Golf Performance Intern – Strength & Conditioning (Paid Internship)
Location: Vancouver Golf Performance – Vancouver, BC
Position Type: Paid Internship
Compensation: Competitive hourly wage (minimum $18.25/hour; compensation based on qualifications and experience)
Start Date: ASAP for the right candidate
Hours: 30 hours per week
Opportunity: Potential Full-Time Employment Upon Successful Completion
About Vancouver Golf Performance
Vancouver Golf Performance is a premier golf strength and conditioning facility dedicated to helping golfers improve performance, increase clubhead speed, reduce injury risk, and play their best through evidence-based training.
As part of a growing organization, Vancouver Golf Performance operates alongside Seattle Golf Fitness, Scottsdale Golf Performance, and the Mercer Island Golf Club. Collectively, our facilities provide golfers with industry-leading strength and conditioning, player development, coaching, and performance services throughout North America.
Our team works with golfers of all ages and skill levels, from recreational players to elite amateurs and professionals.
Position Overview
This internship is designed for individuals seeking a career in strength and conditioning, athletic performance, or golf performance training.
The successful candidate will gain extensive hands-on experience in athlete assessment, program design, coaching, business operations, and client management while working directly alongside experienced performance coaches.
For the right candidate, this internship serves as a pathway to a permanent full-time coaching position within our organization.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
- Assisting coaches with client assessments and movement screenings
- Supporting the implementation of strength, mobility, speed, and power training programs
- Assisting with client onboarding and performance evaluations
- Preparing and organizing training sessions
- Coaching clients under the supervision of senior staff
- Assisting with program design and client progress tracking
- Maintaining a clean, organized, and professional facility
- Supporting daily business operations and client experience initiatives
- Assisting with marketing, community outreach, and growth initiatives
- Participating in ongoing education and professional development opportunities
What You Will Learn
Interns will gain practical experience in:
- Golf-specific strength and conditioning
- Movement screening and assessment
- Speed and power development
- Mobility and flexibility training
- Exercise prescription and program design
- Coaching and communication skills
- Client acquisition and retention
- Business operations within the golf performance industry
- Career development as a performance coach
Minimum Qualifications
- CPR/AED Certification (or ability to obtain prior to employment)
- Strong work ethic and professional attitude
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Dependable, punctual, and coachable
- Passion for strength and conditioning, athletic performance, and golf
- Desire to build a long-term career in the performance industry
Preferred Qualifications
- Pursuing or recently completed a degree in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Human Performance, Sport Science, or a related field
- NSCA-CSCS, NSCA-CPT, NASM, TPI, USAW, or similar certifications (or working toward certification)
- Previous coaching or training experience
- Competitive athletic or golf background
- Experience working in a gym, training facility, or performance environment
Why Vancouver Golf Performance?
This internship provides significantly more responsibility and professional development than a traditional internship.
Successful candidates will receive:
- Direct mentorship from experienced performance coaches
- Hands-on coaching experience with real clients
- Exposure to a multi-location golf performance business
- Ongoing professional development opportunities
- A clear pathway toward a full-time coaching position
Pay: $18.25-$22.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
