Dear Prospective Fitness Intern,

 First of all, thanks for taking the time to visit this site. It's my hope that you have precisely what we need in a future fitness professional so we can take this page down immediately and put you to work in the fun and rewarding internship we have available.

  So let me tell you about us, our company, and the internship position.

 My name is Randy Hartz and I run a line of local health clubs called Tryon Gym in Sioux Falls, SD.

 Our business is dedicated to helping women and men achieve their health and fitness goals through customized nutrition and fitness programs. 

 And business is booming!

 We have 8 locations in Sioux Falls and the surrounding communities.

 I am looking for energetic, motivated, self starters that aren't satisfied with the status quo. If you know that this is the industry for you but don't have a clue how to get started then continue reading.

 I had to do a 320 hour internship for free before I got my degree so I know how it goes:(. I wanted to work with athletes so for my internship I chose a facility that specifically trained athletes. Makes sense right? I thought so too but what they failed to tell me was that the majority of clients are men and women from 35 - 55 years old. I learned how to train athletes but there were no jobs available...ZERO. When I went to the businesses that were getting the job done guess what they wanted?.. experience.

 So here you are, ready to start your new career in the fitness industry. Got your degree in hand, student loan debt and NO EXPERIENCE.  I gotta be honest with you...I am not going to be handing my clients over to you anytime soon. Our top trainers have grown up through our organization being mentored by some of the best in the area. Some of them started out as interns.

 You know how they always say it's not what you know it's who you know? What they are trying to say is build relationships. The place you pick to do your internship should be a launching pad for your career. By building a relationship with someone that has been in the industry it opens up so many more opportunities than you could ever do on your own.

 If I can offer one piece of advice. Take an internship at a facility that is truly going to teach you what it takes to be successful. It has to be more than just filling hours to complete your degree. You need to learn how to train, sell, market your services and build a business if you want to really be successful in this industry. I know they don't teach you any of that in college.

 Enough about that...

 If you are accepted as an intern you will be treated just like one of us. You will shadow our trainers and learn how the business works. We are always looking for good people so if you have what it takes i could turn into a full time position.

 Oh yeah, we're also very fair, respectful and appreciative. I like having fun and making money providing highly valuable fitness services and products.

 I want someone who enjoys working with people and making a difference in the lives of others - because that's what we do at Tryon Gym.



 These are the skills you must already have in order to qualify for this internship:

• Good Communication Skills - you will be talking with our clients, who are VERY important to us. You must be comfortable conversing in person and on the phone and know how to conduct yourself professionally, and deliver clear instructions to the clients. I'll teach you everything you need to do, but I can't teach you manners and professionalism.

• People skills and personality - must LOVE working with people! As mentioned above, you must be very comfortable working with people.  This is an exciting business and you must be able to show your clients energy and excitement while working with them.

• Health and Fitness Education - You do not need experience, but you should have a working knowledge of health and fitness 

 I'm looking for the right person. So if this internship sounds good to you, then complete the web form below and you will be emailed instructions on how to proceed to the next step:

Again, thank you very much for your interest,

Randy Hartz
Tryon Gym, Inc.

P.S. This is not the type of internship where just showing up is enough.  Performance is everything to us. If you perform, it will be recognized. I want nothing more than to find a person who takes real interest in doing good work and taking care of our clients. We recognize and reward performance!

With all that said, as I mentioned in the headline on this page, enthusiasm and a positive attitude go a long way in my book. I'm a very positive, upbeat, business-oriented person who appreciates those qualities in others.  As long as you have the basic skills I mentioned, and a great attitude, you're definitely a candidate! So submit your information today!