Sports Science Intern - Fall 2026

EXOS • Phoenix, AZ • 5h ago

Job Summary:

The Performance Coach Sports Science Internship is a hybrid, immersive program designed to provide students with practical experience in both performance coaching and applied sports science.

This 12-16 week opportunity blends strength and conditioning education with hands-on data collection and athlete performance analysis. Interns will work within multidisciplinary teams and be exposed to athletes at various levels, from youth to elite professionals.

Performance Coaching Component:

Learn and refine coaching skills under elite human performance mentors.

Shadow and support sessions with diverse athlete populations.

Engage in the Exos Methodology through:

Weekly educational lectures, practicums, and presentations.

Hands-on development of linear and multidirectional movement training.

Self-paced learning modules.

Opportunity to earn the Exos Performance Specialist Certification (XPS) .

Exposure to sports nutrition, therapy, and science integration.

Sports Science Component:

Assist with athlete assessments (force plates, velocity profiling, motion capture, etc.).

Collect, analyze, and interpret biomechanical and physiological data.

Help integrate data into training and recovery planning.

Collaborate with coaches, therapists, and sports scientists to monitor athlete progress.

Support applied research, literature review, and data presentation.

Calibrate and maintain assessment technology.

Qualifications:

Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program in: Sports Science, Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or related field.

Strong foundation in human performance and sports science concepts.

Familiarity with performance testing tools (e.g., force plates, motion capture) is a plus.

Basic knowledge of Excel; experience with data software (Python/R) preferred.

Current CPR/AED and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).

Passionate about athlete development and data-driven performance.

Internship Logistics:

If selected, interns are responsible for:

Finding, securing, and funding their own housing , food , and transportation .

Funding all travel and relocation costs to their internship location.

Confirming course credit eligibility with their school or academic advisor.

Benefits:

Mentorship from industry-leading coaches and sport scientists.

Exposure to elite-level athletes and sports science technology.

Integrated education across movement, mindset, nutrition, and recovery.

Opportunity to build a network in the human performance field.

Potential pathway to future opportunities at Exos.

WHO WE ARE

For nearly 30 years, Exos has been dedicated to getting people ready for the moments that matter by promoting a holistic approach to health. As an elite coaching company, Exos applies its evidence-based methodology to programming designed to unlock the potential in everyone from corporate employees, to elite athletes, military operators, and beyond.

Simply put, we "get you ready" for the moments that matter - whether that's striving to excel at work, or training for a major athletic event. How do we do it? Our employer solutions include fitness center management, on-site coaching and classes, and the Exos app, as well as immersive team-building experiences, executive coaching, and personal development programming. Our professional athlete training programs propel elite athletes to new heights in the NFL combine and NBA Draft each year, and our practitioner education courses and workshops provide industry professionals ongoing opportunities for development.

We've never been the @type to accept the status quo. We're all about studying, learning, innovating, and making waves. And we feel that it's our responsibility to help others because we know there's a better way. That better way is Exos Readiness.

We are an equal opportunity employer

EXOS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace for all. We invite applicants from a wide variety of identities, ideas, perspectives and experiences and encourage people from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Exos offers reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities.

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