Personal Trainer Internship

Equinox

. Provide personalized attention, professional instruction, and exercise programming to maximize members' health, fitness, and wellness goals .

Posted 9/29/2026internshipRemote • New York • United StatesEntry LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in exercise programming and personal training, with a focus on health and wellness goals. Possesses strong communication skills and a customer-service orientation to enhance member engagement and experience.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Exercise ProgrammingPersonal TrainingEffective Communication SkillsCustomer-Service OrientationTime Management

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Hard Skills

Exercise ScienceKinesiologyPhysical EducationFitness SpecialtiesInjury DocumentationHealth ResearchProgram DesignFitness Assessment

Soft Skills

Outgoing DispositionSocial SkillsMulti-taskingResults-oriented

Industry Keywords

HealthFitnessWellnessHypertensionDiabetesCardiovascular DiseaseRehabilitationPrevention

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide personalized attention, professional instruction, and exercise programming to maximize members' health, fitness, and wellness goals
Learn and work alongside fitness industry experts in cutting-edge facilities
Complete projects that bridge academic knowledge with real-world personal training experience
Study one injury per week, documenting causes, signs and symptoms, treatment, rehabilitation, and prevention
Become familiar with relevant fitness specialties and certifications
Design programs based on selected trainers' personal training goals, injuries, and athletic history
Research hypertension, diabetes, pregnancy, and cardiovascular disease, including exercise benefits, helpful exercises, and exercises to avoid
Meet weekly with a supervisor to review progress and set upcoming actions
Participate in member experience and engagement activities, including Fitness Specialist shifts, front desk support, and member outreach

Requirements

What you’ll need

Students must be eligible to earn academic credit for their work
At least 2-years completion towards an undergraduate degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Physical Education, Personal Training, or another applicable major 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 orientation and ability to understand or quickly grasp customer priorities and terminology
Effective oral and written communication skills
Results-oriented with ability to organize, prioritize and manage time
Previous Personal Training experience preferred but not required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Access to Equinox's specialized education through the Equinox Fitness Training Institute (EFTI)
Connection with Coach, Coach+ and Coach X trainers
Flexible internship duration to suit academic needs
Academic commitment accommodations
Opportunity to earn academic credit
Unpaid internship; no wages or employee benefits
Potential consideration for employment after graduation, with no guarantee of a paid job or offer