Sports Performance Intern - Fall 2026

Job Summary

Exos is seeking high performing individuals for its 12-16 week internship program. The internship is onsite at our Performance Center in Rapid City, SD and requires a minimum of 20 hours per week. As a Sports Performance Intern, you will gain knowledge and experience in a highly skilled strength & conditioning environment.

About the Role

We strive to provide our interns with valuable education and experiences that will help propel their career forward after graduation. As a Sports Performance Intern, you will learn from best-in-class human performance professionals, shadow, observe, and participate in the programming and services we offer our athlete clientele.

Responsibilities

• Learn from best in class human performance professionals on how to develop and refine your coaching skills.
• Shadow, observe, and participate in the programming and services we offer our athlete clientele ranging from youth to adult, collegiate, elite, and professional.
• Develop an in-depth understanding of the Exos Methodology through Weekly educational sessions by lectures, presentations & practicums.
• Practical training on how to develop linear and multi-directional movement skills, applications and program designs.
• Self-paced learning modules.
• Earn our Exos Performance Specialist Certification (XPS).
• Receive additional exposure to sports specific training methods, performance nutrition, physical therapy and the utilization of sport science for client evaluations.
• Engage with the NFL Combine preparation program in select locations (spring semester only).

Requirements

• Enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s program specializing in sport science, kinesiology, exercise physiology, exercise science, etc.
• Must be in a program accepting course credit in exchange for an internship experience, as this is an unpaid internship.
• Current CPR/AED and First Aid certifications (Students who are not currently certified may seek certification during the application process).
• Passionate about working with the active/athletic population.
• Eligible for work in the USA.

Internship Logistics

• If selected for this internship experience, you will be asked to:
• Find, secure, and fund your own housing for the duration of the internship.
• Book and fund your travel and relocating to the location of your internship prior to the start date.
• Fund all food and transportation costs for the duration of your internship.
• Confirm course credit through school advisor.