Internship - Corporate Fitness & Wellness

Delta Dental of Michigan • Okemos, MI

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

This internship is scheduled to start Summer Semester 2026. At Delta Dental of Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana we work to improve oral health through benefit plans, advocacy and community support, and we amplify this mission by investing in initiatives that build healthy, smart, vibrant communities. We are one of the largest dental plan administrators in the country, and are part of the Delta Dental Plans Association, which operates two of the largest dental networks in the nation. At Delta Dental, we celebrate our All In culture. It’s a mindset, feeling and attitude we wrap around all that we do – from taking charge of our careers, to helping colleagues and lending a hand in the community. Delta Dental of Michigan is seeking a Corporate Fitness Intern to support the delivery of onsite fitness services as our organization continues to grow. This internship focuses specifically on hands‑on fitness support within our onsite gym, including employee training, exercise supervision, and fitness programming. The intern will work closely with the Senior Wellness Program Advisor to create, manage, and deliver fitness programming, while providing direct support to employees through safe instruction, coaching, and gym oversight. Broader wellness strategy and initiatives are led by the Wellness Team; this role contributes to those efforts by ensuring the fitness component is executed effectively and professionally on site. This position provides an opportunity to explore a career path in corporate fitness and gain practical experience working directly with employees in a corporate gym environment.

Requirements

• Must be currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Kinesiology or a related field.
• Must have strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

• Personal Training certification, preferred.
• CPR/AED and First Aid certifications, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with mobile application used for fitness and wellness programs
• Tracking employee’s goals and fitness over time
• Coaching employees on their form during exercise
• Assist with planning and supervising fitness activities
• Assist with fitness and wellness challenges

Benefits

• Employees are offered a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision coverage, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, 401(k) savings plans, flexible spending accounts, and tuition reimbursement or educational assistance.
• Employees are also eligible for annual incentive compensation based on annual business goals.
• Additionally, employees receive eight hours of paid volunteer time each year, access to an on-staff health coach and personal trainer, plus many other perks.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern