Personal Trainer Intern

Job Description:

  • Provide personalized attention, professional instruction, and exercise programming to maximize each member’s health, fitness, and wellness goals
  • Complete a variety of large and small projects throughout the internship program
  • Document and study one injury per week including causes, treatment, and prevention
  • Research various health conditions and their physiological implications
  • Design programs based on selected trainers' profiles
  • Engage in member experience and support activities including front desk support and fitness specialist shifts

Requirements:

  • Students must be eligible to earn academic credit for their work
  • At least 2-years completion towards an undergraduate degree: Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Physical Education, Personal Training, or other applicable majors preferred
  • An outgoing and personable disposition, able to socialize with others
  • A passion for fitness and helping others reach their health and wellness goals
  • Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
  • Customer-service oriented and an ability to understand or quickly grasp customer priorities and terminology
  • Effective oral and written communications skills
  • Results oriented with an ability to organize, prioritize and manage time
  • Previous Personal Training experience preferred but not required

Benefits:

  • Internship Program provides a unique opportunity to learn and work alongside fitness industry experts
  • Access to Equinox's specialized education through the Equinox Fitness Training Institute (EFTI)
  • Flexible internship duration to suit academic needs
  • Opportunity to complete various projects that mimic undergraduate curriculum
  • Requirement for weekly connects with supervisor to assess progress
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