Performance Coach

Performance Edge; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 16,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Mentorship from pros

Hands-on coaching

Job summary

Cooper Performance in Tampa, FL is seeking a motivated, energetic intern to pursue a career in sports performance, strength and conditioning, or athletic development. This paid internship provides hands-on coaching experience and direct mentorship from seasoned professionals.

You will assist with coaching, athlete evaluations, program design basics, and daily training operations, gaining exposure to youth through pro athletes.

Qualifications

• Strong interest in strength and conditioning, exercise science, kinesiology, or sports performance.
• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in exercise science, kinesiology, sports science, or a related field preferred, but not required.
• Previous athletic or coaching experience is a plus.
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to learn.
• Dependable, punctual, professional, and comfortable working in a team environment.
• Strong communication skills and enthusiasm for helping athletes improve.

Responsibilities

• Assist with coaching athletes during speed, agility, strength, and conditioning sessions.
• Learn and apply acceleration, maximum velocity, and change-of-direction training techniques.
• Assist with strength training instruction, exercise demonstrations, and proper lifting mechanics.
• Gain experience with athlete evaluations, including sprint testing, vertical jump testing, agility assessments, and movement analysis.
• Learn the fundamentals of individualized program design, exercise selection, and training progression.
• Assist with athlete warm-ups, mobility exercises, injury prevention, and recovery protocols.
• Gain experience working with athletes across multiple sports and competitive levels.
• Learn how to effectively communicate, motivate, and build relationships with athletes.
• Assist with facility organization, equipment maintenance, and daily training operations.

Skills

Interest in strength conditioning

Team orientation

Strong work ethic

Communication skills

Education

Pursuing or recently completed degree in exercise science or related field

Job description

Cooper Performance is one of Tampa's longest-established sports performance training facilities, with over 23 years of experience developing athletes of all ages and competitive levels.

We specialize in speed development, strength and conditioning, explosive power, agility, injury prevention, and overall athletic performance.

Our facility works with a wide range of athletes, including youth, middle school, high school, collegiate, professional, and NFL Combine/Pro Day prospects.

Our training philosophy combines sports science, individualized programming, advanced performance testing, and hands‑on coaching to help athletes reach their full athletic potential.

Internship Overview

We are seeking a motivated, energetic, and dependable individual interested in pursuing a career in sports performance, strength and conditioning, or athletic development.

This is a paid, hands‑on internship designed to provide practical experience in a professional sports performance environment.

Interns will work directly alongside experienced coaches and gain exposure to the daily operations of an established training facility.

Responsibilities & Learning Opportunities

• Assist with coaching athletes during speed, agility, strength, and conditioning sessions.
• Learn and apply acceleration, maximum velocity, and change‑of‑direction training techniques.
• Assist with strength training instruction, exercise demonstrations, and proper lifting mechanics.
• Gain experience with athlete evaluations, including sprint testing, vertical jump testing, agility assessments, and movement analysis.
• Learn the fundamentals of individualized program design, exercise selection, and training progression.
• Assist with athlete warm‑ups, mobility exercises, injury prevention, and recovery protocols.
• Gain experience working with athletes across multiple sports and competitive levels.
• Learn how to effectively communicate, motivate, and build relationships with athletes.
• Assist with facility organization, equipment maintenance, and daily training operations.

What We Offer

• Paid internship with hands‑on coaching experience.
• Direct mentorship from experienced sports performance professionals.
• Exposure to training methods used with collegiate and professional athletes.
• Opportunities to develop practical coaching skills and technical knowledge.
• Experience in athlete testing, performance analysis, and program development.
• Potential opportunity for future employment based on performance and facility needs.

Qualifications

• Strong interest in strength and conditioning, exercise science, kinesiology, or sports performance.
• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in exercise science, kinesiology, sports science, or a related field preferred, but not required.
• Previous athletic or coaching experience is a plus.
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to learn.
• Dependable, punctual, professional, and comfortable working in a team environment.
• Strong communication skills and enthusiasm for helping athletes improve.

Cooper Performance
Tampa, Florida
Website: www.cooperstrengthfl.com