Intern, Applied Sports Science

Job Posting Title: Intern, Applied Sports Science Hiring Department: Intercollegiate Athletics Position Open To: All Applicants Weekly Scheduled Hours: 27 FLSA Status: Non‑Exempt Earliest Start Date: Immediately Position Duration: Expected to Continue Until Jan 21, 2026 Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS Texas Athletics will define what it means to be the world's best intercollegiate athletics program, instilling passion, knowledge, and character for all student‑athletes to compete to win, to succeed academically, to achieve their dreams in life, and to contribute to society. Our mission is to prepare students to win with integrity in academics, in athletics and in life. 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. The internship involves supporting coaches and trainers with actionable, timely insights using performance assessments, athlete monitoring and education, and will involve collaboration with sports science staff, facilitating rehabilitation progression and return‑to‑play strategies. Responsibilities Assist and potentially lead data collection, analysis, and communication within a comprehensive athlete monitoring system under structured oversight. Use technologies such as Smartabase, Catapult, VALD, Elite Form, Body Weights, and Subjective Questionnaires. Collaborate with athletic medicine, sport performance, nutrition, behavioral 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, act ethically, and participate in assigned education and training programs. Required Qualifications Current enrollment, working toward 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 communicate sports science data and information effectively 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 Employment Eligibility: Please make sure you meet all the required qualifications and can perform all the essential functions with or without a reasonable accommodation. Equal Opportunity Employer: The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities and admissions. Employment Eligibility Verification: If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I‑9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university. #J-18808-Ljbffr Phase2 Technology