Personal Training Intern
Personal Training Intern (Paid)
Part-time
- 10–20 hrs/week
- 6–8 weeks
- $20/hour
Work alongside experienced coaches at bStrong Personal Training to build your skills in both 1-on-1 and group training. You’ll shadow and assist with sessions, learn how to design effective workouts, and gain real experience in member onboarding and engagement.
This is a great opportunity for students or recent grads looking to get hands-on experience in a professional training environment. Many past interns have gone on to become full-time coaches at bStrong!
Apply with a resume + short cover letter directly on Handshake.
Potential to be hired as a coach after internship
About bStrong
bStrong Personal Training is a fast-growing fitness company with locations in Bellevue and Redmond. We specialize in small-group personal training focused on results, community, and long-term sustainability.
Our internship is designed for aspiring coaches—especially those studying kinesiology, exercise science, or related fields—who want to bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world coaching.
Internship Details
- Start Date: Flexible (available year-round)
- Duration: 6–8 weeks
- Hours: 10–20 hours per week
- Location: In-person at Bellevue and/or Redmond
- Compensation: $20/hour
- Supervisor: Head Coach
- Conversion Opportunity: Many interns have been hired into full-time and part-time coaching roles (higher pay rate)
Responsibilities
- Shadow and assist small-group personal training sessions
- Learn and assist with programming for different fitness levels
- Support member onboarding and check-ins
- Observe and practice technique instruction and correction
- Gain exposure to member engagement and retention practices
- (Optional) Learn about the business side—marketing, retention, and sales
Learning Objectives
By the end of the internship, you’ll gain experience in:
- Coaching methodology in a small-group setting
- Exercise technique instruction and correction
- Program design for a variety of clients
- Member engagement and retention
- Professional development in a team environment
Qualifications
Required:
- Current personal training certification or currently pursuing certification
- Coursework in kinesiology, exercise science, or a related field (or) prior coaching experience
Preferred:
- Customer service experience
- Prior coaching experience (not required)
- Strong interest in personal training, strength & conditioning, and helping others
EEO Statement
bStrong Personal Training is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status.