Performance Coaching Intern- Exercise & Health Science

About the role

Unlike many internships where students spend most of their time observing from the sidelines, the Resultz Only Fitness Exercise Science Performance Coaching Internship is intentionally designed for practical study, hands-on application, and professional growth. This is an opportunity for Exercise Science students to take what they are learning in the classroom and apply it in a real-world personal training environment—while gaining valuable experience in the business, leadership, and operational side of the fitness industry.

Structure

This is a 10-week internship requiring a minimum commitment of 10 hours per week. The internship is designed to support academic internship requirements and provide eligible students with practical experience that may be applied toward college internship credit, subject to approval by the student’s university and academic program. Throughout the 10 weeks, interns will progress from learning and observation into supervised practical application and increasing levels of responsibility based on demonstrated competency.

What You’ll Experience

• Exercise Science in Action – Apply principles of exercise physiology, strength and conditioning, program design, movement assessment, exercise technique, and client progression in a practical setting.
• Personal Training & Performance Coaching – Observe, assist, and progressively take on greater responsibility in delivering exceptional training experiences as your knowledge, confidence, and competency develop.
• Client Experience & Communication – Learn how to build relationships, communicate effectively, motivate clients, provide appropriate coaching and feedback, and create an environment where people want to succeed.
• Leadership Development – Develop confidence, professionalism, accountability, communication skills, and the ability to positively influence and lead both clients and teammates.
• Facility Operations – Gain firsthand experience with the systems, processes, professional standards, and daily responsibilities involved in operating a successful personal training facility.
• Business & Entrepreneurship – Learn what happens behind the scenes of a fitness business, including sales, marketing, client retention, scheduling, financial considerations, team development, and sustainable business growth.
• Management & Operations – Gain insight into what it takes to operate and lead a successful personal training facility—from serving clients and developing a team to managing systems and making sound business decisions.

Who We’re Looking For

• Coachable and eager to learn
• Dependable, disciplined, and accountable
• Professional in appearance, communication, and conduct
• Energetic and comfortable interacting with people
• Willing to receive feedback and apply it
• Interested in applying Exercise Science beyond the classroom
• Motivated to become an exceptional coach and exercise professional
• Interested in developing leadership and business skills
• Comfortable working as part of a team
• Capable of taking increasing ownership and responsibility as they develop

Previous personal training or coaching experience is helpful but not required. Certifications matter. Experience matters. Character, work ethic, professionalism, and coachability matter more.

Compensation

Students who successfully complete the internship and satisfy the established attendance, performance, professionalism, and program requirements will be eligible to receive a one-time $500 completion stipend at the conclusion of the 10-week internship. This internship does not provide an hourly wage or weekly/bi-weekly paycheck; the stipend is a one-time payment awarded following successful completion.

Pathway to Employment

For the right individual, the internship doesn’t have to end after 10 weeks. Resultz Only Fitness is a growing company, and one of the purposes of our internship program is to identify and develop talented future Performance Coaches. High-performing interns who demonstrate exceptional coaching potential, professionalism, reliability, communication skills, leadership, and alignment with our standards may be considered for part-time or full-time Performance Coach employment following successful completion of the internship. Employment opportunities are based on individual performance, successful completion of the internship, available positions, and the staffing needs of Resultz Only Fitness at that time.