Recruitment 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 adaptA 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
• 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
• In-game responsibilities (inc. warm ups, message delivery, hydration)

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.