About the role#
This is a 12-16 week internship program based at our Performance Center in Grand Rapids, Michigan. You will work in a strength and conditioning environment, training both individuals and groups. The role requires a minimum of 20 hours per week.
What you'll do#
- Learn from human performance professionals to develop and refine your coaching skills.
- Shadow, observe, and participate in programming and services for athlete clientele.
- Attend weekly educational sessions including lectures, presentations, and practicums.
- Participate in practical training on linear and multi-directional movement skills, applications, and program designs.
- Complete self-paced learning modules.
- Engage with the NFL Combine preparation program.
- Gain exposure to sports-specific training methods, performance nutrition, physical therapy, and client evaluations.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a bachelor’s or master’s program specializing in sport science, kinesiology, exercise physiology, or exercise science.
- Your program must provide course credit for this internship.
- Current CPR/AED and First Aid certifications.
- Eligibility to work in the USA.
- A strong interest in working with active and athletic populations.
Location & details#
- Location: Grand Rapids, MI.
- Term: Winter 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: This is an unpaid internship. You are responsible for securing and funding your own housing, travel, food, and transportation.
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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