About the role#
HealthFitness offers a hands-on internship for students completing their university requirements. You will work in a professional setting to gain experience across fitness and wellness operations. This is a paid, part-time position available for the Spring 2027 term.
What you'll do#
- Provide supervision and fitness guidance to facility members.
- Perform fitness evaluations and interpret data for program participants and personal training clients.
- Prescribe cardiovascular and strength exercise programs for healthy individuals.
- Job shadow a personal trainer and train a client under supervision.
- Teach at least one group exercise class format through team teaching.
- Develop and implement a special program or event.
- Assist with marketing fitness services through newsletters, social media, and table events.
- Coordinate health and wellness special events at the client site.
- Compile participation data and complete facility reports.
- Assist staff with daily office duties and attend scheduled meetings.
What you'll need#
- Junior or senior standing in a bachelor's or master's program.
- Degree focus in Kinesiology, Health Administration, Physical Education, Exercise Physiology, Recreation, or Health Education from an accredited institution.
- Current CPR, First Aid, and AED certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross by the start date.
- Strong communication skills to interact with a diverse group of individuals.
- Preferred: Personal Training or Group Exercise certification from ACE, ACSM, AFAA, NSCA, or NASM.
Location & details#
- This role is located on-site in Georgetown, Kentucky.
- This is a part-time, paid internship.
About HealthFitness
HealthFitness provides fitness and wellness management services for corporate, medical, and community organizations. Founded in 1975, the company operates across 400 sites nationwide. It employs over 3,000 professionals who manage fitness centers, wellness programs, and health education initiatives. The firm is based in Lake Forest, Illinois, and serves more than 180 clients.
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