ZipRecruiter

Log In

1

Sports Performance Intern Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

AEG

Intern, Social Media

Ashburn, VA · On-site

$15.30/hr

BigBear.ai Performance Center at Commanders Park Dates of Internship: September 2026 - May 2027 Job ... of sports. Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities: * Assist the Social Media Team in creation ...

United Soccer League (USL)

$15.75 - $19.75/hr

... sport management experience in a professional sports league setting. By working on various ... Build Tableau dashboards to track performance in key metrics towards league goals and initiatives.

next page

Showing results 1-20

All JobsSports Performance Intern JobsSports Performance Intern Jobs in Virginia

Sports Performance Intern information

See Virginia salary details

$8

$16

$24

How much do sports performance intern jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for sports performance intern in Virginia is $16.89, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.28 and $19.09 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a sports performance intern?

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 does a sports performance intern do?

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?

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.

What are the most commonly searched types of Sports Performance jobs in Virginia?

The most popular types of Sports Performance jobs in Virginia are:

What are popular job titles related to Sports Performance Intern jobs in Virginia?

For Sports Performance Intern jobs in Virginia, the most frequently searched job titles are:

What job categories do people searching Sports Performance Intern jobs in Virginia look for?

The top searched job categories for Sports Performance Intern jobs in Virginia are:

What cities in Virginia are hiring for Sports Performance Intern jobs?

Cities in Virginia with the most Sports Performance Intern job openings:

Sports Performance Intern jobs near you
Infographic showing various Sports Performance Intern job openings in Virginia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 86% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 83% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 15% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $35,132 per year, or $16.9 per hour.

Gameday Intern (University of Virginia)

Playfly Sports

Charlottesville, VA • On-site

$14 - $15/hr

Full-time, Internship

Posted 17 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Assist the Partnership Services Team with game day tasks and event execution.

  • Support hospitality, promotions, signage, and documentation activities during university sports events.

  • Track and organize game day inventory and provide high-quality customer service.

Job description

GAMEDAY INTERN
Charlottesville, VA
On-Site
THE RUNDOWN
Playfly Sports is looking for a Gameday Intern to join our team at Virginia Sports Properties from August 28th, 2026, to November 21st, 2026. The primary responsibility of this position is to collaborate with the Partnership Services Team to provide outstanding service at university sports property football events. This position will assist in the daily corporate involvements, including but not limited to, coordination or corporate events, gameday responsibilities, and perform other tasks as required to help ensure the success of university sports property.
WHAT YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH
  • Support full-time Client Services and Sales staff with game day tasks, including but not limited to, hospitality, on-site promotions and on-field presentation fulfillment. As well as other necessary tasks to ensure the overall success of university sports property
  • Assist with the execution of all hospitality elements and events on game days and non-game days
  • Take photos and documentation of promotions, signage, events and contractual obligations to maintain an accurate image library for annual recaps
  • Track, maintain, and organize game day inventory
  • Provide high-quality customer service and communication
  • Represent Playfly Sports, university sports property and the university in a professional manner
  • Other job-related duties as assigned

WHAT YOU'LL BRING
  • Customer service experience preferred
  • Responsible, motivated, and comfortable interacting with fans, partners, and other vendors
  • Strong problem-solving skills, flexibility, and willingness to participate in multiple events

TRAVEL, LIFTING, PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
  • Responsible for attending all home school Football games and other assigned sports home games (including afternoon, night, and weekend games)
  • Ability to lift a minimum of 25lbs
  • Must have reliable transportation

COMPENSATION
Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location. This may be different in other locations due to differences in the cost of labor.
The base pay range for this role is:
$14-$15 USD
WHAT WE DO
Playfly Sports is the full-service, leading sports marketing and media company that enables brands to engage with sports fans on a local, regional, and national level through scaled linear, digital, and experiential assets. Playfly Sports drives outcome-based solutions into 90-million households via more than 7,800 live U.S. broadcasts of MLB, NBA, and NHL games; and influences sports fans of all ages through the management of college and high school multimedia rights, uniform branding, and high-profile sports sponsorship platforms. Playfly Sports has the unique ability to partner, innovate, and advance the aspirations of athletes, brands, academic institutions, and sports fans across the U.S. Playfly Sports is Powered by Partnership. Visit Playfly Sports online at playfly.com
WHAT WE STAND FOR
At Playfly, we know that a diverse, equitable, and inclusive company is a more innovative and successful one, but more importantly, we believe it's just the right thing to do. Through conversations, company initiatives, community events and partnerships, policy changes, data analysis, workshops, and support groups, we are dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. We are here for the long haul and to do the meaningful work that creates true institutional change within our workplace, with our partners, and in the communities we serve.
EEOC & DIVERSITY STATEMENT
Playfly Sports affirms that inequality is detrimental to our associates, our clients, and the communities we serve. Our goal is to impact lasting change through our actions. Together, we unite for equality and equity. Playfly Sports is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristic, including race, color, genetic information, creed, national origin, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lawful alien status, ancestry, age, marital status, or protected veteran status and will not discriminate against anyone on the basis of a disability. We support an inclusive workplace where associates excel based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Playfly Sports is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals, and as part of this commitment, Playfly Sports will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact recruiting@playfly.com.
We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role at this time
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
For California and UK Residents, please read our Privacy Policy

Apply