Recruitment | Athletic performance intern

Exeter Rugby Chiefs; Exeter; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Exeter Rugby Chiefs in Exeter are hiring an Athletic Performance Intern for a year-long placement to aid the performance department. Interns will engage in various athletic development activities, contributing to on-field operations and gym sessions.

The role includes responsibilities for equipment setup, attending to athletes, and involvement on gamedays. This is an opportunity for individuals aiming to deepen their understanding of athletic principles and gain real-world coaching experience in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• A strong desire to learn and grow.
• Self-motivated with a willingness to adapt.
• Flexibility to work unconventional hours.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head of Athletic Performance in delivering sessions.
• Prepare athletes for training and matches.
• Monitor and test athletes in the gym.

Skills

Strong desire to learn and grow

Ability to build relationships

Flexibility to work unconventional hours

Self-motivation and ambition

Initiative to problem solve

Willingness to adapt

Job description

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.