The Athlete Intern model
A clear path from potential to opportunity.
We make the process easy to understand for everyone involved, so the right people can focus on building a summer experience that leads somewhere.
How it works
Simple for people. Thoughtful about the match.
Athlete Intern manages sourcing, matching, and logistics so student-athletes, athletic departments, and companies can each do what they do best.
Athletes share their goals
Student-athletes complete a simple profile covering experience, interests, strengths, and the summer opportunity they want.
Companies describe the work
Employers tell us about their internship program and the skills, working style, and goals they want in a summer intern.
Athlete Intern finds the fit
Our matching platform connects participating student-athletes with companies that represent a strong fit.
People make the decision
Companies review their matching report, choose who to interview, and use their normal interview and offer process.
The internship begins
The company is the employer of record and pays and supervises the student-athlete like any other intern.
Paid experience
A real summer internship with an employer who understands the value of student-athletes.
Strong fit
Matching considers goals, background, requirements, and work style—not a keyword alone.
Low lift
Athlete Intern coordinates the process so partners can move from interest to action.
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