Health & Wellness/Fitness Management Internship, YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City

Description

JOB TITLE: Health & Wellness/Fitness Management Internship

REPORTS TO: Program Director and/or Program Coordinator

FLSA TYPE: Non-Exempt

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

• Student interns will gain experience in individual and group exercise prescription, member services, health promotion, program development and implementation.
• Student interns will assist with supervising fitness equipment maintenance, fitness center management, adult fitness testing, evaluation, and exercise prescription.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Participate in the planning, design, and implementation of health promotion and/or fitness programs at all sites.

• Weekly group fitness classes
• Educational incentive programs
• Fitness incentive programs
• One-on-one wellness coaching
• Group leadership
• Contributing to the Branch Newsletter through research and article submission
• Other miscellaneous duties as assigned by supervisor

Participate in all phases of the Fitness Assessment and Personal Training Programs.

• Observe and participate in new member orientations and fitness testing protocol
• Observe certified personal trainers in exercise prescription
• Observe participants in their exercise programs to ensure safety
• Observe participants in transition from rehabilitation programs to the YMCA
• Provide exercise leadership and instruction to all members / employees serve and develop additional management skills necessary for the proper functioning of the wellness center

Requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Must stay current in CPRPR/AED/O2 and First Aid certifications, renewed annually, YMCA provided if needed.
• Must complete Redwoods Trainings within 30 days of hire and renewed annually.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Academic preparation in the field of health promotion and wellness leading to a Bachelor of Science Degree (anatomy, physiology, fitness assessment techniques, exercise prescription, and nutrition) or Graduate degree in a related field.
• Practical experience in exercise testing and prescription
• Be a positive role model.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Desire to develop group leadership skills.