Seasonal Health and Performance Intern

**Overview** The HealthPerformance Department integrates strength and conditioning, sports medicine, injury rehabilitation, nutrition, mental skills, and data analytics to support our athletes and staff. We value hard work, urgency, data\-driven decision making, collaboration, and psychological safety. We are seeking a Seasonal HealthPerformance Intern who embodies these values and is committed to supporting the day\-to\-day operations that keep our department running at an elite level. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about high\-performance sport, eager to learn across multiple disciplines, and willing to take initiative on both large and small tasks. **Key Responsibilities:** **Daily OperationsSupport** * Assist with the setup and breakdown of the weight room, indoor/outdoor training spaces, and rehabilitation areas. * Prepare hydration stations, supplements, fueling tables, and recovery resources before practices and lifts. * Support athletic training room operations, including stocking supplies, maintaining cleanliness, and preparing treatment areas. * Help manage daily athlete flow for strength, rehab, nutrition, and recovery sessions to ensure efficiency and urgency. * Transport Cleveland Browns and Free Agent Players to physician appointments and physical examinations. **Performance DataTechnology** * Assist with the setup, calibration, and maintenance of performance technology (GPS units, force plates and other strength monitoring tools). * Help distribute, collect, and organize athlete tracking devices before and after practices. * Support staff with basic data entry, labeling, organization, and quality checks under supervision. * Document daily attendance, testing results, or session observations as directed by sport science staff. **NutritionRecovery Support** * Help prepare and distribute pre\- and post\-training snacks, shakes, electrolytes, and supplements (as directed by nutrition staff). * Maintain cleanliness and organization of nutrition stations, fridges, and storage areas. * Assist with recovery modalities setup (Normatec stations, Regeneration modalities, cold tubs, soft tissue tools). **Sports MedicineRehabilitation Support** * Assist with field setup for practice (injury tents, medical carts, emergency supplies, hydration). * Restock treatment rooms, taping stations, and bracing/supply areas daily. * Observe rehabilitation sessions when appropriate and assist with non\-clinical tasks that support workflow. * Transport free agents to physical examinations. **General Department Operations** * Maintain high standards of cleanliness and organization across all performance facilities. * Support logistical needs around meetings, team travel preparation, equipment transport, and scheduling communication. * Contribute to a collaborative department culture by being proactive, reliable, and solution\-oriented. **Preferred Qualifications:** * Completion, or eligible for completion in Spring 2026, of a degree in kinesiology, exercise science, athletic training, sport management, nutrition or any other exercise\-related field. * Demonstrated interest in sports performance, sports medicine, sport science, or athlete development. * Strong work ethic, willingness to take initiative, and comfort doing detail\-oriented operational tasks. * Ability to adapt quickly, communicate effectively, and work within a fast\-paced professional team environment. * Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times. **TermCompensation:** * **Term: Spring 2026 (Negotiable) through end of 2026\-2027 Season.** * **Compensation:** $15\.00 Hourly Rate **What We're Looking For:** The most important attribute for this role is work ethic\-someone who is willing to consistently handle the small but essential tasks that allow our performance staff to operate at a high level. Curiosity, humility, teamwork, and a commitment to learning across disciplines are key. **What You'll Gain:** * Experience working closely with a multidisciplinary performance team in a professional football environment. * Exposure to elite\-level strengthconditioning, sports medicine, rehab, nutrition, mental skills, and sport science processes. * Opportunity to develop operational, technical, and interpersonal skills vital for a career in high\-performance sport. * Mentorship, feedback, and professional development from experienced practitioners.