Strength & Conditioning Intern

At Apex, we believe athlete development goes beyond skill training alone. Our Strength & Conditioning team plays a vital role in helping athletes move better, stay healthy, and perform at a high level throughout the club season. We are committed to building strong, confident, and resilient athletes through intentional, volleyball-specific training and education.

Position Overview

Apex is seeking a Strength & Conditioning Intern for the 2026/27 club season. This is an ideal opportunity for aspiring strength and conditioning coaches to gain hands-on experience in a high-energy, fast-paced environment working with large groups across various training ages. The intern will assist the Strength & Conditioning Coach with athlete assessments, session preparation, dynamic warm-ups, and active team training sessions while receiving ongoing mentorship and continuing education in strength, speed, power, plyometrics, conditioning, and injury prevention principles.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Strength & Conditioning Coach in setting up, leading, and breaking down daily team training sessions.

• Support athlete assessment tracking, data collection, and performance monitoring.

• Help lead dynamic warm-ups, movement prep, and exercise execution during team workouts.

• Provide positive encouragement and active coaching cues to keep athletes engaged and focused.

• Learn and apply principles of speed, power, plyometrics, unilateral strength, and volleyball-specific injury prevention.

• Maintain a clean, safe, organized, and high-energy training environment.

• Continue pursuing education around athletic development and functional movement mechanics.

• Represent Apex culture and values at all training sessions and events.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recent graduate of a degree in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Sports Performance, or a related field.

• Aspiring to earn a CSCS or related credential in strength and conditioning.

• Experience or strong interest in working with youth and high school athletes.

• High energy, positive attitude, and strong communication skills.

• Alignment with the Apex values of respect, integrity, transparency, and accountability.

• Ability to pass all required background checks.

• Dependable, punctual, and eager to learn in a practical coaching environment.

Benefits

• Direct course credit for academic degree completion (unpaid internship).

• Hands-on coaching experience and structured mentorship under an experienced Strength & Conditioning Coach.

• Access to staff events and discounts.

• Access to fully stocked kitchen at ApexHQ.

• Professional growth and future employment opportunities.