Assistant Strength Coach/Intern

TiER1 Performance; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

On-site role

Future opportunities

Job summary

T1 Performance in Eden Prairie, MN is offering an Assistant Strength Coach/Internship for Winter 2026–27. You will coach baseball athletes, assist with conditioning programs, and gain hands-on exposure to sports technology and data-driven programming.

Interns work 24 hours per week (Mon–Thu 3:30–9:30 pm) for 15 weeks, with paid compensation and potential for future employment opportunities. Educational credit can be arranged through your university.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or recently completed degree in Exercise Science or related field.
• Interest in strength and conditioning or sports science and practical application in sport performance.
• Willing to commute to Eden Prairie, MN.
• Commitment to ongoing learning.

Responsibilities

• Coach athletes in strength and conditioning programs.
• Assist with weight room duties and safety.
• Monitor and track training data and progress.
• Collaborate with coaches and staff.

Skills

Coaching

Sports science

Data tracking

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Exercise Science

Kinesiology

Sports Performance

Tools

VALD

Force plates

Velocity training

Smart Speed

Job description

Assistant Strength Coach/Intern – Winter 2026–27

T1 Performance · Eden Prairie, MN · On-site · Internship (Paid) with potential future employment opportunities

About T1 Performance

T1 Performance is a premier baseball development center in Eden Prairie, MN, focused on holistic athlete development. We train high school and youth baseball players, with about 100 athletes expected across our advanced and youth programs this winter. Our multidisciplinary team draws on several training methodologies, evidence-based practices, and integrated sports technology to support each athlete’s physical development, skill development, and personal development. We develop the whole athlete, not just their performance metrics.

Who we are looking for

Current undergraduate or graduate students studying kinesiology/exercise science/or a related field with interest in a career in human performance, sports science, and strength and conditioning

The Role

As an Assistant Strength Coach/Intern, you’ll join our performance staff and work in live training sessions every shift. You’ll get first‑hand exposure to what a career in private‑sector sports performance requires. You’ll help deliver strength and conditioning programs for baseball athletes, work hands‑on with our sports technology, and learn how objective data drives programming decisions.

What You’ll Do

• Learn proper coaching technique through our evidence‑based philosophies
• Daily exposure to sports technology with practical applications
• Coach athletes of all ages and skill levels
• Take part in our athlete monitoring and load‑prescription system
• Track training data and monitor athlete progress
• Assist with all weight room duties, including equipment setup and breakdown and keeping the training environment safe and organized
• Collaborate with coaches and support staff, and take part in staff education

What You’ll Learn

• Hands‑on use of VALD force plates, dynamometers, Smart Speed timing systems, and the OVR velocity‑based training system
• How to turn sports technology data into practical training applications
• How to use objective data to inform programming and training intensity
• Applied coaching experience in a private performance setting
• Various advanced training methodologies and programming techniques
• Coaching techniques of various movement patterns

Interns report directly to our Head Strength Coach and Internship Director. Educational materials and training on our technology and monitoring systems are provided.

• Dates: November 30, 2026 – March 11, 2027 (15 weeks) *Spring and summer internships available too
• Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 3:30–9:30 pm (24 hours/week; about 360 total hours)
• Compensation: Paid with potential for future employment opportunities
• Academic credit: We’ll complete your university’s site‑approval forms, learning objectives, and midterm and final evaluations.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or recently completed a degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Sports Performance or a related field (undergraduate and graduate students welcome)
• Foundational knowledge of exercise physiology, human performance, sports science, and its practical application in sport performance
• Experience in or strong interest in strength and conditioning, coaching, personal training, or sports science and potential to pursue a CSCS for future employment.
• Commitment to ongoing learning
• Must be able to commute to Eden Prairie, MN