Introducing our Underground Strength Internship
Are you still lacking hands on experience?
We’re offering a unique 12-week paid internship designed to fast-track your development through hands-on experience, shadowing real sessions, and learning directly from experienced coaches in a small, tight-knit facility that prioritises strength, structure, and real coaching.
What You'll Get
- Hands-on coaching hours with real members (not simulated scenarios)
- Weekly mentorship and feedback from experienced strength coaches
- Exposure to personal training and group training systems built around real progress
- A chance to learn how to connect, communicate, and coach with confidence
- Structured pathway to a permanent coaching role (if you align with our brand)
Who's This For?
- Students currently studying Cert III & IV in Fitness (or recently certified)
- Passionate about strength training
- Willing to learn, take feedback, and grow in a real gym setting
- Keen to develop your coaching presence, not just your program-writing
Internship with a Career Path
If you show coachability, initiative, and align with our training culture. You’ll have the opportunity to move into a coaching role at the gym, taking on your own sessions, personal training clients, and becoming an integral part of our coaching team.
What You Get As an USG Intern
- 1-on-1 Mentoring with Senior Coaches
- Free Gym Membership
- Join Member Sessions
- Get Paid to Learn
- Secure Your Work Placement Hours
- Graduate Job Pathway
- Learn How to Coach, Not Just Instruct
- Early Exposure to Real Clients
- Be Part of a Coaching-First Culture
- Start Building Your Coaching Portfolio
- Weekly Education & Growth Sessions
Why we're different
Hey! It’s Lenny, the owner of Underground Strength. Almost 12 years ago when I became qualified, I didn’t have an easy ride. From multiple failed job interviews at commercial franchise gyms, I never saw myself fitting in.
I saw something that bothered be in these gyms. Many clients were lost in the crowd of class-based studio gyms, running endlessly on treadmills without personalized attention or guidance. So I created Underground Strength – a gym that prioritized strength and muscle building outcomes while providing individualized coaching and support.
I look forward to hearing from you
Lenny,
Apply Here
Be sure to read and complete the application in it’s entirety. Incomplete application or one worded answers will not be accepted
Content Overview
12 week internship overview schedule
You will undergo Underground Strength’s signature pre-requisite fundamentals course with Leonard. This includes 2 x 1-1 coaching sessions together where we will deconstruct and breakdown both the Squat and the Deadlift as well as also breathwork.
As part of our pre requisite course, you will receive Online training modules that focus on goal setting, nutritional blueprints, calories, macronutrients + more
Homework Resources: Underground Strength’s Online Pre-requisite Training
Impact Academy By Pete Tansley – Module 1 – Morning Formula: The Identity Upgrader, Meditation, “Floor & Ceiling” Concept, Time Mastery (Planning)
Welcome to the Tribe! Partake in our SPPT Sessions with our clients ( 3-4 sessions per week)
Homework Resources:
Impact Academy By Pete Tansley – Module 2 – Your Niche: Inside your prospects mind, The Four Forces Framework
Teaching Deadlifts on a First Timer by Elliott Hulse
Deconstructing The Deadlift by Sebastian Oreb (Australian Strength Coach)
Shadow Leonard taking a fresh client through a pre-course course as well as shadowing our SPPT sessions and coaching the warm-up and finisher of training.
Homework Resources:
The Supple Leopard by Kelly Starrett
Warm-up Movement Drills by Vik from Anatomy In Motion
Start your role Coaching our SPPT with the guidance and feedback of Leonard
Homework Resources:
Metabolic Damage Part One, Two & Three (low calorie diets, and high energy output consequences) by Layne Norton
Start your role Coaching our SPPT with the guidance and feedback of Leonard
Homework Resources:
Metabolic Damage Part One, Two & Three (low calorie diets, and high energy output consequences) by Layne Norton