabolic and performance data from exercise fitness tests.
  • Exercise program design/prescription (i.e., exercise mode, intensity, frequency and duration) for individuals with and without physical limitations/disabilities, and data collection/maintenance.
  • Overseeing the recruitment of participants.
  • Manage IRB documents as it relates to modifications to ongoing study protocols or the development of new projects.
  • Conducting testing and training sessions.
  • Assuring quality of sessions.
  • Participating in all on-site audits and study meetings.
  • Assisting with supervision of other research staff (if applicable).
  • Managing multiple aspects of project administration including budget and participant compensation.

Active Living & Community Wellness Coordinator, Andover/North Andover YMCA (Provost)

Job Description

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Active Living & Community Wellness Coordinator is directly responsible for supervising and managing Active Living Center (ALC) classes, programs, and events at the Andover/North Andover YMCA, as well as designing and implementing Community Wellness initiatives. This staff member will be responsible for innovative ALC programming as well as researching and supporting grant funding opportunities to support ALC and Community Wellness initiatives. The Active Living & Community Wellness Coordinator is responsible for measuring and ensuring member satisfaction, and increasing volunteer engagement. The Active Living & Community Wellness Coordinator must be committed to expanding our diversity and inclusion efforts and ensuring equity in all we do and to all we serve.

Position Responsibilities

  • Schedule, organize, implement, develop, and manage programs for senior members of the Andover/North Andover YMCA. The majority of ALC programs focus on group exercise, but may also include sports, arts and humanities, wellness, meditation, cooking, dancing, education, volunteerism, and book clubs. Major focus on creating programs that grow membership and increase member satisfaction and general sense of community.
  • Ensure high-quality innovative program development that is healthy, engaging, and enjoyable.
  • Coordinate group exercise and program staff and volunteers in assigned areas. Organize people, and activities, and use of space for efficiencies and effectiveness.
  • In addition to ALC, also responsible for coordination and scheduling of Rock Steady Boxing (Parkinsons) programs, Nuero-fit assisted exercise programs, the LiveSTRONG program and investigating other related programs of interest.
  • Organize monthly social activities for senior members and/or community guests.
  • Design and implement Community Wellness initiatives, including a minimum of 15 documented hours each month in community wellness engagement designed to support membership – education &/or fitness depending on area of direct service qualifications and available funding sources.
  • Compile records including program statistics and related data to ensure maximum impact on member and community needs.
  • General upkeep, injury prevention, and overall tidiness of the Active Living Center.
  • Measure progress against goals and ensure continuous improvement.
  • Recruit and engage member and community volunteers, including college interns and grad fellows to the ALC and Community Wellness efforts. Provide a valuable experience for all volunteers and complete any necessary documentation for interns and fellows.
  • Work with Healthy Living Director to identify and secure funding to support programs and initiatives. Prepare and submit reports to articulate grant impact as directed and/or required.
  • Support Association and Branch fundraising efforts in conjunction with the philanthropy team including assistance attaining annual campaign goal.
  • Be aware of and assure compliance with state and local regulations as they relate to the ALC and Community Wellness. Ensure that program standards are met and proper safety procedures are followed.
  • Develop and maintain professional relationships with members (know and use member names, make an effort to know members and positively engage).
  • Attendance is mandatory for all trainings or meetings as required by management team.
  • Perform any and all other functions necessary to support the smooth and efficient operation and overall success of the Active Living Center, Wellness Department, and Branch. Including manager on duty and other assigned obligations.
  • Support Healthy Living Department with personal training and the related responsibilities to train and bill clients.

Y-Abilities Inclusion Fellowship, Andover/North Andover YMCA (Provost)

Job Description

The Y-Abilities Inclusion Fellow will provide support for all initiatives for the department they
are assigned. This fellowship offers experience in fundraising, program development, delivery,
and assessment; as well as supervising and training of volunteers, and community outreach. The role specifically works with individuals with intellectual disabilities of a variety of ages.

Position Responsibilities

  • Direct, implement, promote and supervise program activities to meet the needs of the
    community and fulfill YMCA healthy initiatives objectives.
  • Compile program statistics. Regularly analyze data to ensure it meets quality performance
    standards.
  • Provide support and guidance to directors, instructors, and staff to ensure the program
    achieves quality performance outcomes.
  • Establish and maintain collaborative relationships surrounding communities and other
    referral networks to enhance awareness of programs and increase referrals.
  • Respond to inquiries from the public and members about programs.
  • Support directors in implementing programs.
  • Support the evaluation and intake process of program participants.
  • Assist with retention and commitment of program participants.
  • Monitor daily operations to adhere to all YMCA health and safety standards and policies.

Food Justice Fellow (Provost)

Job Description

The Food Justice Research and Action Cluster at Merrimack College is in search of graduate fellow for the 2024-2025 academic year. The Fellowship would be an administrative, research and community-outreach experience position. The role would involve interacting with Merrimack faculty, staff, and students, as well as local community members and organizations (e.g., Lawrence, MA). It would involve coordinating internal events (e.g., at the community garden) and those involving external partners.

Position Responsibilities

  • Coordinate event-planning and catering orders, speaker invitations, contracts and communication.
  • Conduct literature reviews for grant applications, manuscript preparation and laying the groundwork for scholarly work in this area.
  • Investigate interest in academic/curricular features like certificates or minor.
  • Attend community events/meetings to learn about community needs and keep the partnerships engaged.
  • Scheduling meetings.
  • Research grant opportunities.

Northern Cyclones Strength & Conditioning Coach (Provost)

Job Description

Fellow will be assisting with day to day operations of the ice hockey training facility. This will provide in-depth hands on experience on a daily basis. Groups range in age from 9 to 21 years old. There’s no better learning experience than hands-on coaching, and the opportunity is abundant here. Working with younger groups will help the coach learn how to control groups and administer basic movement patterns. Our teenage groups are perfect for fine-tuning the coach’s individual coaching style and perfect our demonstrations and coaching cues. Our older groups are where we learn our role within performance development by tinkering athlete’s volume and load. Additionally, fellow will learn proper progressions, regressions, and rehab exercises according to the athlete’s movement quality and injury status.

Position Responsibilities

  • Participate in running team training sessions.
  • Demonstrate exercises.
  • Coach proper weight lifting form.
  • Assist in cleaning and weight room maintenance.
  • Help facilitate and administer rehab and regression protocols.
  • Communicate properly with head coaches.
  • Give feedback to players and head coaches.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology Community Wellness Graduate Fellow (Provost)

Job Description

MIT Health Community Wellness provides resources, services and programs with MIT’s unique culture in mind.

We offer a wide range of classes for all members of the MIT community and all levels of experience. Designed to fit into participant’s busy schedules and help improve the quality of their life, classes are offered in a friendly, welcoming atmosphere that fosters an environment of social support. Groups are kept small, enabling instructors to offer personal attention to each participant.

The getfit challenge is a 12-week, team-oriented fitness challenge open to the entire MIT community. The goal of getfit is to help make MIT a healthier community by encouraging participants to exercise regularly. During the challenge, which typically runs from early February through April, teams of five to eight people can qualify for prize drawings based on the average number of minutes exercised each week.

Step Your Way is a 6-week challenge that takes place in the fall as a lead-up to getfit. The goal is to help individuals increase their daily physical activity. During the challenge, which runs from October into November, participants track their daily activity for a chance at prizes at the end of the challenge.

The Community Wellness Grad Fellow will support the Wellness Classes, getfit, and Step Your Way programs from researching to planning to implementation.

Position Responsibilities

  • Research best practices for workplace walking programs.
  • Review past survey results and develop a list of themes and program suggestions.
  • Contact local vendors to solicit prizes and discounts.
  • Support the getfit senior program manager with on-campus promotion and marketing.
  • Assist with the organization and distribution of prizes and t-shirts.
  • Post events, class descriptions and set up registration when necessary on the getfit website.
  • Handling special projects as needed.

Saint Anselm Strength & Conditioning Coach (Provost)

Job Description

Fellowship student will be expected to program and lead for a minimum of three teams. More may be assigned depending on fellows experience and desire. Fellows will be expected to assist with other teams that come through the weight room during their allotted hours. The full expectations during these times are listed in the Position Responsibilities.

Fellows will participate in both formal and informal continuing education both individually and with both full time staff member. Including, but not limited to: discussion, presentations, role play and debates.

The goal of the experience is to guide the fellow into understanding the complexities of college strength and conditioning and learn how to apply their scholarly education to the environment.

Position Responsibilities

  • Assist in all training and preparation for all of the varsity inter-collegiate sports.
  • Regularly and actively participate in weekly administrative and professional development staff meetings.
  • Assist in supervision of Interns in Strength and Conditioning.
  • Have a working knowledge and adherence to all NCAA, NE10, NEWHA rules and regulations.
  • Understand the institutional and departmental mission and goals and ensure support.
  • Develop strong working relationships with administrative, coaching, and support staff within the Athletic Department.
  • Develop year-round sport-specific training programs for assigned teams.
  • Report any information (sport/student athlete related) to Associate Director of Athletics that may be in question.
  • Achieve and maintain CPR/First Aid Certification.
  • Achieve or be working towards, and maintain pertinent certification to the Strength and Conditioning field (CSCS, CSCCa).
  • Accept responsibility for the well-being of all student-athletes utilizing the services of the Strength and Conditioning department.
  • Accept responsibility for all equipment and appearance of the Strength and Conditioning facility.
  • Continually participate in professional development in order to stay current with any new information that may benefit the program and student-athletes.
  • Be visible at athletic competitions and support the student-athletes.
  • Meet regularly with Director of Strength and Conditioning and follow up on any duties that may be assigned.
  • Communicate regularly and effectively with Head sport coaches and staffs regarding any and all pertinent information.
  • Maintain a level of professionalism in and around the Saint Anselm Campus community and around student and student-athletes.
  • Any act of inappropriate behavior with students-athletes (Alcohol, smoking, etc.) is strictly prohibited. Failing to follow this duty will result in termination of fellowship at Saint Anselm College.
  • Build relationships with the Saint Anselm Community.

Fitchburg State Strength & Conditioning Coach (Provost)

Job Description

Fitchburg State is currently accepting applications for their Fall 2024 Strength and Conditioning Graduate Fellowship Position. In partnership with Merrimack College, graduate fellows will gain practical experience in the field of S&C at Fitchburg State (17 varsity sports) while developing academically through Merrimack College’s Masters program.

Position Responsibilities

Assist the Strength and conditioning staff in the training of all Fitchburg State University sports programs; assist with daily administrative, and maintenance duties; assist in the set-up and break-down of equipment for every workout; working with teams and individual athletes based on class schedule, along with participating in weekly projects and assignments for the duration of the fellowship. Fellows will have the opportunity to design and implement strength and conditioning programs for assigned team. Earn recommendations for future employment opportunities.

Club Sports Graduate Fellow (Provost)

Job Description

The graduate fellow in the Office of Campus Fitness and Recreation will be primarily responsible for the oversight, administration, and management of the Club Sports program, which includes 22 programs and over 500 student-athletes. More specifically, the candidate will assist with budgeting, operations, student engagement, and marketing. The candidate will work collaboratively with athletic administrative staff to focus on retention efforts and improving the overall club sport experience through increased programming, improved organization and collaboration, and enhanced publicity. This position has responsibilities related to student leader and student staff development, risk management, financial oversight, travel and program development and assessment.

Position Responsibilities

  • Work with club sport captains and coaches to develop team and department policies on budgeting, operations, and travel.
  • Review and approve club sport apparel requests, working with the athletic communications staff to ensure licensing and compliance with College guidelines.
  • Assist with the management of the club sport budget; process payments for club sport organizations, with the assistance of the Manager of Athletic Administrative Services and advise club treasurers on financial policies and help facilitate purchases for club sport organizations as needed.
  • Inventory club sport equipment and uniforms.
  • Organize special events throughout the year to engage club sport members and promote club involvement such as participation in welcome week events, showcase or appreciate nights and end of semester/year recognition events.
  • Assist with the development and facilitation of officer training sessions held at the beginning of each semester and as needed.
  • In collaboration with the athletic communications team, advance publicity efforts of all club sport programs by creating and regularly updating a club sport website, maintaining and promoting social media efforts, and publicizing student efforts and accolades throughout campus.
  • Assist with club sport recruiting efforts at Admission Open Houses and Accepted Student Days.
  • Serve as a mentor to club sport captains, providing guidance on budgeting, marketing and leadership.
  • Maintain and update the club sport manual.
  • Meet with club officers and members as needed to discuss progress, issues/challenges, and disciplinary matters.
  • Monitor participation agreements/informed consents for all club sport participants; provide rosters to club officers and student staff for roster verifications.
  • Assist with the approval of all club spot travel; review Travel Requests and Itineraries, meet with club officers to discuss logistics when necessary, and assist with travel arrangements (e.g. hotel payments, rental vehicles, flights, etc.)
  • Ensure each club is compliant with college and club sports policies.
  • Ensure students and or coaches certifications are up-to-date in First Aid & CPR/AED if necessary.
  • Position involves working some evenings and weekends.

Town of Andover Youth Services Fellowship (Provost)

Job Description

The Fellowship Position will be the focal point of the Fitness Room and Wellness programming. The Fellow will interact with the participants including teaching group lessons and working one-on- one with students. The Fellow will help plan and put into action a wellness related activities and services. The fellowship student will prepare program plans and function as a leader in carrying out various types of programs. The Fellow will have opportunities to gain theoretical and practical experience in working with youth in developing wellness programs. Other areas of review will be long range planning, security, equipment maintenance, etc.

Position Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement youth wellness programming.
  • Lead fitness programs in fully equipped gym.
  • Oversee equipment and safety of gym.
  • Work as part of a team on youth fitness program development.

Graduate Residence Director (Presidential)

Job Description

The Graduate Resident Director (GRD) reports directly to the Area Coordinator (AC) in their assigned area. The GRD will co-supervise a Resident Advisor (RA) staff. In conjunction with their supervisor, they are responsible for the overall administration and daily operation of the assigned area. In addition, the successful candidate will be required to live in on-campus housing provided by the Office of Residence Life. Estimated percentage of work that involves in-person contact with students: 75%

GRDs are placed in a specific residential area on campus based on their skills and the needs of the department. On campus housing is provided to GRDs. The style of housing varies between residential areas, but all GRDs have a single bedroom to themselves and access to a private bathroom. GRDs are provided a full meal plan during the academic year while the dining hall is open. Option to renew for a second year with satisfactory performance as determined by direct supervisor and Associate Director for Selection, Training and Development in consultation with the Assistant Dean for Residence Life.

This position requires a start date in early July.

Position Responsibilities

  • Be available and visible to the residential population, and engage residents on a regular basis.
  • Supervise the RA staff in conjunction with the AC.
  • Serve as part of the on-call duty rotation; GRDs are considered emergency personnel during campus emergencies and are expected to be available to work outside regularly-scheduled hours during campus emergencies.
  • Conduct regular facilities walks and report maintenance issues.
  • Contribute to Residence Life processes including: opening, closings, RA Training, RA Selection and Housing Selection.
  • Serve as part of a Residence Life Committee (such as RA Training, RA Selection, Professional Staff Selection, etc.), with the opportunity to lead a committee or task force in the second year.
  • Lead critical RA training sessions based on experiences and interests.
  • Attend weekly professional and RA staff meetings and July professional staff training.
  • Develop, track, and assess RA programming as well as RA duty schedules.
  • Recruit and advise a hall council.
  • Assist with managing one of the Office of Residence Life’s signature programs.
  • Serve as an administrative hearing officer for cases of student conduct violations.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Brandeis University Strength & Conditioning Coach (Provost)

Job Description

This graduate fellowship offers a unique opportunity to gain practical, hands-on experience as a member of the Brandeis University strength & conditioning staff. The fellow will acquire valuable coaching experience in small group and large team settings. They will also learn how to test and collect athlete performance data, implement various training methods, and learn the Brandeis Strength programming format. Additionally, the individual will have the chance to develop as a coach through participation in educational sessions, coaches’ meetings, and testing protocols. The goal of this program is to provide the fellow with the necessary skills and qualities to advance in the field of strength and conditioning.

Position Responsibilities

  • Design and implement year-round strength & conditioning programs.
  • Assist the strength and conditioning staff in the training of Brandeis University’s athletic teams.
  • Assist in daily administrative tasks and weight room maintenance duties.
  • Assist in the set-up and breakdown of equipment for strength training, conditioning sessions, and testing.
  • Participate in staff meetings, fellowship/internship assignments, and professional development.
  • Assist in Refuel Station duties.
  • Adhere to S&C staff standards and expectations.

Stonehill College Assistant Athletic Trainer (Provost)

Job Description

The graduate student athletic trainer fellow will be considered an important member of the Stonehill Sports Medicine team and will work alongside our full-time staff athletic trainers, team physicians, athletic administrators, and student-athletic trainers.

They will have the opportunity to be assigned to their own team(s) based on experience, skills and schedules as needed, while also having the ability to work with all of our athletic teams and student-athletes. The positions will be responsible for all aspects of the daily function of the sports medicine department, providing athletic health care for Stonehill’s varsity intercollegiate athletics. This will consist of the care, prevention, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries from on-field evaluation and emergency treatment through return to full activity. The graduate student athletic trainer fellow will work about 20-25 hours per week and will be expected to travel with teams when available and necessary and work non-traditional hours.

Position Responsibilities

  • Assist in the management of the daily operations of the Athletic Training Department.
  • Provide care and prevention for injuries associated with competitive intercollegiate athletics.
  • Administer therapeutic techniques for athletic injuries under direction of physician.
  • Develop, implement, and supervise rehabilitation programs for injured athletes.
  • Coordinate and provide pre-practice/pre-contest preparation.
  • Provide practice/contest on-site presence to administer first-aid of acute injuries.
  • Coordinate transportation and emergency services for home and visiting athletic teams.
  • Coordinate annual medical paperwork necessary for eligibility for athletic competition.
  • Assist in coordinating physician referrals and scheduling of physician appointments.
  • In conjunction with Athletic Training Department assist in the post-acute stages of rehabilitation of student-athletes.
  • Ability to work nights and weekends.

Golf Graduate Assistant Coach (Provost)

Job Description

The Graduate Assistant Coach is responsible for assisting with all phases of an NCAA Division I program including recruiting, retention, player training and development and other duties as assigned by the Head Coach.

Position Responsibilities

  • Assists in identifying and recruiting prospective student-athletes.
  • Responsible for practice preparation and setup of game day field.
  • Assists with the organization of team meals.
  • Utilizes ARMS software system.
  • Attends regularly scheduled department meetings.
  • Responsible for the care and maintenance of sport equipment.
  • Maintains a professional relationship with student-athletes, colleagues and administrators.
  • Willingness to accept other duties for the program as assigned.

Women's Soccer Graduate Assistant Coach (Provost)

Job Description

The Graduate Assistant Coach is responsible for assisting with all phases of an NCAA Division I program including recruiting, retention, player training and development and other duties as assigned by the Head Coach.

Position Responsibilities

  • Assists in identifying and recruiting prospective student-athletes.
  • Responsible for practice preparation and setup of game day field.
  • Assists with the organization of team meals.
  • Utilizes ARMS software system.
  • Attends regularly scheduled department meetings.
  • Responsible for the care and maintenance of sport equipment.
  • Maintains a professional relationship with student-athletes, colleagues and administrators.
  • Willingness to accept other duties for the program as assigned.

Track & Field Graduate Assistant Coach (Provost)

Job Description

The Graduate Assistant Coach is responsible for assisting with all phases of an NCAA Division I program including recruiting, retention, player training and development and other duties as assigned by the Head Coach.

Position Responsibilities

  • Assists in identifying and recruiting prospective student-athletes.
  • Responsible for practice preparation and setup of game day field.
  • Assists with the organization of team meals.
  • Utilizes ARMS software system.
  • Attends regularly scheduled department meetings.
  • Responsible for the care and maintenance of sport equipment.
  • Maintains a professional relationship with student-athletes, colleagues and administrators.
  • Willingness to accept other duties for the program as assigned.

Compete Strength & Conditioning Coach (Provost)

Job Description

The grad fellow at Compete will be fully immersed into the onboarding, training, and hands-on athletic development we facilitate for each individual client the moment they step through the door. Although you will not be expected to be at a head coach level in terms of presence in the weight room from day one, you should be able to make a positive impact on the athletes’ training experience. This can be as simple as ensuring a certain drill is set up properly in advance to communicating to the coach that an athlete may need a modification if you flag an injury during their pre-lift. This grad fellowship will provide countless reps on the floor coaching, learning how to cue a large amount of exercises, and learn how to coach a variety of different athletes in an effective manner.

Upon completion of this program, our interns will be competent in program design, speed development program design, intern development, as well as ascertaining how the private sports performance industry works. We also work closely with our PT and AT team so our interns will be able to learn more in the realm of physical therapy and athletic training on top of the elite sports performance program we employ.

Position Responsibilities

  • Assist the Head coach in speed and agility training the field house.
  • Assist the Head coach in strength training in the weight room.
  • Ensure turf and weight room setup to facilitate training experience.
  • Attend weekly staff meeting that include con. Ed., programming, client management, and facility management.
  • Data entry for athlete groups (jump numbers, sprint numbers, bodyweight).
  • Facility maintenance checklist.

Supportive Living Inc. Neuro-Fit Fellow (Provost)

Job Description

Fellow Role: Assist with delivering a physical fitness program designed to improve the quality of life of survivors of acquired brain injury (ABI). Neuro-Fit provides long-term fitness solutions to brain injury survivors looking to stay healthy and active throughout their recovery.

Program Dates: 9/9/24-4/25/25

Location Options
Location: SLI Neuro-Wellness Center, 7 Oakland St., Lexington, MA
Time: Monday through Friday (minimum of 2 days/week), 11:30am-4:15pm
Location: Andover/North Andover YMCA, 165 Haverhill St, Andover, MA
Time: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12pm-4:30pm

Commitment: This is an unpaid position intended for academic credit. The position will be 2-3 times a week for a total of up to 200 hours of hands-on experience. Graduate students with relevant prior experience may be eligible for hourly pay (evaluated on a case-by-case basis).

To learn more about Supportive Living, Inc. and this internship, visit: https://www.supportivelivinginc.org/internships/

Position Responsibilities

  • Work alongside the Neuro-Fit staff to create and implement individualized exercise programs.
  • Undergo training and education on brain injury in the context of exercise and continuous recovery.
  • Ideal for students looking to practice and perfect their patient interaction skills while learning useful strategies for graduate school and a future career in the healthcare field.
  • Hands-on, working with participants of the program, demonstrating, and administering exercises from their routines.
  • Complete periodic projects to supplement the learning objectives of the internship.

Catano Performance Strength & Conditioning Coach (Provost)

Job Description

Assist Head Strength coaches with coaching & demonstration of exercises for Middle, High School, College Athletes & Adults.

Position Responsibilities

  • Assist in developing and implementing individualized strength and conditioning programs for clients based on gold standard assessment tools and cutting-edge technology.
  • Assist in conducting team training sessions for athletes and sports teams.
  • Assist in motivating and inspiring clients to reach their full potential and achieve their fitness goals.
  • Learn and assist fitness assessments and track clients’ progress over time.
  • Assist in maintaining a clean and safe training environment.

Campus Recreation: Fitness and Group Exercise (Provost)

Job Description

The graduate fellow in the Office of Campus Fitness and Recreation will be primarily responsible for the programming, scheduling, and advertising for the fitness center and the group exercise programs. The graduate fellow will learn how to plan, implement, and evaluate fitness programming, operations, and special events.

Position Responsibilities

  • Assist with the development and implementation of fitness center programs including group exercise, personal training and special events.
  • Create marketing programs and strategies to contribute to the success of all programs.
  • Work closely with the Fitness Center Supervisors to create fitness center schedules and run weekly meetings.
  • Manage the student staff and ensure the fitness center is safe, clean, and organized.
  • Assist with hiring, onboarding, and orientation of staff.
  • Schedule classes in the group exercise studios.
  • Hold biweekly meetings with group exercise staff.
  • Contribute to hiring, onboarding, and orientation of Group-Ex Instructors.
  • Check in on the classes periodically to ensure classes are being run properly and safely.
  • Work with the instructors to create promotional items to drive class attendance

 

Personal Training responsibilities:

  • Hold biweekly meeting with personal training staff.
  • Check in on sessions periodically to ensure quality control of product that we are offering and ensure safe exercise, appropriate education of movements, etc.
  • Become familiar with the Do Sports Easy Merrimack site in order to build and maintain the site.
  • Assist with administrative responsibilities such as student payroll and scheduling.
  • Assist in the growth of marketing presence with the program website and social media initiative.
  • Assist with the planning and execution of Fitness events and collaborations with other campus groups.
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Athletics Operations Graduate Fellow (Provost)

Job Description

The Athletics Operations Graduate Fellow will assist in the day-to-day responsibilities of the Athletic Department. The candidate will perform a number of administrative duties, including, but not limited to assisting with event management, team travel, game operations, and facility management. The candidate will emerge from the fellowship with the proper background and experience to be prepared to become a full-time administrator in collegiate athletics.

Position Responsibilities

  • Assist with practice and game scheduling for varsity, club and intramural teams
  • Help coordinate travel arrangements for varsity, club and intramural teams.
  • Recruit, hire, and train student workers for game day responsibilities.
  • Act as game manager for various athletic events.
  • Help ensure all athletic buildings, fields and arenas are well-maintained.
  • Conduct inventory checks of all game operations equipment.
  • Be a liaison for visiting teams, officials and fans at home events.

UMASS Lowell Sports Performance Fellow (Provost)

Job Description

Graduate Fellows at UMASS Lowell Sports Performance will have the opportunity to aid in the athletic development of over 400 Division 1 student athletes. Individuals will gain the necessary skills and knowledge to pursue a career in the field of strength and conditioning at any level. Along with training athletes in the weight room, our Sports Performance Graduate Fellows will gain the necessary understanding to design speed, agility and conditioning sessions. Additionally Graduate Fellows will have the opportunity to manage game day responsibilities and have the opportunity to travel with athletic programs. These individuals will also aid in the daily operations of our Athletic Refueling Station.

Position Responsibilities

  • Design and implement training programs for designated athletic program under the supervision of a member of our Sports Performance Staff.
  • Assist the Sports Performance staff with the day-to-day operations of the weight room.
  • Aid in the supervision and execution of the training programs for our Division 1 Athletic programs.
  • Assist in the daily operations of our Athletic Refueling Station.

Holy Cross Strength & Conditioning Coach (Provost)

Job Description

This a paid(level to be determined by certification level and experience)Fellowship that will assist full time staff with all aspects of Sports Performance at the collegiate level. Fellow will likely be paired as the head performance coach for one or more Division I varsity teams and prescribe a wide range of exercises developed to build a variety of skills with a focus on mind, mobility, stability, strength, endurance, power, speed, agility and performance.

This is a fully immersive sports performance fellowship. Students will be expected to work long hours to hone their skills as a prescriber and coach of athletes. It is an extremely enthusiastic and positive environment with a diverse staff of thinkers and doers. You will have access to the most modern and advanced technology with coaches who know how to use it. If you want to be a coach, this is a great place to start!

Position Responsibilities

  • Design and implement year-round strength and conditioning programs for one or more division I varsity athletic teams.
  • Assist in data collection and analysis utilizing various player monitoring systems. (Catapult, Kinexon, Playertek, Gym Aware, InBody, Just Jump).
  • Communicate weekly with assigned sport coach and assigned athletic trainer.
  • Assist in the set up and break down of equipment for strength training, conditioning sessions and testing.
  • Participate in Staff Meetings, weekly assignments and professional development.
  • Participate actively in staff meetings, weekly assignments and professional development.

Exercise and Sport Science Fellowship Process

HOW TO APPLY

  1. Click the “Apply Now” button below or go to gps.merrimack.edu/apply to begin or resume your graduate application.
  2. Within your app, select “Yes” for “Are you applying to a fellowship?”
  3. Submit your application. Be sure to complete the required Fellowship essay.
  4. Receive your admission decision. If admitted to the master’s program, you’ll receive further instructions about the fellowship process.
A screenshot from an iPhone displaying the question about fellowship interest on the graduate application.

Important Information for the 2024-2025 Exercise and Sport Science Fellowship Program

Application Deadline: April 5, 2024

Interviews with Potential Supervisors: April 23 – April 25, 2024

Fellowship Decisions Released: Mid May

First Day of Fellowship Training: August 12, 2024 (Summer I, Summer II, Fall I)

Courses Begin: Summer I, Summer II, Fall

Duration of Fellowship Placement: August 26, 2024 to late June 2025

We strongly encourage you to apply as soon as possible for your best chance at a preferred placement. Applications will be accepted until all fellowship positions have been filled.

The process is as follows:

  1. Submit your online application. Be sure to indicate your fellowship interest within your application.
  2. Submit your initial ranking form. Students who are accepted for admission and invited to interview for a fellowship will be eligible to review and rank their preferred positions. If you are invited, your invitation will include a deadline for submitting your selections. Please note: we do not guarantee that you will be invited to interview for your top selections.
  3. Complete your site interviews. Interview with potential site supervisors to learn more about their position and requirements.
  4. Submit your post-interview rankings. After the interviews, both students and sites must complete and submit their post-interview ranking forms, ranking their preferences for final placement.
  5. Receive your match notification. Match letters will be sent to all students and supervisors.

Please note: Participation in the fellowship placement process is NOT a guarantee of a fellowship.

Questions? All interested students should email Megan Haggerty in Graduate Admissions for further information. 

Dean and Alumni Scholarships

Dean and Alumni Scholarships are available to students who are not receiving a fellowship. No additional application is needed.

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