About the role#
This internship is a hybrid, 12 to 16 week program that combines performance coaching with applied sports science. You will work within multidisciplinary teams to support athletes ranging from youth participants to elite professionals. This role focuses on the Exos Methodology through a mix of hands-on coaching, data collection, and educational coursework.
What you'll do#
- Refine your coaching skills while working alongside human performance mentors.
- Shadow and support training sessions for diverse athlete populations.
- Participate in weekly educational lectures, practicums, and presentations.
- Develop skills in linear and multidirectional movement training.
- Assist with athlete assessments using tools like force plates, velocity profiling, and motion capture.
- Collect, analyze, and interpret biomechanical and physiological data.
- Integrate data insights into training and recovery plans.
- Collaborate with coaches, therapists, and sports scientists to monitor athlete progress.
- Support applied research, literature reviews, and data presentations.
- Maintain and calibrate assessment technology.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in Sports Science, Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or a related field.
- A strong foundation in human performance and sports science concepts.
- Basic knowledge of Excel.
- Current CPR/AED and First Aid certification, or a willingness to obtain one.
- Interest in athlete development and data-driven performance.
- Experience with performance testing tools and data software like Python or R is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Gulf Breeze, Florida.
- Term: Winter 2027.
- Modality: Hybrid.
- Employment: Full time, paid internship.
- Note: Interns are responsible for their own housing, food, transportation, and relocation costs.
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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