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Personal Trainer Intern

Fitness Together
Posted 18 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Avon, CT, US

Salary

Competitive

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Personal Trainer Career Accelerator Program (PTCAP) is designed for aspiring personal trainers seeking hands-on experience in a professional studio environment.
  • This program is ideal for recently certified trainers or those struggling to secure their first role due to lack of experience.
  • Participants will undergo a three-phase process including observation, assistance, and hands-on training over a span of 12 weeks.
  • While the initial phase is unpaid, participants will be compensated for their contributions during the second phase and gain valuable experience in the third phase.
  • Successful candidates can expect to transition into a permanent personal training role, with a salary starting at $30,000 and requiring no prior professional experience.

Overview

Personal Trainer Career Accelerator Program (PTCAP)

 

Launch your PT career with real-world experience

 

What is it?

 

Our PTCAP is a combination mentorship/internship program designed for aspiring personal trainers who want hands-on experience in a professional studio environment before stepping into a regular training role. This is your opportunity to learn, grow, and test the waters of a personal training career — without the pressure of a major commitment.

 

 

Who is it for?

 

  • Recently certified/graduated or soon-to-be certified/graduated trainers

 

  • Those struggling to land their first PT role due to lack of experience

 

  • Anyone passionate about fitness who wants a clear path into the industry

 

 

How It Works

 

Phase 1: Observation & Learning (Weeks 1–2)

 

Shadow experienced trainers, learn client interaction, session flow, and studio operations. Unpaid: your investment in your own career growth

 

Phase 2: Helping & Contributing (Weeks 3–6)

 

Assist with studio tasks: cleaning, admin, client check-ins. Begin light session support under supervision.

 

Paid an hourly administrative rate for contribution time

 

Phase 3: Hands-On Experience (Weeks 6–12)

 

Co-lead programming, warmups, cooldowns, small session segments, assessments and movement screens. Build coaching confidence with guidance.

 

Review Point (3 months): We’ll sit down together and decide the next step — moving into a PT role, extending mentorship, or parting ways if it’s not the right fit.

 

 

Why Join?

 

  • Gain real-world experience in a supportive environment

 

  • Build confidence before stepping into a client-facing role

 

  • Get paid for your contributions while you learn

 

  • A proven pathway into a permanent PT career

Legal Disclaimer

©2023 Fitness Together Franchise, LLC (“FTF”). Each Fitness Together® studio is independently owned and operated. Franchise owners are solely responsible for all employment decisions and matters regarding their independently owned and operated studios. All individuals hired by franchise owners’ studios are their employees, not those of FTF. Fitness Together® + design are registered trademarks owned by FTF.



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