Fall Semester Fitness Internship (Spencer, IN)

HealthFitness; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 15,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

HealthFitness is offering an exciting internship opportunity in Spencer, IN for students pursuing degrees in Physical Education or Health Education. The role includes supervision and guidance in fitness, performing evaluations, and assisting in special events.

This is an excellent chance to gain practical experience in a corporate fitness setting while fulfilling internship requirements. Qualifications include being a Junior or Senior student with relevant certifications and the ability to interact effectively with diverse individuals.

Qualifications

• Junior or Senior level student pursuing a relevant degree.
• Current CPR, First Aid and AED certification required.
• Certification in Personal Training or Group Exercise a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and guide facility members in fitness and wellness.
• Perform fitness evaluations and prescribe exercise programs.
• Assist in developing special programs/events.

Skills

Communication skills

Fitness evaluation

Group exercise instruction

Marketing skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in related field

Tools

CPR certification

First Aid certification

Personal Training 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

Passion. Wellbeing. Fitness. Teamwork. If you are looking for the ultimate internship experience at a corporate fitness center, this role is for YOU! We have an exciting opportunity for students wishing to gain experience and complete their internship requirement at our client site in Spencer, IN.

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.

Seeking a part-time or full-time fitness intern in Spencer, IN.

Brand: HealthFitness

HealthFitness is committed to leveraging the talent of a diverse workforce to create great opportunities for our people and our business. We are an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.