2027 Interns

Athlete Training and Health; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Athlete Training and Health in Texas offers a 12-week on-site internship in Katy, Pearland, Cypress, and Allen TX. Interns work alongside performance staff, assist with session setup, observe instruction, and help deliver training to youth, collegiate, and professional clients. The program includes three educational modules each month, with weekly sub-sections and competency-based assessments. Interns may qualify for future part-time or full-time coaching opportunities and CEU credits.

Qualifications

• Foundational knowledge of exercise science, kinesiology, or related discipline.
• Strong interest in strength and athletic development.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated reliability, time management, and attention to detail in a fast-paced training environment.
• CPR/AED and basic first aid certification preferred.
• Previous experience in coaching or working in a fitness setting beneficial but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with session setup and breakdown.
• Observe and support exercise instruction.
• Track attendance and basic performance data.
• Maintain a clean, safe training environment.
• Contribute to programming warm-ups and progressions.
• Lead entire training sessions when assigned.

Skills

Exercise science basics

Kinesiology

Athletic development

Communication skills

Reliability & time management

Observation & instruction

Job description

Company Description

Athlete Training and Health delivers award-winning, world-class training for athletes and adults at all fitness levels, grounded in scientific research in human performance. The organization offers small group adult fitness classes and youth sports performance training for ages 8–18. Services also include individualized personal training, team training, professional and collegiate performance programs, and post-injury/return-to-play training. Interns join a multidisciplinary environment focused on evidence-based coaching, performance improvement, and long-term health outcomes. This setting provides exposure to diverse clients, training methodologies, and real-world applications of sports science.

Role Description

The 2027 Intern role at Athlete Training and Health is an on-site internship based in Katy, Pearland, Cypress, and Allen TX. Interns will complete a 12-week curriculum designed to provide hands-on practical coaching experience, supported by three educational monthly modules. Each module consists of four weekly sub-sections focusing on both theoretical and practical application led by a coach within the training center. Interns support coaches and performance staff in the day-to-day delivery of training sessions for youth, adult, collegiate, and professional clients. Typical responsibilities include assisting with session setup and breakdown, observing and supporting exercise instruction, tracking attendance and basic performance data, and helping maintain a clean, safe training environment. Over the course of the internship, interns may contribute to programming warm-ups, implementing regressions/progressions of plyometrics, speed, and weight room exercises, and leading entire training sessions. This role offers hands-on experience in applied human performance, client interaction, and professional conduct in a training facility.

Upon completion, interns may:

• Be considered for available part-time or full-time performance coach positions
• Apply CEU credits towards NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist recertification

Athlete Training and Health internship ATH Certified (ATH-C) Internship is a 12-week

curriculum designed to provide hands on practical coaching experience, supported by

three educational monthly modules each consisting of four weekly sub sections

focusing on both theoretical and practical application led by a coach within the training

center.

Participants of the ATH-C internship will be required to work a scheduled 30-40 hours

per week with mandatory attendance required during module overviews, weekly topics

and will be continually assessed on a competency-based model. Upon completion of

the ATH - C internship successful applicants may apply to ATH partner University,

Auckland University of Technology to avail of Postgraduate Masters Credit. Upon

successful completion of the ATH-C internship applicants may be considered for

available part time on or off-site assistant performance coach positions or upcoming

full time ATH-C Mentorship performance coach positions.

Monthly Modules

Module I - The Art of Coaching - Move and Motivate

The first module of the internship will increase the intern’s hands on coaching

experience. All interns will be exposed to different coaching environments and should

effectively be able to assist performance coaches in every offering of the Student and

Forever Athlete programs by the end of module 1. The learning emphasis will focus on

upskilling coaches both practically and theoretically on warm ups, cool downs,

progressions and regressions for plyometric, speed and strength exercises.

Module II - Enhancing Athletic Capabilities - Assessment, Interpretation and Prescription

The second module of the internship will increase the interns to ability to assess,

interpret and prescribe exercise in line with the ATH training philosophy for all aspects

of the Student and Forever Athlete program as it pertains to warm up, speed agility and

quickness (SAQ) and strength related activities. As interns show increased proficiency

in both their understanding of the curriculum and implementing it in their coaching,

they will have increased opportunities to lead more of the training sessions.

Module III - Developing a Professional Coaching Brand

The third module of the internship focuses on periodization and programming while

building the interns professional portfolio. Specific professional activities such as

reviewing each intern resume and cover letters and guest speakers will help to promote

networking and industry exposure. The internship will conclude with an assessment via

presentation of the intern’s ability to successfully program a 4 week micro cycle of

training based upon knowledge gained across the 3 modules, this is designed to also

aid the intern’s presentation and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Foundational knowledge of exercise science, kinesiology, sports performance, or a related discipline, supported by current enrollment in or recent completion of relevant coursework.
• Strong interest in strength and conditioning, athletic development, and adult fitness, with the ability to follow evidence-based training principles.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to interact professionally with athletes, adults, coaches, and healthcare professionals.
• Demonstrated reliability, time management, and attention to detail in a fast-paced training environment.
• Ability to perform physical tasks such as moving equipment, demonstrating basic exercises, and standing for extended periods while maintaining safety standards.
• Willingness to learn, accept feedback, and adhere to facility policies, ethical guidelines, and professional standards.
• CPR/AED and basic first aid certification (or willingness to obtain) is preferred.
• Previous experience in coaching, personal training, sports participation, or working in a fitness or athletic setting is beneficial but not required.