Personal Trainer/Strength Coach Internship
About The Position
If you are serious about becoming a professional personal trainer and/or strength coach, this internship is for you. This 12-week internship is a structured development program designed to prepare coaches to work with real clients, uphold high coaching standards, and grow into professionals in the fitness industry. We coach adults 40+, which means communication, attention to detail, and professionalism matter just as much as exercise knowledge. This is not a “clean equipment and observe” internship. Interns are expected to show up prepared, be coachable, take feedback seriously, and actively develop their coaching skills in a real training environment. About BridgeFit Personal Training BridgeFit Personal Training specializes in helping adults 40+ build strength, confidence, and long-term health without beating up their bodies. Our coaching approach is personal, intentional, and built around trust and accountability. We have been voted Best Personal Training in Johnson County for three consecutive years, and most of our coaching staff has come through our internship program. This internship may lead to part-time or full-time employment, but hiring is not guaranteed. Employment decisions are based on performance, growth, professionalism, and current staffing needs. What You Can Expect A structured 12-week curriculum Hands-on coaching experience with adults 40+ Mentorship, feedback, and skill development Exposure to professional coaching systems, not just workouts What We Expect From You Coachability and openness to feedback Professional communication and presence Consistent effort and reliability A genuine interest in helping people, not just running sessions 90-Day Internship Overview Weeks 1–4 BridgeFit Service and Coaching Standards Coaching Skills and Professional Communication Biomechanics and Exercise Technique Weeks 5–8 Exercise Progressions and Regressions BridgeFit Programming System BridgeFit Movement Assessment Weeks 9–12 Integrating Coaching Systems Health Coaching Framework Goal Setting and Client Conversations Introduction to Sales and Client Onboarding Who This Internship Is a Good Fit For Aspiring personal trainers or strength coaches who want to treat coaching as a profession Students or recent graduates in exercise science, kinesiology, or related fields Individuals who value growth, accountability, and high standards Coaches interested in long-term development, not quick shortcut Interested? If you are ready to learn, grow, and be challenged in a professional coaching environment, we encourage you to apply.
Requirements
- Coachability and openness to feedback
- Professional communication and presence
- Consistent effort and reliability
- A genuine interest in helping people, not just running sessions
- Aspiring personal trainers or strength coaches who want to treat coaching as a profession
- Students or recent graduates in exercise science, kinesiology, or related fields
- Individuals who value growth, accountability, and high standards
- Coaches interested in long-term development, not quick shortcut
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
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