The Heavy Breathing Foundation is proud to partner with Iron Mongers Gym in North County San Diego to offer internships for high school and college students who are ready to take their passion for fitness to the next level.

These internships aren’t about pushing a broom or running errands. They’re about stepping onto the gym floor, learning from experienced coaches, and building the kind of discipline and skills that last a lifetime.

What Students Gain

Our internships give young people hands-on experience in:

• Coaching & Instruction: Learning how to spot, cue, and encourage clients.

• Fitness Programming: Understanding how to structure training for strength, health, and progress.

• Customer Service & Community Building: Creating a welcoming environment that keeps people coming back.

• Professional Development: Building confidence, communication skills, and leadership qualities.

Why It Matters

For many students, this is their first look at what a career in strength and fitness can really be. By combining education with real-world experience, we’re helping them:

• Discover a pathway toward becoming a certified personal trainer.

• Gain practical job skills they can carry into any career.

• Build the confidence that comes from teaching, leading, and working as part of a team.

A Foundation for Life

Whether students go on to become trainers, coaches, or leaders in another field, the lessons they learn—discipline, patience, consistency, and resilience—stay with them. This is strength training for life, and it starts with opportunity.

Partner With Us

We’re always looking to expand our partnerships with schools, colleges, and local gyms. Together, we can give students a leg up, connect them with mentors, and set them on a path toward success. Please contact us.