About the role#
Exos offers a 12-16 week internship program at our Performance Center in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This is an on-site, unpaid experience requiring at least 20 hours per week. You will work in a strength and conditioning environment, supporting both individual and group training sessions. This role is designed for students seeking to gain practical experience and academic credit.
What you'll do#
- Shadow, observe, and participate in programming for various client groups, including youth, collegiate, elite, and professional athletes.
- Learn from human performance professionals to refine your coaching skills.
- Develop an understanding of the Exos Methodology through weekly lectures, presentations, and practicums.
- Receive practical training on developing linear and multi-directional movement skills and program design.
- Gain exposure to performance nutrition, physical therapy, and sport science applications.
- Complete self-paced learning modules.
- Pursue the Exos Performance Specialist Certification.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a bachelor or master program in sport science, kinesiology, exercise physiology, or exercise science.
- Ability to receive 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, Michigan.
- Term: Fall 2026.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: This is an unpaid internship. Interns must secure and fund their 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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