Strength & Conditioning Intern

At Apex, we believe athlete development goes beyond skill training alone. Our Strength & Conditioning team plays a vital role in helping athletes move better, stay healthy, and perform at a high level throughout the club season. We are committed to building strong, confident, and resilient athletes through intentional, volleyball-specific training and education. Position Overview Apex is seeking a Strength & Conditioning Intern for the 2026/27 club season. This is an ideal opportunity for aspiring strength and conditioning coaches to gain hands-on experience in a high-energy, fast-paced environment working with large groups across various training ages. The intern will assist the Strength & Conditioning Coach with athlete assessments, session preparation, dynamic warm-ups, and active team training sessions while receiving ongoing mentorship and continuing education in strength, speed, power, plyometrics, conditioning, and injury prevention principles. Key Responsibilities Assist the Strength & Conditioning Coach in setting up, leading, and breaking down daily team training sessions.Support athlete assessment tracking, data collection, and performance monitoring.Help lead dynamic warm-ups, movement prep, and exercise execution during team workouts.Provide positive encouragement and active coaching cues to keep athletes engaged and focused.Learn and apply principles of speed, power, plyometrics, unilateral strength, and volleyball-specific injury prevention.Maintain a clean, safe, organized, and high-energy training environment.Continue pursuing education around athletic development and functional movement mechanics.Represent Apex culture and values at all training sessions and events. Qualifications Currently pursuing or recent graduate of a degree in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Sports Performance, or a related field.Aspiring to earn a CSCS or related credential in strength and conditioning.Experience or strong interest in working with youth and high school athletes.High energy, positive attitude, and strong communication skills.Alignment with the Apex values of respect, integrity, transparency, and accountability.Ability to pass all required background checks.Dependable, punctual, and eager to learn in a practical coaching environment. Benefits Direct course credit for academic degree completion (unpaid internship).Hands-on coaching experience and structured mentorship under an experienced Strength & Conditioning Coach.Access to staff events and discounts.Access to fully stocked kitchen at ApexHQ.Professional growth and future employment opportunities.