Sports Performance Intern - Summer 2026

About the role#

Exos is seeking interns for a 12-16 week learning-intensive program at our Performance Center in Maryland Heights, MO. This role requires a minimum of 20 hours per week and provides hands-on experience in a strength and conditioning environment. Interns will work with a diverse clientele, including youth, collegiate, elite, and professional athletes. Please note that this is an unpaid internship and participants must secure their own housing, travel, and living expenses.

What you'll do#

• Refine coaching skills under the mentorship of human performance professionals.
• Observe and participate in programming for various athlete populations.
• Develop an understanding of the Exos Methodology through weekly lectures, presentations, and practicums.
• Gain practical training in movement skill development, program design, and application.
• Engage with self-paced learning modules and have the opportunity to earn the Exos Performance Specialist Certification (XPS).
• Receive exposure to performance nutrition, physical therapy, and sport science applications.

What you'll need#

• Current enrollment in a bachelor’s or master’s program specializing in fields such as kinesiology, exercise physiology, exercise science, or sport science.
• Ability to receive course credit for the internship experience.
• Current CPR/AED and First Aid certifications.
• A passion for working with active and athletic populations.
• Eligibility to work in the United States.

Location & details#

• Location: Maryland Heights, Missouri (On-site).
• Term: Summer 2026.
• Compensation: Unpaid; requires course credit.