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Performance Coaching Intern

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$20/hr

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As of Jul 26, 2026, the average hourly pay for sports performance intern in California is $16.81, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.23 and $18.99 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are Sports Performance Interns?

Sports Performance Interns are students or recent graduates who assist professional trainers, coaches, and sports scientists in optimizing athletes' physical performance. Their responsibilities often include helping with training sessions, collecting and analyzing performance data, and supporting injury prevention programs. These internships provide valuable hands-on experience in the sports performance industry, allowing interns to apply classroom knowledge in real-world settings. Interns typically work under supervision and may also help with administrative or logistical tasks related to athlete development.

What types of projects or responsibilities can a Sports Performance Intern expect to handle during their internship?

As a Sports Performance Intern, you can expect to be involved in a variety of hands-on tasks such as assisting with athlete assessments, helping design and implement training programs, and supporting coaches during workouts and recovery sessions. You may also be tasked with data collection and analysis, maintaining equipment, and contributing to educational sessions on topics like nutrition or injury prevention. Interns often work closely with sports performance staff, athletic trainers, and athletes, gaining valuable experience in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. This role provides a great opportunity to develop practical skills and build professional relationships in the sports industry.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Sports Performance Intern, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Sports Performance Intern, you need a foundational understanding of exercise science, anatomy, and physiology, often supported by coursework or a degree in a related field. Familiarity with strength and conditioning equipment, fitness assessment tools, and data tracking software like TeamBuildr or Excel is typically required. Strong communication, initiative, and adaptability help you work effectively with athletes, coaches, and staff in a dynamic environment. These skills and qualities are vital for supporting athlete development, ensuring safety, and maximizing learning during the internship.
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Performance Coaching Intern

Performance Coaching Intern

Xsolla

Los Angeles, CA • On-site

$20/hr

Other

Posted 8 days ago

Job description

ABOUT YOU

We are looking for a curious, driven intern to join Xsolla's Performance Coaching team for an 8-week summer program. This person will work directly alongside our Performance Coaches to support the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of our internal coaching programs. The ideal candidate has a background in psychology and a genuine interest in performance, human potential, organizational culture, and the science of how people grow. You bring both scientific rigor and creativity, you're as comfortable writing content as you are organizing a system, and you get energized by the idea of helping people do their best work.

ABOUT US

Xsolla is a global e-commerce company with robust tools and services to help game developers solve the inherent challenges of the video game industry. From indie to AAA, companies partner with Xsolla to help them fund, distribute, market, and monetize their games. Grounded in the belief in the future of video games, Xsolla is resolute in the mission to bring opportunities together, and continually make new resources available to creators. Headquartered and incorporated in Los Angeles, California,and with offices around the globe, Xsolla operates as the merchant of record and has helped over 1,500+ game developers to reach more players and grow their businesses around the world. With more paths to profits and ways to win, developers have all the things needed to enjoy the game.

For more information, visit xsolla.com.


RESPONSIBILITIES:

Content Creation

  • Research and curate a diverse library of coaching resources spanning books, TED talks, peer-reviewed research, podcasts, and videos, organized around the themes and domains of our Performance Coaching framework

  • Develop content packages tailored to specific coaching topics such as mindset, focus, resilience, leadership, and wellbeing, designed to be practical and immediately usable by coaches and employees

  • Write and produce recurring content for company-wide programs and initiatives, including weekly engagement pieces that keep performance and growth top of mind across the organization

  • Plan and build materials for group coaching sessions including session agendas, discussion frameworks, reflection prompts, and post-session resources

  • Create content that translates complex psychological and neuroscience concepts into accessible, engaging formats for a general business audience

  • Collaborate with the Performance Coaching team to ensure all content reflects our voice, values, and program goals

Program and Systems Support

  • Build out and maintain the Performance Coaching presence in Confluence, creating well-organized, easy-to-navigate pages that serve as a go-to resource hub for coaches and employees

  • Support the coordination and logistics of ongoing coaching programs, including tracking programming, managing scheduling, and keeping internal systems current

  • Assist with participant management processes such as assignments, intake coordination, and responding to program inquiries through our help desk

  • Identify opportunities to automate and streamline recurring program workflows using AI tools and existing platforms, reducing manual lift and improving team efficiency

  • Provide general operational support to the Performance Coaching team across active projects and initiatives throughout the summer

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

  • Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Sport Psychology, Performance Psychology, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Business Psychology, Neuroscience, or a related field (undergrad or graduate)

  • Genuine interest in human performance, coaching culture, and organizational wellbeing

  • Strong writing and communication skills, you can create content that feels engaging and accessible

  • Proficient in Google Workspace and quick to learn new tools and workflows, including platforms like Confluence and Jira 

  • AI savvy, you know how to use AI tools to work smarter and move faster

  • Organized and self-directed, able to manage multiple workstreams with minimal hand-holding

  • Collaborative, warm, and easy to work with

  • Ability to handle sensitive information with care and discretion

NOTE

This is a content and program support role. The intern will work directly alongside our Performance Coaches but will not be conducting coaching or training sessions.

$20 - $20 an hour

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: Xsolla is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with the Fair Chance Act.

Criminal History Consideration: For the Performance Coaching Intern, we will conduct a background check that may include the following:

  • Criminal history check

  • Employment verification

  • Education verification

Relevance to Job Responsibilities: The background check is relevant to this position because of the following role responsibilities:

  • Working with vulnerable populations

  • Accessing confidential company data

Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements

Rights Under the Fair Chance Act: Applicants are encouraged to inquire about their rights under the Fair Chance Act. If you have questions regarding our hiring practices, please contact [email protected].

By submitting the following job application form, you consent to Xsolla processing your data for career-related inquiries and potential employment opportunities. We process your data in accordance with this Xsolla Privacy Notice for Job Applicants (https://xsolla.com/candidate-privacy-notice). Please direct any inquiries regarding your data privacy to [email protected].

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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