About the role#
This is a 12-16 week internship program based on-site at our Performance Center in Rapid City, South Dakota. You will work in a strength and conditioning environment, training both individuals and groups. This position is unpaid and requires a minimum of 20 hours per week. Interns are responsible for securing their own housing, travel, and living expenses.
What you'll do#
- Learn from human performance professionals to refine your coaching skills.
- Shadow and assist with programming for athletes, including youth, adult, collegiate, and professional clients.
- Gain an understanding of the Exos Methodology through weekly lectures, presentations, and practicums.
- Complete practical training on program design and the development of linear and multi-directional movement skills.
- Work through self-paced learning modules.
- Engage with the NFL Combine preparation program.
- Gain exposure to performance nutrition, physical therapy, and sport science applications.
- Have the opportunity to earn the Exos Performance Specialist Certification.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a bachelor or master program for kinesiology, exercise physiology, exercise science, sport science, or a related field.
- Your academic program must accept course credit for this internship.
- Current CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications. Students may obtain these during the application process.
- Ability to work in the USA.
Location & details#
- Location: Rapid City, South Dakota.
- Term: Spring 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: Unpaid.
About Exos
Exos provides coaching services focused on health and human performance. The company works with corporate employees, elite athletes, and military personnel to support physical and mental well-being. Founded in 1999, it operates out of its headquarters in Phoenix, Arizona. The organization employs over 2,000 people and manages more than 380 facilities globally.
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