Spring 2027 - Intern, Performance

Excel Sports Management•Irvine, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Excel Sports Management is hiring a paid Performance Intern for its Spring 2027 program. The internship is fully in-person at the Irvine office, where interns are expected to report approximately five days per week and work 24–29.9 hours per week. Scheduling is coordinated with the intern’s advisor during standard office hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM CT. Interns arrange their own transportation and housing. The program runs from January 4, 2027, through May 6, 2027. The intern supports athlete performance and development through training program development, coaching, performance testing, applied sports science, and collaboration with performance coaches, physical therapists, and other specialists. The role also includes facility operations, professional development, and a research presentation to senior performance and player development staff. Interns may learn about other areas of the organization through semester lunch-and-learn sessions. The position pays $17.40 per hour and is not eligible for sponsorship.

Requirements

Meet at least one of the following qualifications: senior standing in college after completing junior year; a bachelor's degree in Exercise Science, Sport Science, Strength and Conditioning, Exercise Physiology, Data Science, or a related field; enrollment in or completion of a master's degree in one of those fields or a related discipline; or possession of, or work toward, the CSCS certification through the National Strength and Conditioning Association.
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.
Professionalism, discretion, and the 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.

Responsibilities

Collaborate in developing and modifying individualized, periodized training programs focused on speed, agility, strength, power, and conditioning.
Adjust training programs based on athlete progress, performance assessments, and rehabilitation considerations.
Instruct and demonstrate exercises with emphasis on proper technique, execution, and safety.
Lead warm-up and activation sessions and maintain records of training programs, athlete progress, and performance metrics.
Conduct performance assessments and accurately collect, document, and interpret athlete data.
Analyze performance metrics to identify areas for development and inform individualized training programs.
Work with performance coaches, physical therapists, and other specialists to support comprehensive athlete development.
Use physical therapy insights to align training programs with rehabilitation status and long-term performance goals.
Translate objective assessments into actionable strategies involving training, nutrition, recovery, and sport-specific development.
Attend bi-weekly educational presentations and stay informed about emerging sports science research, technologies, and assessment methodologies.
Research a 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 and regularly inspect equipment for proper working condition.
Demonstrate professionalism, reliability, and attention to detail in daily operations.
Participate in lunch-and-learn sessions to learn about other areas within Excel.