Intern, Applied Sports Science

Intercollegiate Athletics Internship, Applied Sports Science

The Applied Sports Science Intern will play a vital role in an information system supporting evidence-based decisions regarding the performance and health of student-athletes. We are committed to the application of the latest in human performance research for the enhancement of student-athlete health and development. This internship will support our mission of providing coaches and trainers with unique, accurate and actionable feedback in a timely manner. As an intern, you will be actively involved in supporting student-athlete growth and development using performance assessments, athlete monitoring and education. You will collaborate closely with the sports science staff, developing insights, facilitating rehabilitation progression and return-to-play strategies. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience and develop your skills in a high-performance setting.

Responsibilities:

• Assist and potentially lead data collection, analysis, and communication within a comprehensive athlete monitoring system under structured oversight.
• Technologies used include but are not limited to Smartabase, Catapult, VALD, Elite Form, Body Weights, and Subjective Questionnaires.
• Collaborate with athletic medicine, sport performance, nutrition, behavior health, and coaching staff to optimize athlete health, wellness, and performance.
• Contribute insights within the Applied Sports Science Department.
• Opportunity to contribute to performance science including: data collection, data security, analysis, and results presentation.
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Consistently exemplify the core values and quality service standards of Texas Athletics. Always act ethically. Proactively seek guidance when unsure or unclear of a law, rule or policy applicable to you or your department/sport program. Actively participate in assigned education and training programs. Comply with all laws, policies, rules and regulations set forth by the Board of Regents of The University of Texas System, The University of Texas at Austin, NCAA, Conference, or other governing body, including state and federal laws. Annually obtain prior written approval and report all outside activities and outside income. Report knowledge of, or reasonable cause to believe, violation(s) of state or federal laws, policies, rules, or regulations of the University, Conference, or NCAA to IA ARMCS or IA HR. Fully cooperate with any investigation by providing complete and accurate information when requested to do so by Texas Athletics and/or the NCAA and do not influence others in any way during an investigation. In compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Texas Education Code Sec. 51.252, this position may be a Non-Confidential Employee as defined by University policies on Sex Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, Sexual Assault, Interpersonal Violence and Stalking. As a Non-Confidential Employee, individuals employed in this position will report incidents of such prohibited conduct to the University's Title IX Coordinator or Deputy Title IX Coordinator as required by applicable law or University policy. An employee who does not report an incident or who makes a false report is subject to termination and may be charged with a criminal offense (Class A or Class B misdemeanor). For more information about employee responsibilities under Title IX, including information about confidential employee reporting exceptions, please visit the Title IX website at

Required Qualifications:

• Working towards a degree in kinesiology, sports science, sports analytics, data analytics, or a related field.
• Experience with database management, analysis, and visualization (knowledge of Excel).
• Demonstrated experience with independent sports science projects.
• Ability to effectively communicate sports science data and information to strength & conditioning, sports medicine, coaching staff, and athletes
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Salary Range:

• Unpaid Internship

Working Conditions:

• Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation
• Use of manual dexterity
• Climbing of stairs
• Must be able to lift more than 50 lbs. and stand for extensive amounts of time
• May work around standard office conditions

Work Shift:

• Monday through Friday
• Work times vary