About the role#
Exos offers a 12-16 week internship program for individuals looking to gain experience in a strength and conditioning environment. This role is based at our Performance Center in Rapid City, South Dakota. You will work with a range of clients including youth, adult, collegiate, and professional athletes. This is an unpaid, full-time position requiring a minimum of 20 hours per week.
What you'll do#
- Learn from human performance professionals to refine your coaching skills.
- Shadow, observe, and participate in programming for athlete clientele.
- Develop an understanding of the Exos Methodology through weekly educational sessions, lectures, and practicums.
- Receive practical training on developing linear and multi-directional movement skills and program design.
- Complete self-paced learning modules.
- Engage with the NFL Combine preparation program.
- Gain exposure to sports specific training methods, 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’s or master’s program specializing in sport science, kinesiology, exercise physiology, or exercise science.
- Must be in a program that accepts course credit for the internship experience.
- Current CPR/AED and First Aid certifications.
- A desire to work with the active and athletic population.
- Eligibility to work in the USA.
Location & details#
- Location: Rapid City, South Dakota.
- Term: Winter 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Note: Interns are responsible for securing and funding their own housing, travel, food, and transportation. You must confirm course credit eligibility with your school advisor.
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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