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About the Opportunity:

The Life Fitness /Hammer Strength Internship Program 2026 is now accepting applicants in their junior and senior year. We are seeking enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our team as summer interns. As an intern, you will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in Supply Chain Management and develop valuable skills and contribute to Life Fitness / Hammer Strengths' mission and goals.

Successful applicants will be assigned meaningful and challenging work suitable for their background. The program advisor(s) and mentors will meet with you regularly to identify and develop your summer objectives. This position is paid, based in the Chicagoland area, and will run for approximately 13 weeks. NOT AVAILABLE FOR REMOTE OPPORTUNITY.

Responsibilities:​

As a Supply Chain Intern, you will support key operational initiatives across the Life Fitness / Hammer Strength global supply chain. You’ll gain hands-on experience in planning, analytics, and process improvement while working on projects that directly impact business outcomes. Your responsibilities will include:

• Contribute to a high-impact, business-critical project designed to improve supply chain performance and efficiency

• Assist with data analysis and reporting to support operational decision-making, inventory management, and vendor performance tracking

• Support demand planning and forecasting efforts by analyzing historical data, identifying trends, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve forecast accuracy

• Participate in production and supply planning processes, including capacity planning, material availability, and lead time optimization

• Collaborate on new product development initiatives, providing input from a supply chain perspective during cross-functional team meetings

• Assist with identifying and implementing supply chain process improvements to enhance responsiveness and reduce costs

• Work with a cohort of interns on a 13-week group case study project, culminating in a final presentation to senior leadership, stakeholders, and managers

Requirements:

• Must reside in the Chicagoland area

• Currently enrolled in full-time bachelor’s degree program, graduating in 2027 or 2028

• Strong academic standing preferred, minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher

• Initiative, positive attitude and eagerness to learn

• Excellent organizational skills

• Professional written and verbal communication skills

• Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills

• Ability to adapt well to different situations and thrive in a challenging, fast-paced environment

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

• Experience working with Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

What’s in it for you?

• Gain valuable and hands-on experience in Demand Planning, Supply Planning & Inventory Management

• Opportunity to work with a diverse and talented team

• Mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals

• Networking opportunities with industry experts

• Develop and refine your skills

• Exposure to various aspects of the business

• Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) experience

• Potential for career advancement and consideration for future employment opportunities

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, apply today! Applications will be accepted until December 31st, 2025.

At Life Fitness / Hammer Strength, we believe in taking care of our team with a comprehensive total rewards package that includes competitive pay and a range of valuable benefits. The base wage range for this position, intended for U.S. applicants, is $19.00 - $23.00 per hour and includes eligibility for overtime. The actual base pay will vary based on applicant’s education, experience, skills, and abilities. The range reflected is based on a primary work location of Rosemont, IL and the actual salary may vary for applicants in a different geographic location.

Life Fitness / Hammer Strength provides a valuable and enriching experience for interns. Depending on the length and timing of their internship, interns may qualify for paid holidays during their assignment. They are also eligible for paid sick leave as outlined by state and local laws. Eligibility for all benefits is determined by the applicable plan documents and company policies.

Want to take the next step in your career?

Life Fitness/Hammer Strength takes pride in our talented employees and believes in providing opportunities for further growth and advancement. We encourage you to test your strengths, push your limits, and unleash your potential. If you feel the position is right for you, we invite you to apply. We’ll work with you closely to support you throughout the hiring process. If your CV/ resume shows that your skills and experience have synergy with the job description, then we’ll hop on a call to get to know you and your experience and discuss the position in more detail. If it’s not the right opportunity this time, we’ll always let you know.

Life Fitness / Hammer Strength is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply. Life Fitness / Hammer Strength complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding employment, recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

There continues to be a significant increase in phishing attempts across all industries where fraudsters are impersonating real employees and sending fictitious job offers to applicants in a scheme to obtain sensitive information. Please note that Life Fitness/Hammer Strength will never ask for your financial information at any part of the interview process, including the post-offer stage, and will only correspond through “@lifefitness.com” or "@indoorcycling.com" domain email addresses or “lifefitness@myworkday.com” for U.S. opportunities.  

Life Fitness/Hammer Strength does not accept applications, inquiries or solicitations from unapproved staffing agencies or vendors.