INDUSTRY READY INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
DUKES GYM
PREPARE FOR SUCCESS WITHIN THE FITNESS INDUSTRY
THIS IS A PAID OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN THE SKILLS YOU NEED TO BUILD A CAREER IN THE FITNESS INDUSTRY AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN PEOPLE’S LIVES.
WHO IS THIS FOR?
You're already enrolled in Cert III & IV in Fitness or a Bachelor of Exercise & Sports Science
You are a citizen or permanent resident who can commute daily to Richmond or Abbotsford
Upon graduating, you are available Monday to Friday, 12pm to 8pm
You are looking to be part of a team when you graduate, as opposed to renting space in a gym
You’re actively looking to improve
You live and breathe health and fitness
You are coachable - you can receive guidance and most importantly, execute on it
Our internship program is designed to prepare soon to be graduates for a full time employment with us.
YOUR INTERNSHIP JOURNEY
01
Operations
Build the habits of a high-performance team player and learn how to contribute beyond your sessions.
02
Lead Generation & Sales
Learn how to consistently generate leads and convert them into paying clients.
03
Delivery
Run results-driven sessions with programming that keeps clients progressing and engaged.
04
Growth
Develop confidence, communication skills, and gym-floor presence to succeed as a professional coach.
By the end of this internship, you’ll know how we generate clients, deliver results, and build your career within the fitness industry.
What is an internship?
An internship is a temporary, structured work experience—int his case for soon to be graudates. It’s designed to provide practical, hands-on training as a coach. It acts as a bridge between education and a career. It’s a pathway for you to gain full time employment with us once you graduate. Best of all, our internships are paid! So not only are we going to prep you for success, you’ll be paid for it as well 🙂
How does this help me?
It’s a launchpad for your career. An internship at Dukes helps you gain full time employment with us once you graduate. We’ll invest the time coaching you to make sure you’re able to start training clients as soon as you gradute. Best of all, you’ll get paid for your time with us.
Who is eligible to apply?
We’re looking for candidates who are nearing the end of the either their Cert III & IV in Fitness or their Exercise & Sports Science degree. In addition to this, permanent residency is a must.
GET REAL WORLD EXPERIENCE BEFORE YOU GRADUATE
Our internship program is designed to provide you with extensive training on how to be a successful coach, including:
- Cuing
- Programming
- Client Accountability
- Progress tracking
We are lucky enough to have some of the fitness industry’s most successful coaches on our team. If you’re soon to graduate, this is a rare opportunity to be coached on a 1-to-1 basis on exactly what you need to do in order to be successful.
Not only will we give you all the answers, but you’ll have the opportunity to start applying what you’re learning straight away.
This is an opportunity for people who are driven to take action and strive to be better everyday.
so what’s next?
As a coach, you’re always looking to level up. Our career progression pathway helps you do just that.
As a member of the Dukes team, you’ll be given the support, direction and accountability you need to be a success.
If you trust in the process and execute consistently, you’ll progress your career with the business from a new recruit to a senior team member within 24 months. You’ll go from learning, to executing, to coaching others all while getting significant pay reviews as you move through the levels.
FOUNDATIONS
Junior Coach
Understanding the basics of how to be a personal trainer so you can contribute to the team’s success.
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learn
Coach
Developing skills as a coach so you can communicate effectively & build your knowledge around nutrition, session delivery and sales.
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teach
Senior Coach
Hone your skills and develop your own professional speciality. Helping newer team members get better every day.
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lead
Club manager
Leading your facility to success through recruitment & team development, maintaining operational excellence & tracking financial performance.
grow
operating partner
Become an operating partner within your facility. This means that you will lead your team and have part ownership of your facility.
HEAR FROM SOME OF THE DUKES TEAM
Insights from Our Experts
Hear directly from our team members about their experiences, achievements, and the collaborative culture that drives our success.
“Be authentic, stay coachable, and keep learning — that’s how you grow as a coach at Duke’s.”
Kayle
Dukes Team Member
“Success in coaching isn’t just about training knowledge — it’s about being personable, passionate, and always improving. At Dukes, teamwork and attitude matter just as much as skill.”
Tommy
Dukes Team Member
“Coaching is more than training — it’s staying eager to learn, open to feedback, and always giving your best.”
Michael
Dukes Team Member
THIS IS NOT JUST A JOB.
THIS IS AN OPPORTUNITY TO BUILD A CAREER within the fitness industry AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN PEOPLE’S LIVES.
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Get Qualified
Become a qualified Personal Trainer so can enter the fitness industry and start helping clients succeed.
Completed Cert III & IV in Fitness
Full-time Coach role for Cert III & IV trainers to lead clients and support gym operations.
Minimum 3 Years Coaching Experience
Full-time Senior Coach to train clients and develop coaching teams.
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A Rewarding Career In Fitness | Be Part of Something Better
Brand Promise
Belonging - We are a gym that makes every member feel like they BELONGAffordability - We provide AFFORDABLE membership optionsResults - We are a team of coaches that care about our members RESULTS
Our Values
- Better Every Day
- Considered Action
- In It For The Long Haul
- Enjoy The Process
