Fall Semester Fitness Internship

About the role#

This internship provides hands-on experience within a corporate fitness center environment. Students will gain exposure to various health and wellness services while completing university internship requirements at our Chicago facility.

What you'll do#

• Provide supervision and fitness and wellness guidance to facility members.
• Perform fitness evaluations, interpret data, and prescribe cardiovascular and strength exercise programs.
• Assist in compiling participation data and completing required reports.
• Coordinate and implement special health and wellness events.
• Contribute to the marketing of programs through various channels including newsletters and site events.
• Assist staff with daily office operations and attend all scheduled meetings.
• Shadow personal trainers and gain experience teaching group exercise classes.

What you'll need#

• Current status as a Junior or Senior undergraduate or a Master's student in Kinesiology, Public Health, Health Administration, or a related field.
• Current CPR, First Aid, and AED certification.
• Strong communication skills to effectively instruct and interact with a diverse membership.
• A Personal Training or Group Exercise certification is considered a plus.

Location & details#

• Location: Chicago, Illinois
• Term: Fall 2026
• Modality: On-site
• Status: Full-time, paid internship