Fall Semester Fitness Intern (Corvallis, OR)

HealthFitness; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

HealthFitness in Corvallis, OR offers exciting internship opportunities for students pursuing careers in Physical Education, Kinesiology, or related fields. The internship will provide hands-on experience in fitness and wellness environments, with opportunities to supervise, instruct, and contribute to various programs.

Qualified candidates include junior or senior level students with CPR certification and excellent communication skills. The internship is part-time and offers significant real-world exposure.

Qualifications

• Junior or Senior level student in Physical Education or related field.
• Current CPR, First Aid, and AED certification required.
• Personal Training or Group Exercise certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and fitness/wellness guidance.
• Assist in compiling participation data and reports.
• Perform fitness evaluations for fitness program participants.
• Develop and implement special programs/events.

Skills

Communication skills

Fitness evaluations

Supervision of fitness/wellness guidance

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in a related field

Tools

CPR, First Aid and AED certification

Job description

We have exciting opportunities for students wishing to complete their University internship requirement at a Corporate, Community or Hospital based facility. HealthFitness strives to make the intern experience unique and rewarding and to provide the opportunity to obtain focused experience in your chosen career field. An internship with HealthFitness provides students with exposure and/or experience in many fitness and health related areas.

About The Role

Kick‑start your career with hands‑on experience that actually matters. HealthFitness offers exciting internship opportunities for students completing their university internship requirement across corporate, community, and hospital‑based settings. Our internships are designed to be engaging, supportive, and career‑building, giving you real‑world exposure, meaningful responsibilities, and the chance to grow in your chosen field.

An internship with HealthFitness provides students with exposure and/or experience in many, or all, of the following areas:

• Provide supervision and fitness/wellness guidance for members of the facility.
• Assist in compiling participation data and the completion of necessary reports.
• Perform fitness evaluations for fitness program participants and personal training clients. Summarize and interpret fitness test data and prescribe cardiovascular and strength exercise programs for healthy individuals.
• Develop and/or implement at least one special program/event.
• Job shadow a Personal Trainer and train a client while supervised.
• Demonstrate ability to teach a minimum of one group exercise class format through team teaching.
• Contribute to the marketing of all fitness and wellness programs and services through website promotions, newsletter articles, table events, social media, etc.
• Assist in the coordination of client site special events programming related to health and wellness.
• Instruct special fitness programs as needed.
• Assist fitness/wellness staff with general day‑to‑day duties of the office.
• Attend all regularly scheduled office hours and meetings.
• Other duties as needed/assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Junior or Senior level Bachelor's or Master's level student working towards a degree in Physical Education, Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology, Recreation, Health Education, Health Promotion or related field from an accredited college or university.
• Current CPR, First Aid and AED certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross required (or will be required by start date of internship).
• Personal Training or Group Exercise certification from ACE, ACSM, AFAA, NSCA or NASM a plus.
• Communication skills to instruct and interact effectively with a diverse group of individuals.

Part‑time fitness interns in Corvallis, OR.

HealthFitness is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.