Personal Trainer Internship, West Palm Beach

Equinox Personal Trainers provide personalized attention, professional instruction, and exercise programming to maximize each member’s health, fitness, and wellness goals while providing the highest level of customer service.     

Internship Program 

The Equinox Personal Training Internship offers students a unique opportunity to learn and work alongside fitness industry experts in our cutting-edge facilities. This program bridges academic knowledge with real-world experience, helping students develop essential skills for a career in personal training. While the internship is hosted by Equinox, the training provides broad applicability to related businesses. Participants can also access Equinox's specialized education through our proprietary education, the Equinox Fitness Training Institute (EFTI) and connect with Coach, Coach+ and Coach X trainers. Internship duration is flexible to suit academic needs, with mandatory paperwork due before commencement. 

Throughout the internship program, interns will be required to complete a variety of large and small projects that will encourage them to fully immerse themself into the business that will also mimic curriculum that a student will see in their undergraduate education. The following are examples of potential smaller projects:   

• Study one injury per week, documenting causes, signs and symptoms, treatment, rehabilitation, and prevention    

• Become familiar with all possible specialties and/or certifications that the intern is potentially interested in studying/receiving in the future   

• Design programs based on two selected trainers who are specific in their PT goals, any notable injuries, athletic history, etc. (can be hypothetical)   

• Research the following conditions: Hypertension, Diabetes, Pregnancy, CVD with points on cause, physiological implications, benefits of exercise on the conditions, exercises to help, and exercises to avoid   

• Weekly connects with supervisor to review progress on weekly objectives and set up actions for the upcoming week 

• Member experience & engagement activities: fitness Specialist Shifts, front desk support, member reach outs, etc.  

Application Process:  

• The screening process for this program prioritizes criteria that assess the applicant's potential for learning, enthusiasm for the subject matter, academic achievements, and relevant coursework.