Sports Science Intern - Spring 2026

EXOS • Gulf Breeze, FL

65d

About The Position

The Performance Coach Sports Science Internship is a hybrid, immersive program designed to provide students with practical experience in both performance coaching and applied sports science. This 12-16 week opportunity blends strength and conditioning education with hands-on data collection and athlete performance analysis. Interns will work within multidisciplinary teams and be exposed to athletes at various levels, from youth to elite professionals.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program in Sports Science, Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or related field.
• Strong foundation in human performance and sports science concepts.
• Familiarity with performance testing tools (e.g., force plates, motion capture) is a plus.
• Basic knowledge of Excel; experience with data software (Python/R) preferred.
• Current CPR/AED and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Passionate about athlete development and data-driven performance.

Responsibilities

• Learn and refine coaching skills under elite human performance mentors.
• Shadow and support sessions with diverse athlete populations.
• Engage in the Exos Methodology through weekly educational lectures, practicums, and presentations.
• Hands-on development of linear and multidirectional movement training.
• Self-paced learning modules.
• Opportunity to earn the Exos Performance Specialist Certification (XPS).
• Exposure to sports nutrition, therapy, and science integration.
• Assist with athlete assessments (force plates, velocity profiling, motion capture, etc.).
• Collect, analyze, and interpret biomechanical and physiological data.
• Help integrate data into training and recovery planning.
• Collaborate with coaches, therapists, and sports scientists to monitor athlete progress.
• Support applied research, literature review, and data presentation.
• Calibrate and maintain assessment technology.

Benefits

• Mentorship from industry-leading coaches and sport scientists.
• Exposure to elite-level athletes and sports science technology.
• Integrated education across movement, mindset, nutrition, and recovery.
• Opportunity to build a network in the human performance field.
• Potential pathway to future opportunities at Exos.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees