Intern – Athletic Development & Performance
Little Rock Rangers
On-site
Little Rock AR US
Position Title: Intern – Athletic Development & Performance
Organization: Little Rock Rangers (USL League Two / WPSL)
Location: Little Rock, AR
Compensation: Unpaid Internship (College Credit Available)
Position Description
The Athletic Development & Performance Intern will assist the club’s performance and coaching staff in supporting player development through physical preparation, injury prevention, and recovery strategies. This internship provides hands-on experience in strength and conditioning, athletic performance analysis, and applied sports science within a semi-professional soccer environment. This role is ideal for a motivated college student pursuing a career in exercise science, strength & conditioning, or sports performance. The intern will gain practical experience assisting with daily training operations, performance technology, and recovery protocols.
Primary Responsibilities
• Assist the Athletic Development and Performance staff with daily training objectives.
• Support on-field and gym-based training sessions for academy and first-team players.
• Collect, analyze, and distribute data from performance technologies as directed by staff.
• Assist with injury prevention exercises and activities.
• Help with set up and break down of on-field and gym equipment.
• Support regenerative/recovery strategies, including cooldowns and recovery protocols.
• Assist in implementing nutritional guidance under the direction of the Sports Dietitian.
• Perform other tasks as needed to support daily training operations.
Qualifications
• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program and eligible for college credit.
• Field of study: Exercise Science, Strength & Conditioning, Kinesiology, Biomechanics, Human
Performance, or a related field.
• Knowledge and interest in soccer.
• Technologically proficient, including Microsoft Excel and other performance tools.
• Strong communication skills, willingness to learn, and a strong work ethic.
• Preferred: prior knowledge in exercise physiology and/or sports nutrition disciplines.
• Currently certified or working toward CSCS (Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist).
• Available 20–25 hours per week, primarily mornings/early afternoons and weekends.
Learning Opportunities
• Gain hands-on experience in applied sports science, strength and conditioning, and athletic performance in
a semi-professional soccer environment.
• Learn to support player development through performance technology, recovery, and injury prevention
programs.
• Work directly with coaching, athletic development, and performance staff.
• Build professional skills and experience applicable to careers in sports performance, conditioning, and
player development.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.
Organization: Little Rock Rangers (USL League Two / WPSL)
Location: Little Rock, AR
Compensation: Unpaid Internship (College Credit Available)
Position Description
The Athletic Development & Performance Intern will assist the club’s performance and coaching staff in supporting player development through physical preparation, injury prevention, and recovery strategies. This internship provides hands-on experience in strength and conditioning, athletic performance analysis, and applied sports science within a semi-professional soccer environment. This role is ideal for a motivated college student pursuing a career in exercise science, strength & conditioning, or sports performance. The intern will gain practical experience assisting with daily training operations, performance technology, and recovery protocols.
Primary Responsibilities
• Assist the Athletic Development and Performance staff with daily training objectives.
• Support on-field and gym-based training sessions for academy and first-team players.
• Collect, analyze, and distribute data from performance technologies as directed by staff.
• Assist with injury prevention exercises and activities.
• Help with set up and break down of on-field and gym equipment.
• Support regenerative/recovery strategies, including cooldowns and recovery protocols.
• Assist in implementing nutritional guidance under the direction of the Sports Dietitian.
• Perform other tasks as needed to support daily training operations.
Qualifications
• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program and eligible for college credit.
• Field of study: Exercise Science, Strength & Conditioning, Kinesiology, Biomechanics, Human
Performance, or a related field.
• Knowledge and interest in soccer.
• Technologically proficient, including Microsoft Excel and other performance tools.
• Strong communication skills, willingness to learn, and a strong work ethic.
• Preferred: prior knowledge in exercise physiology and/or sports nutrition disciplines.
• Currently certified or working toward CSCS (Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist).
• Available 20–25 hours per week, primarily mornings/early afternoons and weekends.
Learning Opportunities
• Gain hands-on experience in applied sports science, strength and conditioning, and athletic performance in
a semi-professional soccer environment.
• Learn to support player development through performance technology, recovery, and injury prevention
programs.
• Work directly with coaching, athletic development, and performance staff.
• Build professional skills and experience applicable to careers in sports performance, conditioning, and
player development.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.