Sports Performance Intern

About the role#

Exos offers a 12-16 week internship program designed for students to gain experience in a professional strength and conditioning environment. This is an on-site, unpaid position requiring a minimum of 20 hours per week during the Fall 2026 term.

What you'll do#

• Learn from human performance professionals to refine coaching skills.
• Shadow, observe, and participate in programming for athlete clientele ranging from youth to professional levels.
• Develop an understanding of the Exos Methodology through lectures, presentations, practicums, and self-paced modules.
• Gain practical training in developing linear and multi-directional movement skills, applications, and program designs.
• Engage with the NFL Combine preparation program.
• Gain exposure to performance nutrition, physical therapy, and sport science applications for client evaluations.
• Have the opportunity to earn the Exos Performance Specialist Certification (XPS).

What you'll need#

• Enrollment in a bachelor’s or master’s program specializing in sport science, kinesiology, exercise physiology, or exercise science.
• Must be in a program that provides course credit for the internship experience.
• Current CPR/AED and First Aid certifications.
• Passion for working with the active and athletic population.
• Eligibility to work in the USA.

Location & details#

• Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado.
• Modality: On-site.
• Term: Fall 2026.
• Note: Interns are responsible for securing and funding their own housing, travel, relocation, food, and transportation costs.