Coaching Internships
Do you enjoy helping people? Our coaches embody helping others through building relationships with our members that drive results. These relationships are built around sound assessment strategies, programming and coaching. Your work environment will be filled with opportunities to improve the lives of those around you and your fellow staff will be there to help you along the way.
The Soma VT Mission
To create relationships through an inclusive, inspiring and people-first training environment for those interested in putting effort into their health and fitness journey through professional training programs, attentive and caring coaches and complementary practices.
Our Values
Curiosity
We value growth and realize that what we’re doing is not the perfect way, it is only the best way we know today. Our people embody curiosity within their work by consistently pursuing better ways to help our members.
Effort
Without effort, nothing happens. Improving lives takes effort and our people embody effort within their work by going the extra mile to make our member experience better
Trust
Without trust, relationships fail. Trust shows up in everything we do at Soma VT, from our initial conversations and goal-setting to supporting each other through difficult times. Establishing and maintaining trust is embodied by our people in the way that we approach our relationships.
About Our
Internships
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Adhere to Soma VT playbook
Complete assigned curriculum*
Shadow coaching sessions (2-4 hours)
Obtain coaching certification (1-2 hours weekly of assigned studying)
Weekly Mentor Meetings (1-2 hours weekly of reflection and goal-setting)*
Pursue growth, knowledge and stewardship
Maintain clean and professional work environment
*Can be completed remotely
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Strong belief in teamwork
Professional demeanor
Growth mindset in seeking better solutions within the health and fitness industry
Flexible schedule (e.g., early mornings, later evenings as needed and agreed upon)
CPR/AED certified within 3 months of start date
Current or interest in obtaining certification from one of the following bodies
- NSCA, ACSM, NASM or MBSC
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*Not offered to current student interns
Interns are provided $500 to obtaining an approved continuing education course or certification
Approved continuing education courses/certifications can be found in Soma VT SOP Manual
Interns are paid $28.60/hour for any solo on-floor coaching hours during internship
Interns are paid $15.40/hour for any non-coaching in-house assignments provided by Soma VT
Upon successful completion of internship, interns will be provided with references and referrals from our on-site staff to help with obtaining a position within the field locally. Soma VT also hires directly from our internship programs
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*Dates are set for non-student interns
March 1 - May 30
June 1 - August 30
September 1 - November 30
Ready to Apply?
If you are interested in applying for one of our internships, please send us an email and your resume by clicking below.
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