Fall 2023 Internship - Fitness Specialist

Aquila's Fitness Specialist Intern Fall 2023 will gain first- hand experience by assisting members in safe and effective exercise programs and perform a wide range of duties in a health/fitness center, under the supervision of the site manager. The program provides students with a well rounded experience in all aspects of health & fitness in a professional setting.

This internship requires full vaccination against COVID-19, or a valid religious or medical exemption for COVID-19 vaccination. Aquila Fitness is an Equal Opportunity Employer and reasonable accommodation requests will be considered.

We are accepting applications Fall 2023 internships for Washington, DC locations.

As a Fitness Specialist Intern, you will have the opportunity to do the following:

• Assist in educating members concerning safe exercise techniques
• Perform daily administrative duties under the supervision of the site manager or fitness specialist
• Adhere to client’s policies and procedures
• Adhere to departmental and club policies and procedures
• Assist in memberships: monthly, internships: signing members up, sending out reminders of payment
• Assist in wellness and fitness promotions and external events
• Conduct safe and effective assessments including cardiovascular, strength, flexibility, and body composition analysis; evaluate and interpret data and identify high risk participants and special populations
• Assist in the maintenance, cleanliness and safety of all equipment
• Personal Training shadowing and writing out mock PT sessions
• Assist to perform exercise assessments and prescribe exercise upon American College of Sports Medicine guidelines
• Assisting with newsletter, articles, and monthly bulletin board
• Aid members – spotting and equipment usage
• Help teach group fitness classes in different styles: step, strength, circuit, Pilates and/or yoga
• Helping clients/members with fitness related questions. Performing tours of the facility

Compensation:

This is an unpaid internship and does not provide wages. However, at the completion of the program Aquila sponsors an ACE certification exam for the candidate. The program has to be completed in full. The exam fees are paid by Aquila.

Requirements:

• Must have at least a 2.75 GPA
• Must be an undergraduate Junior or Senior majoring in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Health Promotion or CLOSELY related major
• Full vaccination against COVID-19, or a valid religious or medical exemption for COVID-19 vaccination. Aquila Fitness is an Equal Opportunity Employer and reasonable accommodation requests will be considered.

Also, the following are required:

• Knowledge of fitness training principles
• Computer knowledge: Microsoft Office Products & Internet
• Customer service oriented
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Punctuality

All candidates must be able to complete a background check and a federal security clearance check.

Aquila is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or any other characteristic protected by law.

EOE Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities