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Intern, Applied Sports Science

Intercollegiate Athletics

All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours : 27

FLSA Status : To Be Determined at Offer

Earliest Start Date : Ongoing

Position Duration : Limited Duration Based on Business Need

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.

Purpose

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 http : / / titleix.utexas.edu.

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

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

Required Materials

Resume

Cover Letter

Professional References

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers : You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers : As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

Employment Eligibility : Please make sure you meet all the required qualifications and you can perform all of the essential functions with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Retirement Plan Eligibility : This position is not eligible for a retirement plan.

Background Checks : A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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.

Pay Transparency : The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

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. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

E-Verify : The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization