Fitness and Wellness Intern

Job Summary

Specific duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assist in the development, execution and evaluation of new and recurring programs offered in the areas of group fitness, personal training, wellness, incentives and aquatics.
• Promote student employee success through the recruitment, supervision and training of the fitness area staff, group fitness instructors and personal trainers.
• Contribute to the development and presentation of monthly educational in-services for student staff.
• Teach group exercise classes, conduct fitness assessments, and train personal training clients as needed.
• Aid in the coordination of any fitness or aquatics special events
• Drive the growth of our social media presence and other marketing initiatives.
• Assist with tracking facility utilization and any other tasks as needed.
• This position is 40 hours per week with hours from approximately 11am to 7pm Monday through Friday. There are occasional weekends and evenings depending on events and trainings.
• There are opportunities with assistance in funding for professional development such as NIRSA conferences.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or three (3) or more years of study in an exercise science degree program
• Hold one or more current and nationally recognized group fitness certifications and/or personal training certifications
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Exceptional communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and social media outlets
• Our ideal candidate would be a self-starter, capable of working independently to create solutions and self-manage tasks.