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Personal Trainer Internship

Personal Trainer Internship

CompanyEquinox
LocationWashington, DC, USA
Salary$Not Provided – $Not Provided
TypeInternship
DegreesBachelor’s
Experience LevelInternship

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

Responsibilities

  • Complete a variety of large and small projects that will encourage them to fully immerse themself into the business
  • Study one injury per week, documenting causes, signs and symptoms, treatment, rehabilitation, and prevention
  • Become familiar with all possible specialties and/or certifications that the intern is potentially interested in studying/receiving in the future
  • Design programs based on two selected trainers who are specific in their PT goals, any notable injuries, athletic history, etc. (can be hypothetical)
  • Research conditions such as Hypertension, Diabetes, Pregnancy, CVD with points on cause, physiological implications, benefits of exercise on the conditions, exercises to help, and exercises to avoid
  • Weekly connects with supervisor to review progress on weekly objectives and set up actions for the upcoming week
  • Member experience & engagement activities: fitness Specialist Shifts, front desk support, member reach outs, etc.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Previous Personal Training experience preferred but not required