Fitness Operations & Performance Coaching Intern

MAXXFIT TRAINING

Job Title: Fitness Operations & Performance Coaching Intern
Employer: MaxxFIT Training
Location: San Antonio / Universal City, TX
Position Type: Internship (Paid or Unpaid – Credit Eligible)

Hours:

Fall/Spring: 10–19 hrs/week

Summer: 20–40 hrs/week
Duration: 8–12 weeks (Semester-based)

Position Overview

MaxxFIT Training is seeking motivated college students interested in exercise science, kinesiology, sports management, business, or marketing to participate in a structured internship experience. This internship provides hands-on exposure to coaching, fitness operations, and performance training business systems within a high-performance gym environment.

Interns will gain real-world experience working alongside certified coaches and gym leadership while developing professional skills that extend beyond the classroom.

Learning Objectives

By the end of the internship, students will be able to:

Apply academic knowledge to real-world fitness and coaching environments

Demonstrate foundational coaching and communication skills

Understand daily gym operations and client flow systems

Assist with program delivery, onboarding, and retention efforts

Develop professional behavior, accountability, and teamwork skills

Responsibilities

Shadow and assist coaches during group training sessions

Support gym operations (equipment setup, scheduling flow, facility readiness)

Assist with client onboarding and member experience initiatives

Observe and participate in program design discussions

Contribute to social media or marketing content (as assigned)

Complete an internship capstone project (operations, marketing, or coaching focus)

Qualifications

Currently enrolled at a accredited college/university

Major or interest in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Sports Management, Business, or Marketing

Strong communication skills and professional demeanor

Interest in fitness, athletic performance, or sports business

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Supervision & Mentorship

Interns will be supervised by the Director of Fitness Operations and supported by designated coaching staff. Weekly check-ins, midpoint evaluations, and final assessments are built into the program