The Opportunity
Are you passionate about strength & conditioning, sports performance, and helping athletes reach their full potential?
ETS Performance Novi is looking for motivated, energetic, and coachable individuals who want to gain real-world experience in the private sports performance industry.
This internship is designed to give aspiring coaches more than just observation hours. You'll work alongside experienced ETS coaches, develop practical coaching skills, learn how to evaluate and program for athletes, and gain exposure to the business side of running a successful sports performance facility.
Our goal is to help you become a better coach, a stronger leader, and a more well-rounded professional — while creating opportunities for future growth within ETS Performance.
What You'll Gain
Hands-On Coaching Experience
Work with youth, high school, and potentially collegiate and professional athletes. Develop your ability to teach, cue, communicate, motivate, and lead athletes through strength, speed, power, and athletic development training.
Programming & Performance Testing
Learn the ETS training philosophy and individualized programming systems. Gain experience with athlete evaluations, training progressions, performance tracking, and technology such as VALD timing gates and ForceDecks.
Mentorship & Professional Development
Learn directly from experienced coaches and facility leadership through ongoing feedback, educational discussions, and opportunities to develop your coaching knowledge and confidence.
Business & Leadership Experience
Understand what happens beyond the training floor, including athlete evaluations, parent communication, customer service, facility operations, marketing, community outreach, and building relationships with local teams and organizations.
Potential Career Growth
ETS Performance continues to grow throughout Michigan and across the country. Interns who demonstrate strong character, coaching ability, initiative, and alignment with our culture may be considered for future coaching and leadership opportunities.
The ETS Approach
At ETS, our mission is to develop Better Athletes. Better People.
We combine individualized sports performance training with an emphasis on character, accountability, confidence, leadership, and competitiveness.
We believe great coaching is about more than writing programs. It's about building relationships, understanding the athlete in front of you, and helping them develop habits that carry over into sports and life.
Who We're Looking For
• Students or recent graduates in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Strength & Conditioning, Sports Performance, or related fields.
• Individuals passionate about athletics, coaching, and athlete development.
• Positive, energetic, dependable, and willing to take initiative.
• Coachable individuals who ask questions, accept feedback, and want to improve.
• Strong communicators who enjoy working with young athletes.
Previous coaching experience is beneficial, but character, work ethic, and willingness to learn matter most.
Internship Details
Location: ETS Performance — Novi, Michigan
Commitment: Minimum 10 hours per week, based on academic requirements and facility scheduling.
Compensation: Unpaid internship. Gym membership benefits or discounts may be available.
Experience: Primarily hands-on coaching, supported by education, performance testing, programming, and exposure to business operations.
Additional Opportunities: Team training, camps, clinics, and community events when available.
Take the Next Step
If you're looking to gain meaningful experience, build relationships, develop as a coach, and learn what it takes to succeed in the private sports performance industry, we'd love to connect.
Learn more or apply: https://www.etsperformance.com
Future employment opportunities may be available but are not guaranteed.
