Athletic performance intern
Exeter Chiefs Women are looking to recruit an Athletic Performance Intern (can be post-undergraduate) to undertake support of the performance department in operations, preparations and delivery of athletic development activities to all players.
The intern will be immersed in the day-to-day operations of the performance department, from on-field activities through to the gym. The full-time year-long placement will challenge the intern to work cohesively as part of a team and challenge their understanding of athletic performance principles in an applied setting.
What you will gain:
- Develop a firm understanding of athletic performance principles and ability to utilise them in an applied setting.
- Applied coaching experience in a variety of on and off-pitch environments across all areas of athletic development (strength and power, speed, conditioning, contact skill).
- Learn to work cohesively as part of a multi-disciplinary team (MDT).
- Gameday experience (including away travel).
- Autonomy to develop and implement new ideas with coaching and delivery.
Requirements:
- A strong desire to learn and grow
- An ability to build relationships
- Flexibility to work unconventional hours
- Self-motivation and ambition
- Initiative to problem solve
- A willingness to adapt
- A full & clean driving licence
Main roles and responsibilities:
On pitch:
- Equipment readiness and setup for training and matches (inc. hydration, supplements and training equipment)
- Assist the Head of Athletic Performance in the delivery of sessions
- Prepare athletes to train
- Record-keeping of training activities
In the gym:
- Equipment setup and readiness for training (inc. programmes, training kit and preparatory exercises)
- Supporting athletes in-session
- Testing and monitoring
- Progression towards programming for players through a case-study basis
For nutrition:
- Ordering and stock check
- Gathering player feedback
- Supplement guidance and resources
On a gameday:
- Preparation of athletes to play
- Kit preparation and transport
- Changing room setup
- Pitch setup
- In-game responsibilities (inc. warm ups, message delivery, hydration)
How to apply:
Please send a cover letter and CV to Daniel Rix, Head of Athletic Performance at danrix@exeterchiefs.co.uk
Interviews and selection are aimed to be completed by early July 2026 to allow students ample time to find accommodation ahead of a late July/early August placement start.