Fitness Internship – Future Trainer Development Program

Fitness Together Lynnfield

 

Fitness Together Lynnfield is a premium private personal training studio serving the community for over 20 years through one-on-one coaching, personalized programming, and real accountability.

 

As we prepare for our next stage of growth and transition into a future expanded location, we are looking for an intern with long-term potential who can be developed into a future trainer role.

 

This is more than an internship. It is a mentorship-based career opportunity for someone who wants to learn how successful coaching works in the real world.

Whether you are a student, recent graduate, or making a career change, this role is designed to help the right candidate gain hands-on experience, earn certification, and grow into a professional coaching position.

 

• Shadow experienced trainers during live personal training sessions
• Learn the Signature Fit Evaluation process including movement and posture assessments
• Assist with warm-ups, cooldowns, equipment setup, and approved coaching tasks
• Learn exercise progressions, regressions, cueing, and safe session flow
• Observe and practice client communication, motivation, and accountability coaching
• Complete weekly assignments, case studies, and mentorship meetings
• Learn studio systems including scheduling, client experience, and professionalism
• Prepare for certification and future transition into a trainer role
• Support a positive, energetic, team-first studio environment

• Strong people skills and professional communication
• Dependable, punctual, and coachable
• Genuine interest in health, fitness, and helping others succeed
• Comfortable working with adults of different ages and fitness levels
• Ability to receive feedback and apply it quickly
• Positive attitude with strong personal accountability
• Student, graduate, or career changer welcome
• Prior experience in coaching, teaching, healthcare, hospitality, sales, or customer service is a plus
• CPR/AED certification is helpful but not required
• No degree in exercise science required for the right candidate
• Desire to become a certified personal trainer and build a long-term career in fitness

- Direct mentorship from experienced fitness professionals and ownership
- Hands-on experience in a respected private training studio
- Real-world coaching development beyond textbooks or classroom learning
- Opportunity to earn a nationally recognized National Academy of Sports Medicine certification at a significant discount
- Clear pathway toward future paid employment
- Exposure to client retention, coaching psychology, and business operations
- Opportunity to grow with the studio during its next expansion phase
- Meaningful work helping people improve their health and confidence
Why This Opportunity Is Different
Most internships show you exercises.
 
This one teaches you how to build a coaching career.
 
You will learn why clients stay, how trust is built, how behavior changes, and what separates average trainers from elite coaches.
Next Steps for Applicants
Please submit:
- Resume
- Short note explaining why this opportunity interests you
- Current work background or education
- Availability over the next 8 to 12 weeks
Send to: dinawhalen@fitnesstogether.com
Qualified applicants will be invited for an interview and studio visit.

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