Our systems help people, clients and trainers, exceed their potential. If you are as passionate about helping others as you are about challenging yourself, please apply below.
Applicants will learn and teach The Edge Training System
Demonstrate mastery of corrective training and strength & conditioning techniques
Be eager to learn and accepting of constructive criticism
Must be comfortable interacting with clients, parents, and being a representative of the company
Present yourself in a professional manner that will reinforce your status as a role model for adults and impressionable young athletes
Perform daily business operations and assist with program development and marketing
Lead various program groups comprised of athletes and adults of diverse ages and abilities
Understand and communicate The EDGE training philosophies and methods to all current and potential clients
Ability to speak confidently in the areas of training
Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science or related field Certification (CSCS, NASM-PES etc. preferred) CPR/First Aid certification
At The EDGE Sport Enhancement Training (Glenview, IL), we’re offering a 12-week paid internship designed to help you grow into the next generation of great strength and performance coaches.
If you’re passionate about helping people move, feel, and perform better and you’re eager to learn from experienced coaches in a real-world environment, this internship is for you.
You’ll gain hands-on experience in program design, client engagement, and facility operations while working alongside a team that values purpose, connection, and continuous growth. This is not a coffee run. You’ll be part of the team, coaching, observing, asking questions, and contributing to a professional environment built on care and science.
Over the course of 12 weeks, you’ll:
Observe and assist experienced coaches on the training floor
Learn how to design and deliver results-driven programs
Develop communication, leadership, and coaching skills
Participate in team meetings and collaborative learning sessions
Contribute to daily business operations, program development, and marketing
Driven, dependable, and curious learners
Students or early-career professionals pursuing a degree or certification in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or a related field
Strong communicators who thrive in a team setting
A genuine desire to grow personally and professionally
Upperclassmen or recent graduates living in the Chicagoland area
Comfortable interacting with clients, parents, and athletes in a professional manner
The EDGE offers internships during Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer, aligning closely with our program sessions.
Interns are expected to work a minimum of 20 hours per week throughout their 12-week program.
Fall: September – November (1 position)
Winter: December – February (1 position)
Spring: March – May (1 position)
Summer: June – August (1 position)