Cooper Fitness Center Intern - Fall Semester

Cooper Aerobics Enterprises Inc•Dallas, TX

3h•$13•Onsite

About The Position

The Cooper Fitness Center internship program seeks students interested in pursuing a health, fitness, wellness, or nutrition related career path who possess a drive to provide excellence in customer service. Cooper Fitness Center offers students an opportunity to work alongside some of the leading professionals in the industry. Through hands-on work, students can gain practical, real-world experience in a variety of areas including facility operations, health promotion, nutrition, wellness programming, fitness training, fitness club programming, event programming, and marketing and promotion.

Requirements

Resume required.
Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate health-related program.
Upperclassman with 3.0 G.P.A. or above.
Personal or phone interview required.
First Aid and CPR certifications current.

Responsibilities

Serve as an extension of Cooper Fitness Center and Cooper Spa teams to provide exemplary customer service.
Learn to use member management software by processing check-in of members and point of sale.
Assist with receiving and responding to general calls related to the facility or programs.
Assist in planning and implementation of special Cooper Fitness Center member events.
Undertake special projects for university course requirements or special interests.
Aid members/guests with Power Plate Vibration Training exercises, resistance training technique and fitness related questions/concerns.
Teach Core Conditioning Classes.
Maintain fitness floor cleanliness and order.
Assist with and promote monthly wellness events and programming.
Coordinate projects with the marketing team.
Administer wellness assessments to members.
Design/implement a workshop/special event.
Assist in the summer adherence challenge and assist/observe other special events.
Learn how to effectively market a fitness facility program.
Aid in the planning and promotion of Fitness Center programs/events that improve cardiovascular conditioning, body composition or community/charitable involvement.
Learn how to perform the Functional Movement Screen (FMS) and associated corrective exercises.
Observe the Cooper Fitness Center New Member Orientation process.
Develop ability to design resistance training programs on FMS outcomes.
Observe/assist professional staff as they help teach and improve skill, technique and performance.
Aid in the planning and promotion of senior programs that promote community, fitness and wellness.
Assist in/observe senior group exercise classes.
Assist in/observe group exercise classes designed for children and youth.
Assist in the planning and facilitation of camps for children and youth by organizing games and educational lectures that encourage fitness and proper nutrition.
Shadow personal training sessions.
Learn new exercise techniques and program design.
Participate in 'train the trainer' opportunities.
Attend monthly personal trainer staff meetings and various continuing education workshops.