Sports Performance Intern

Job Description

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EXOS is an elite coaching company with a nearly 30-year history, committed to a holistic approach to health. Their core mission is to “get people ready for the moments that matter” by applying an evidence-based methodology. They serve a diverse clientele including corporate employees, elite athletes, and military operators. EXOS provides various solutions such as fitness center management, on-site coaching and classes, and the Exos app. They also offer immersive team-building experiences, executive coaching, and personal development programs. A significant part of their work involves professional athlete training, helping prepare individuals for events like the NFL Combine and NBA Draft. Additionally, EXOS provides practitioner education courses and workshops for industry professionals. The company prides itself on its innovative spirit, constantly studying, learning, and striving to improve. EXOS is also an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace, encouraging applicants from a wide variety of identities, ideas, perspectives, and experiences, and offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities.

Job Description: Sports Performance Intern (EXOS)

This is a detailed summary of the Sports Performance Intern position offered by EXOS:

• Job Title: Sports Performance Intern
• Program Nature: A learning-intensive internship designed for high-performing individuals.
• Location: On-site at EXOS’s Performance Center in Plano, TX.
• Duration: The internship program spans 12-16 weeks.
• Work Hours: Interns are required to commit a minimum of 20 hours per week.
• Compensation: This is an unpaid internship.
• Program Goal: To provide interns with valuable education and practical experiences in a highly skilled strength & conditioning environment, training both individuals and groups, with the aim of propelling their careers forward after graduation.

Key Learning and Participation Opportunities (“As a Sports Performance Intern You Will”):

• Coaching Skill Development: Learn from leading human performance professionals to develop and refine coaching techniques.
• Clientele Engagement: Shadow, observe, and actively participate in the programming and services offered to a diverse range of athlete clientele, including youth, adult, collegiate, elite, and professional athletes.
• Exos Methodology Deep Dive: Gain an in-depth understanding of the proprietary Exos Methodology through:
• Weekly Educational Sessions: Participation in lectures, presentations, and practicums.
• Practical Training: Hands-on training focused on developing linear and multi-directional movement skills, and their application in program design.
• Self-Paced Learning: Access to self-paced learning modules for continuous education.
• Certification Opportunity: Have the chance to earn the official Exos Performance Specialist Certification (XPS).
• Expanded Exposure: Opportunity to gain additional insights into various areas, including:
• Sports-specific training methods.
• Performance nutrition principles.
• Physical therapy applications.
• Utilization of sport science for client evaluations.
• NFL Combine Program: For spring semester interns only, there will be an opportunity to engage with the NFL Combine preparation program in select locations.

Internship Requirements:

• Academic Enrollment: Must be currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s program with a specialization in relevant fields such as sport science, kinesiology, exercise physiology, or exercise science.
• Course Credit Requirement: It is mandatory for the intern’s academic program to accept course credit in exchange for this unpaid internship experience.
• Certifications: Possess current CPR/AED and First Aid certifications. Students who are not currently certified may seek certification during the application process.
• Passion: Demonstrate a strong passion for working with active and athletic populations.
• Work Eligibility: Must be legally eligible to work in the USA.

Internship Logistics (Responsibilities if Selected):

• Housing: Interns are solely responsible for finding, securing, and funding their own housing for the entire duration of the internship.
• Travel & Relocation: Interns must book and fund their own travel and relocation expenses to the internship location prior to the start date.
• Daily Costs: All food and transportation costs for the duration of the internship are the responsibility of the intern.
• Academic Confirmation: Interns are required to confirm course credit arrangements through their school advisor.