Intern - Fitness and Wellness

Overview

CENTERS, LLC is a professional management firm specializing in facility, operation, and program management for higher education. CENTERS' management approach is customized for each client yet retains our uniform quality. Our firm unites site staff with a centralized administrative team, each contributing to the firm's goals and client needs. The CENTERS team is innovative, entrepreneurial, trail-blazing, and ambitious for both CENTERS and our clients. Today, CENTERS provides management services for 14 clients.

 

Commitment to the well-being, security, and future of our employees is a priority. View the comprehensive information about the competitive benefits package on our careers page then scroll down to CENTERS Benefits (click link to view).

Responsibilities

Essential Responsibilities

[To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily.  Other essential and non-essential responsibilities and projects may be assigned.] Unpaid Internship

 

Program Management

• Assist in managing a comprehensive Fitness and Wellness program to include:  Group Fitness, Personal Training, F45, fitness floor programming, and Massage Therapy. 
• Ensure high standards of facility and program maintenance and cleanliness.
• Assist in planning and implementing multiple events and fitness programs throughout the year.
• Assist in recruiting, hiring, training, and scheduling all Personal Trainers, Fitness Instructors, and Fitness Attendants.
• Provide managerial and leadership experiences in program operations and create professional development opportunities for Fitness Instructors, Personal Trainers, and Fitness Attendants.
• Research and Develop multiple fitness programs and challenges throughout the year to encourage healthy and active lifestyles.
• Direct oversight of the Personal Trainers, Group Fitness Instructors, or Fitness Attendants based on previous experience. 

Administrative

• Assess effectiveness and satisfaction of programs, services and facilities.
• Prepare regular written communication such as monthly and annual reports, financial and participation reports, and equipment inventory reports as needed.
• Monitor SubItUp and Rec Automation for scheduling changes and make appropriate changes.
• Create, encourage, and support professional development opportunities for staff, including professional association involvement, training programs, and individual mentoring.
• Build strong partnerships on campus and with vendors, area businesses, and organizations.
• Complete comprehensive analytical and statistical reports regarding fitness and wellness patron participation.

Other Responsibilities

• Evening/Weekend work responsibility as required.
• Ability to maintain set office hours with some flexible hours for programming.
• Assist in maintaining updated facility and program staff manuals
• Daily inspection of facility programming areas.
• Attend all staff meetings as scheduled.
• Other duties as required. 

Acquired Skills

• Ability to work independently and show initiative
• Ability to work as a team
• Understanding of risk management components
• Involvement in professional development opportunities

Qualifications

Job Requirements

• Leadership and supervisory abilities.
• Ability to work as part of a professional team that collaborates effectively with colleagues.
• Entrepreneurial spirit and enthusiasm.
• Analytical skills to: identify problems, assess alternatives, and render consistent, logical decisions.
• Ability to write concise, logical reports.
• Ability to thrive in an environment that values high expectations, accountability, and balanced lifestyles.

Preferred Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in related field: Exercise Science, Health Promotion, etc.
• Knowledge of standard practices in recreational sports.
• Pursuing appropriate nationally recognized personal training or group fitness certification. 

Required Skills:

 

Technical Competencies

• Some knowledge of HR theories and best practices in recruitment and staff development.
• Basic accounting knowledge; capability of understanding budgets.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office – Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc. 

Human Relations:

Internal contacts include staff at all levels. External contacts include external customers and vendors. Contact involves troubleshooting, informing, exchanging information, negotiating, making recommendations, and giving information or instructions.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

Work Environment

• Office environment/fitness center environment
• Non-smoking environment
• Moderate to loud noise
• Regional and national travel as required

Physical Demands

• Sitting at desk or table for at least 50% of the work day
• Standing or walking for at least 50% of the work day
• Ability to lift at least 50 lbs
• Repetitive wrist, hand, or finger movement
• Frequent bending, stooping
• Eye-hand coordination
• Hearing and talking

Other Duties 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.