Beach Cities Health District, Redondo Beach, CA

Beach Cities Health District, located in Redondo Beach, California, offers internships throughout the year through in the Center for Health & Fitness. Graduates or undergraduates may apply. Candidates must have a degree or be pursuing a degree in exercise physiology, health promotion or similar health related fields. Responsibilities at the Center for Health & Fitness may include assistance in development, implementation and evaluation of wellness programs, participation in community events, fitness assessments, exercise prescription, daily operational tasks within the facility, conducting health fairs, marketing, and promotion. Internships are non-paid with flexible hours, minimum of 10 hours for 12 weeks is required. Current CPR certification is required.

Send resume and letter of interest to:
Mathew Wessels, General Manager
Beach Cities Health District
514 N. Prospect Ave., 2nd Floor
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
(310) 374-3426 ext 140
mwessels@bchd.org

Duke Health and Fitness Center, Durham, NC

Position:  Exercise Physiology Intern

Position Description:
The Duke Health and Fitness Center (DHFC) offers a "hands-on" internship for undergraduate and graduate students in the exercise field. The DHFC is on the campus of the Duke Center for Living, a nationally recognized leader in medically based lifestyle change, disease management, and preventative programs. Our multidisciplinary staff of specialists include exercise physiologists, registered dietitians, massage therapists, health psychologists and physical and respiratory therapists. The expert staff are committed to helping others improve their overall health and quality of life. To learn more about our programming, go to www.dukefitness.org. Students gain practical experience in lyfestyle counseling, exercise prescription, and exercise leadership for a large and diverse population. Specialized program involvement may include cardiac rehabilitation, pulmonary rehabilitation, clinical testing with our Human Performance Lab, and nutrition programming. Application process: Applications are continually accepted. However, information that is received by the deadline listed below will be given priority for the consideration of internships. Fall - June 1 Spring - Oct 1 Summer - March 1 To apply for an internship, send the following information: 1. Cover letter outlining your primary interests and your specific institution's requirements. 2. Resume 3. Two letters of recommendation

Length of Service:  Minimum of 12 weeks

Salary:  All interns are non-paid

Send Application To :
Intern Coordinator Duke Health and Fitness Center
3475 Erwin Rd.
Durham, NC 27705
Phone: 919-660-6660
Fax: 919-681-7467
Email: mitch068@mc.duke.edu or melissa.kemper@duke.edu
 

Lake Forest and Lindenhurst Health and Fitness Centers, Lake Forest, IL

Position:  Exercise Specialist Interns

Job Description:
At Lake Forest and Lindenhurst Health and Fitness Centers, we are in the business of changing lives. Research shows that our lifestyle habits influence up to 75% of the medical conditions and illnesses we encounter throughout our lives. We strive to increase physical activity and fitness, improve nutrition, reduce the use of tobacco, improve mental health and prevent or reduce the effects of chronic disease. The Lake Forest and Lindenhurst Health and Fitness Centers (HFC) Internship program seeks students enrolled in a health-related with a working knowledge of exercise physiology and kinesiology and a desire to provide excellence in customer service. Students will gain practical experience in program planning and development, fitness assessments, exercise prescription and consultations. Specialized programs include Fitness Management, Program Planning and Marketing, and Clinical/Wellness Programs involving specialized preventative and rehabilitative programs at the fitness centers as well as at Lake Forest Hospital. The internship program offers challenging opportunities for hands-on experiences, building skills and being a part of a professional collaborative team environment. While several “Educational Tracks” are available based upon the students’ career goals, educational emphasis, and past experience, the comprehensive training includes:

• Fitness assessments
• Exercise prescription
• Personal training
• Group focused exercise leadership
• Fitness incentive program design, implementation & evaluation
• Facility supervision

Length of Service: 10 - 12 weeks Salary (if applicable): unpaid

Deadline Information:
Fall - July 30th
Spring - November 30th
Summer - April 15th

Send Application To :
Lindsay Boeke
Fitness & Education Director
Lake Forest and Lindenhurst Health and Fitness Centers
1200 N. Westmoreland Rd. Lake Forest, IL 60045
lboeke@lfh.org
(847)535-7042 (847)535-7129 FAX

Martin Memorial Health Systems, Palm City, FL

Health Fitness Internships

Job Description:
Internships are available throughout the year. Martin Memorial Health & Fitness Centers are looking for highly motivated graduate and undergraduate students for their medical fitness internship program. Students majoring in Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology, Exercise Science or Health Promotion & Education are encouraged to apply. Responsibilities may include fitness assessment administration, leading group exercise classes, exercise prescription for a diverse population, assisting with daily facility operations, program development and implementation, facilitating health education classes and assisting with employee and community health fairs and screenings. Graduate students will also have the option to participate in the employee HRA and disease management programs, as well as assisting with corporate fitness integration with health plan management. Qualifications: Current CPR, AED & First Aid certification

Length of Service:  12 weeks/40 hours per week

Salary:  Internships are non-paid

Contact Name and Information:
Send resume, cover letter and letters of recommendation to:
Kate Stemle Martin Memorial Health & Fitness Centers
3066 Martin Downs Blvd, Suite D
Palm City, FL 34990
email: Kstemle@mmhs-fla.org

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HealthWorks Fitness Center, El Dorado, AR

Positions Available Each Semester!

Job Description:
HealthWorks Fitness Center, located two blocks east of beautiful historic downtown El Dorado, AR, will begin recruiting for students for internships from major universities and colleges throughout the country specializing in exercise physiology, kinesiology, and athletic training. Experience will be gained in implementation and evaluation of wellness programs, conducting fitness assessments and developing exercise prescriptions, fitness center operations, disease management, cardiac rehab, and physical therapy as well as community program development.

The candidates must be in their last year of study (undergraduate or graduate work) and have a personal letter of recommendation from their department Chairman. Current CPR and First Aid required.

Salary: HFC will be offering qualified candidates free housing (out of area students only), a small stipend, and an opportunity to intern with some of the major healthcare providers in Union County during their stay.

Contact name and information:
Send resume, cover letter, and letters of recommendation to:
Terry Clark, M.S.
Director of Fitness and Wellness Services
HealthWorks Fitness Center
El Dorado, Arkansas
(870)862-5442 ext.26
tclark1@suddenlinkmail.com

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Good Samaritan Health & Wellness Center, Downers Grove, IL

Job Description:
The Good Samaritan Health and Wellness Center offers internship opportunities for students pursuing a degree in Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science, Fitness Management or other related fields. This internship offers the opportunity to include experiences in the following areas: fitness testing, program development, exercise class instruction and prescription for both clinical and apparently healthy populations as well as daily operations within a large medically based wellness facility.

Qualifications:  Current CPR certification is required.

Salary:  Internships are non-paid with flexible schedules.

Contact name and information:
Send cover resume and letter of interest to:
Good Samaritan Health and Wellness Center
c/o Ed Bendoraitis, Internship Coordinator
3551 Highland Avenue
Downers Grove, IL 60515
Phone:  (630) 275-2888
Fax:  (630) 275-2770
Edward.Bendoraitis@advocatehealth.com

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Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids, IA

Job Description:
Interns will gain experience in conducting fitness assessments, prescribing exercise programs for apparently healthy adults and those with chronic health conditions and gain experience in teaching exercise classes.  Interns will also have the oppportunity to work with Athletic Republic sports performance and Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab.  Other special projects may be assigned.

Qualifications:
Must have completed a minimum of 3 years of school with a major in one of the following fields: Kinesiology, Health Promotion, or Exercise Science. A minimum of 8 weeks or 200 hours is required.

Contact name and information:
To apply, please send a cover letter, resume and 3 references to Kathy Keane at:
kkeane@mercycare.org or
5264 Council Street NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Web site: www.mercycare.org
Phone: 319-221-8877

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LifeBridge Health & Fitness, Baltimore, MD

Internships Available:
Length of service is flexible based on intern's needs and the requirements of the student's school.

Job Description:
Interns are treated as new employees. An interview is required prior to acceptance to the internship program. Intern requirements and project are established before starting internship. Interns will learn all procedures followed at LifeBridge Health and Fitness while shadowing staff. Physical Assessments, Personal Exercise Programs and Customer Service will be taught as part of internship. A full in-depth equipment review and practical procedures will be taught. The technical knowledge learned in school can be applied in a practical setting here at LifeBridge. In return, interns will work some fitness specialist shifts towards the end of your internship.

Salary:  No compensation

Contact name and information:
Michael Kelly
Fitness Manager
LifeBridge Health and Fitness
1836 Greene Tree Rd.
Baltimore, Maryland 21208
Phone: 410-318-6807
Fax: 410-484-6804
E-mail: mikelly@lifebridgehealthandfitness.com

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TriHealth Corporate Health Services, Cincinnati, OH

Internships Available:
Minimum of 10 weeks

Job Description:
We offer internship experiences in Wellness, Nutrition, Aquatics, Group Fitness, Fitness, Spa Management, Childcare, Child/Adult Recreation, Marketing and Fitness Business Management. Other internships available in Corporate Fitness Center management.   

To request application materials, please send resume, cover letter and two letters of recommendation to the address below.

Salary:  None

Contact information:
Internship Coordinator
TriHealth Preventative Health Systems
11129 Kenwood Road
Cincinnati, Ohio 45242
Phone:  513-891-1622
Fax:  513-891-7286
Website: www.trihealthpavilion.com
www.trihealthcorporatehealth.com

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The Center for Health Improvement, Hays, KS

Internships Available:   Semester-long. Weekly hours depend on number of credits needed.

Job Description:

• Conducting fitness tests (assessments, shadowing, exercise supervision) and setting member goals and guidelines according to function and limitations.
• Assist in program planing and designing exercise prescriptions for members using FitLinxx.
• Teaching and participating in various group exercise classes.
• Spending time in various Center for Health Improvement department settings (Cardiac Rehab, Physical Therapy, etc.).
• Design and facilitate Personal Training sessions for various ability levels and observe different Personal Trainers.
• Attend and teach a variety of classes offered at The Center
• Assigned projects will be given as they become available.

Salary:   Stipend will be given at the end of the sememster and amount is based on credit hour requirements.

Contact information:
Kelly Flaska, Aquatic/Fitness Coordinator
The Center for Health Improvement
2500 Canterbury Drive
Hays, KS 67601
kelly.flaska@haysmed.com
Phone: 785-623-6338 

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Bradley Center for Wellness, Dalton, GA

Internships Available: Each Quarter

Job Description:
The Bradley Center has two internship positions available each quarter. This is a 12-week, hands-on program. Interns spend time working in fitness, cardiac rehabilitation, programming, and corporate areas of the center. Duties include fitness assessments, member interaction, fitness floor supervision, exercise prescription, program development and implementation, etc. College students with a major in exercise physiology, physical education, health promotion, human performance, and related fields are welcome to apply. CPR and First Aid certification are required.

To apply, please send a letter of application, transcript, resume, and three letters of recommendation to:
The Bradley Center for Wellness
c/o Thomas Morrison
Internship Coordinator
P.O. Box 2514
Dalton, GA 30722
(706) 278-9355

Interns receive $700 per month for housing (out of area only), $300 per month stipend, and discounted meals.

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Delnor Health & Wellness Center, Geneva, IL

Internships Available:   Ongoing

Fitness Specialist Internship -- Students will gain valuable field experience within a medically based wellness center.


Contact information:
Clint Humphreys
Fitness Manager
Delnor Health and Wellness Center
(630) 262-6056
Fax (630) 262-6062
chumphreys@powerwellness.com 

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Greenville (SC) Hospital System Life Center Health & Conditioning Club

Greenville Hospital System
Life Center Health and Conditioning Club
875 West Faris Road
Greenville, SC 29605
Kim Hein
Life Center Program Coordinator
864-455-4001
khein@ghs.org

Internships available year round, minimum 10 week internship
No salary, housing available

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