Performance Internship (3-5 slots/semester) CURRENTLY FILLED

Our Performance Internship will provide an opportunity to learn, observe, and work hands-on with over 200 different baseball athletes, ranging from the high school to professional level.

Interns will observe and assist with coaching and training in all of Tread Athletics’ pillars of performance (assessments, corrective exercise, dynamic warm-ups, throwing, mechanical analyses, pitch design, strength and conditioning, nutrition, and recovery).  

On top of having access to the 30+ members of our Performance department, interns will be assigned a coaching mentor that will work with them one-on-one. Each intern will also have the opportunity to provide value to Tread Athletics and its Performance Department through educational opportunities and potential special projects.

• Tag pitches on TrackMan, learn pitch design, and learn how to optimize pitching arsenals
• Education, observation, and possible hands-on experience in all of Tread Athletics Performance Pillars (assessments, corrective exercise, dynamic warm-ups, throwing, mechanical analyses, pitch design, strength & conditioning, nutrition, and recovery).
• Perform projects, in-service training, and application
• Daily facility detail

Apply here for the Performance Internship

Strength & Conditioning Internship (1) CURRENTLY FILLED

Tread Athletics’ Strength & Conditioning Interns will have an opportunity to observe and learn from some of the most prominent minds in our industry. This internship is extremely hands-on, requiring applicants to understand how to program and teach a variety of training modalities. Main responsibilities include monitoring and caring for the weight room, as well as coaching athletes on corrective exercises, warm-ups, and strength training technique. Strength & Conditioning Interns may also have the opportunity to help lead, instruct, and program for Performance Interns. Competency in weight room etiquette and exercise technique is a requirement. Experience with programming, teaching/correcting exercise technique, and performing/interpreting movement screens will be highly valued in applicants.

Requirements:

• Exercise Science or Human Movement/Science Degree (Pursuing)
• Strength & Conditioning Certification (Recommended)
• Experience Working With Athletic Populations
• Experience With Sports Performance/Strength Training Programming
• Baseline Understanding of Human Anatomy & Physiology
• Knowledge And Ability to Teach & Demonstrate Basic Strength Training Exercises

Biomechanics/Motion Capture Internship (1-2) 

Experience close-up exposure to high level throwers and coaching during bullpens while you run our 10-Camera, Markerless, Qualisys Motion Analysis System. Duties include:

• Lab preparation for Motion Analysis (calibration, mound prep, lineup daily schedule)
• Assisting in operating and running Tread’s Motion Capture Lab (Qualisys Motion Capture System)
• Generating and interpreting Qualisys biomechanics reports 
• Assisting the Director of Biomechanics
• Special projects
• Lab maintenance (close pitching mound, shut down Motion Analysis System, etc…)

Apply here for the Biomechanics Internship

Catching/Hitting/Facility Operations Internship (1) CURRENTLY FILLED

If you’re passionate about and have experience with hitting and catching, this is the internship for you. You will have the opportunity to assist in the programming and coaching of our in-house catchers, including defensive work, throwing, hitting, and strength/conditioning. Your responsibilities will include assisting in facility operations, bullpen scheduling/management, and operating systems related to gym flow and catcher development. 

• Assist in formation and execution of bullpen schedules
• Assist in allocation of in-gym resources
• Assist in coaching catchers, including: hitting, defense, & throwing
• Analyze catcher’s throwing and hitting, including breakdowns and creating reports
• Creating hitting, throwing, and strength programs for catchers
• Assist in facility operations, facility detail work, and preparing the facility for athletes
• Miscellaneous projects in areas of interest (i.e. hitting/catching systems, etc…)

Content Internship (2 slots per semester) CURRENTLY FILLED

You will observe and assist our Content Team with filming & videography, content planning, post-production and social media analytics/strategy. You may also have the chance to assist with the creation of a Feature Film. You'll learn your way around high-end cameras, editing/content creation software & more.

Data Analytics Internship (1-2 slots per semester) CURRENTLY FILLED 

Our Data Analytics internship is an opportunity to immerse yourself in all things data here at Tread by working directly alongside our in-house performance analysts. You will explore how we leverage ball flight data to optimize and improve arsenals, dive into motion capture data, and have a front row seat in how we integrate data analysis into our Pitching Development.

Expectations and Requirements of Interns

• Punctuality, responsibility, and reliability
• Competency in the Tread Athletics pillars of performance
• Passion for coaching and serving others
• Professional representation of self and Tread Athletics
• High regard to ethical standards
• Desire to learn, grow, and accept constructive criticism and feedback
• Must have the ability to communicate and interact with a variety of athletes and backgrounds
• Willingness to fail forward and perform outside of your comfort zone

Internship Schedule

• Summer Internship: June 3rd, 2024* – Aug 09, 2024
  • Applications open February 5, 2024
  • March 15, 2024 application deadline
• Winter Internship: TBD

*Start dates may be flexible depending on previous obligations

To Apply, email Kyle Harris – KyleH@treadathletics.com