Spring 2027 - Intern, Performance

The Performance Intern supports athlete coaching, performance testing and integrated athlete development within Excel Sports Management. The role sits within a specific division and involves collaboration with performance coaches, physical therapists and other specialists. The Spring Program runs from 4 January to 6 May 2027.

• Collaborate in developing and modifying individualised, periodised training programmes targeting speed, agility, strength, power and conditioning, adjusting programming based on athlete progress, performance assessments and rehabilitation considerations.
• Provide effective exercise instruction and demonstrations, emphasising proper technique, execution and safety, and lead warm-up and activation sessions.
• Maintain detailed records of training programmes, athlete progress and performance metrics.
• Conduct performance assessments and ensure accurate collection, documentation and interpretation of athlete data, analysing metrics to identify areas for development and inform individualised training programmes.
• Gain hands-on exposure to advanced sports science technologies and assessment methodologies, including force plate testing, strength diagnostics, sprint performance testing, GPS-based workload monitoring, biomechanical assessments, body composition testing, bloodwork analysis
• Sleep and recovery monitoring, tendon function assessments, sport-specific analytics and 3D motion capture.
• Collaborate with performance coaches, physical therapists and other specialists to support comprehensive athlete development, integrating physical therapy insights to align training programmes with rehabilitation status and long-term performance goals.
• Translate objective assessments into actionable strategies across training, nutrition, recovery and sport-specific development, and develop understanding of how interdisciplinary collaboration supports athlete performance, injury risk management and return-to-play decisions.
• Attend bi-weekly educational presentations, stay informed on emerging sports science research, technologies and assessment methodologies, and research and deliver a player development presentation incorporating visual and interactive elements to senior performance and player development staff.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe training environment, regularly inspect equipment and demonstrate professionalism, reliability and attention to detail in daily operations.

• Meet at least one of the following educational or certification qualifications: senior standing in college (completed junior year of undergraduate studies)
• A bachelor's degree in Exercise Science, Sport Science, Strength and Conditioning, Exercise Physiology, Data Science or a related field
• Enrolment in or completion of a master's degree in one of the above fields or a related discipline
• Possession of or working toward the Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (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 organised, 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.
• Not eligible for visa sponsorship.

• The semester will be fully in-person.
• Interns report to the Irvine office approximately five days per week.
• Interns are expected to work 24–29.9 hours per week.
• Scheduling is coordinated with the intern's advisor within standard office hours of 8:00 AM–5:00 PM CT, Monday–Friday.
• Interns are responsible for arranging their own transportation and housing.
• Interns are assigned to a specific division.

• Paid internship opportunity.
• Lunch-and-learn sessions held throughout the semester to learn about other areas within Excel.

Excel Sports Management is an industry-leading sports agency representing top-tier talent, blue-chip brands and marquee properties.