Spring 2027 - Intern, Performance

Excel Sports Management•Irvine, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Excel Sports Management is offering a paid Performance internship for Spring 2027. Interns contribute to the organization while applying classroom knowledge and receive opportunities to learn about other areas of the company through semester lunch-and-learn sessions. The internship is fully in person at the Irvine office, approximately five days per week, for 24–29.9 hours per week. Interns arrange their own transportation and housing. Scheduling is coordinated with the advisor during standard office hours, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM CT, Monday through Friday. The program runs from January 4, 2027, through May 6, 2027. The position pays $17.40 per hour and is not eligible for sponsorship. The intern supports athlete coaching and individualized program development, performance testing and applied sports science, integrated athlete development, professional education, and facility operations. The role offers hands-on exposure to sports science technologies and assessment methods, and collaboration with performance coaches, physical therapists, and other specialists.

Requirements

Meet at least one of the following: have senior standing in college after completing junior year of undergraduate studies; hold a bachelor's degree in Exercise Science, Sport Science, Strength and Conditioning, Exercise Physiology, Data Science, or a related field; be enrolled in or have completed a master's degree in one of those or a related field; or possess or be working toward the NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certification.
Ability to protect the confidentiality and privacy of individuals, company documents, and records.
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences.
Ability to manage multiple projects with competing timelines and priorities.
Highly organized, detail-oriented, motivated, and analytically minded.
Demonstrated professionalism, discretion, and ability to maintain a professional appearance.
Reliable, flexible team player capable of collaborating across departments.
Ability to lift 50 pounds or more and properly demonstrate and perform prescribed exercises.
Availability to work 24–29.9 hours per week and report to the Irvine office approximately five days per week.

Responsibilities

Collaborate in developing and modifying individualized, periodized training programs targeting speed, agility, strength, power, and conditioning.
Adjust training programs based on athlete progress, performance assessments, and rehabilitation considerations.
Provide exercise instruction and demonstrations that emphasize proper technique, execution, and safety.
Lead warm-up and activation sessions for athletes.
Maintain detailed records of training programs, athlete progress, and performance metrics.
Conduct performance assessments and ensure accurate collection, documentation, and interpretation of athlete data.
Analyze performance metrics to identify development areas and inform individualized training programs.
Work with sports science technologies and assessments, including force plate testing, strength diagnostics, resistance training technologies, sprint testing, GPS workload monitoring, biomechanical assessments, body composition testing, bloodwork analysis, nutrition strategies, sleep and recovery monitoring, mobility and strength strategies, tendon assessments, sport-specific analytics, 3D motion capture, and biomechanical analysis.
Collaborate with performance coaches, physical therapists, and other specialists to support athlete development.
Incorporate physical therapy insights into training programs in consideration of rehabilitation status and long-term performance goals.
Translate objective assessments into strategies across training, nutrition, recovery, and sport-specific development.
Attend bi-weekly educational presentations on athletic and professional development.
Stay informed about emerging sports science research, technologies, and assessment methodologies.
Research a relevant player development topic and present it, using visual and interactive elements, to senior performance and player development staff.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe training environment.
Inspect equipment regularly to ensure it is in proper working condition.
Demonstrate professionalism, reliability, and attention to detail in daily operations.