Compound Fitness Intership Program

Purpose

"Forged Through Service. Built for Impact."

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To equip aspiring fitness professionals with real-world experience, mentorship, and leadership development through hands-on training in a high-standard, faith-driven, results-based environment.

 

Program Vision

To raise the next generation of servant-leader coaches who embody discipline, community, and a covenant to personal and professional excellence.

 

Who It's For

• College students studying exercise science, kinesiology, sports performance, or related fields.

• Recently certified personal trainers seeking practical experience.

• Future coaches who align with our core values and want to be part of a mission-driven team.

 

Program Pillars

1. Servant Leadership Training
    

   • Interns learn to lead by serving—helping members, supporting coaches, and taking ownership of their space.

   • Focus on communication, observation, and encouragement.

2. Foundations of Coaching
    

   • Shadow and assist in group classes and personal training sessions.

   • Learn how to scale movements, cue effectively, and create a strong coaching relationships

3. Practical Methodologies of Programming
    

   • Understand Compound Fitness Pillars of Fitness: Texas Strength, Conjugate Strength, Metabolic Conditioning, Function Movement Bootcamps.

   • Exposure to our seasonal training approach that provides long-term member success 

4. Community & Culture Immersion
    

   • Interns help facilitate events, track member wins, and uphold CF’s culture of connection and care.

   • Opportunity to contribute to content, social media, and athlete spotlights.

5. Professional Growth
    

   • Weekly mentorship meetings with lead trainers or leadership team.

   • Book readings and reflection assignment (Culture Code, Sections of Starting Strength , CF Level 2, How to win Friends and Influence People

   • Why Servant Leadership is the best Leadership

 

Time Commitment

• 8–12 weeks

• 8–12 hours per week (flexible around school or work schedules)

• Must be available for a mix of morning/evening/weekend sessions

 

Outcomes

• Certificate of Completion

• Hands-on hours logged for school or certification requirements

• Letter of recommendation (for those who meet expectations)

• Potential employment opportunity at Compound Fitness

 

Next Steps

Interested in being forged into something greater?
Apply now and take your first step toward becoming a coach who makes real impact—inside and outside the gym.