EXOS

Performance Specialist Intern


PayCompetitive
LocationPhoenix/Arizona
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 23-1033

      Job Summary:

      Exos is seeking high performing individuals to take part in our learning intensive, 12-16 week internship program. This internship will be onsite at our Performance Center in Phoenix, AZ and requires a minimum of 20 hours per week. As a Performance Specialist, you will gain knowledge and experience working in a highly skilled strength & conditioning environment training both individuals and groups. We strive to provide our interns with valuable education and experiences that will help propel their career forward after graduation.

      Job Description:

      As a Performance Specialist Intern You Will:

      • 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.

      • Have the opportunity to earn our Exos Performance Specialist Certification (XPS)
      • Have the opportunity to 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).

      Internship 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

      • Have 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 working, 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.

      Physical Requirements:

      • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted repeatedly throughout the workday.

      • Frequent walking around and demonstrating and assisting with exercise movements; bending, stretching, lifting, pushing, pulling and squatting are movements performed daily.

      Who We Are:

      Exos, a coaching company, was founded in 1999 and became the industry leader in human performance by preparing elite athletes for their sport. Over two decades later, we have evolved into a company with a goal to ignite the hero in all of us by getting our members ready to achieve what’s most meaningful to them. Whether that’s having energy to chase kids at the playground, coming up with a breakthrough idea at work, getting back into a running plan, or other moments that matter most -- Exos gets our members ready.

      We provide coaches who empathetically and expertly guide, programs that are personalized, and teams to support members along the way. By leveraging science, technology and engaging programming, we impact hundreds of thousands of members at 400 locations world-wide; ranging from corporate sites and community programs to military and athlete training centers.

      We are an equal opportunity employer

      EXOS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace for all. We invite applicants from a wide variety of identities, ideas, perspectives and experiences and encourage people from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Exos offers reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities.

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  • About the company

      EXOS, formerly named Athletes' Performance, is an American Limited Liability Company founded in 1999.