Personal Training Assistant / Paid Internship

Now Hiring: Personal Training Assistant / Paid Internship

Company: MTCtrainer 

Location: Okemos, MI 

Position Type: Part-Time / Paid Internship 

Schedule: Flexible, ideal for college students

About MTCtrainer:

MTCtrainer is a personal training and fitness coaching business serving Okemos, East Lansing, and the Greater Lansing area. We specialize in personalized strength training, weight loss, athletic performance, functional movement, and overall health and wellness.

We're looking for a motivated student who is passionate about health and fitness and interested in gaining real-world experience in the personal training industry.

Position Overview:

This is a great opportunity for a college student pursuing a degree or career in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Sports Medicine, Physical Therapy, Athletic Training, or a related health and fitness field.

As a Personal Training Assistant, you'll work alongside experienced trainers, gain hands-on experience with clients, and learn the daily operations of a personal training business.

No personal training certification is required! While certifications are a plus, we're primarily looking for someone who is eager to learn, dependable, and passionate about helping others improve their health.

Responsibilities:

- Assist personal trainers during one-on-one and small-group training sessions. 

- Help prepare equipment and organize training areas. 

- Learn proper exercise techniques, movement assessments, and program design. 

- Assist with tracking client progress and fitness goals. 

- Gain experience with Evolt 360 body composition assessments. 

- Help with client communication, scheduling, and general business operations. 

- Support fitness programs, community events, and wellness initiatives.

Qualifications:

- Current college student or recent graduate preferred. 

- Strong interest in fitness, exercise science, or health and wellness. 

- Positive attitude, strong communication skills, and willingness to learn. 

- Dependable, professional, and comfortable working with people of different ages and fitness levels. 

- Personal training certification is a plus but not required. 

- Previous gym or coaching experience is helpful but not necessary.

What We Offer:

- Paid, hands-on experience in the personal training industry. 

- Flexible scheduling around classes.

 - Direct mentorship from an experienced personal trainer with 15+ years in the fitness industry. 

- Opportunities to develop skills in exercise programming, coaching, client assessments, and business operations. 

- Exposure to the business side of operating and growing a personal training company. 

- Potential opportunity to grow into a personal trainer position with MTCtrainer.

How to Apply:

If you're a student passionate about fitness and looking to turn that interest into a career, we'd love to hear from you!

Send a brief introduction about yourself, your educational background, and why you're interested in working in the fitness industry.

Start building your career in fitness with MTCtrainer!