Summer Semester Fitness Intern

About the role#

HealthFitness offers a Summer 2026 internship for students seeking to complete their university requirements within a corporate, community, or hospital-based facility. This role provides hands-on experience and exposure to various aspects of the fitness and wellness industry.

What you'll do#

• Provide supervision and fitness and wellness guidance for facility members.
• Perform fitness evaluations for program participants and personal training clients, including interpreting data and prescribing exercise programs.
• Assist with the compilation of participation data and the completion of necessary reports.
• Develop and implement at least one special program or event.
• Job shadow a personal trainer and train a client under supervision.
• Demonstrate the ability to teach at least one group exercise class format through team teaching.
• Contribute to the marketing of fitness and wellness programs through various channels such as newsletters and events.
• Assist staff with general day-to-day office duties and attend scheduled meetings.

What you'll need#

• Current enrollment as a Junior or Senior undergraduate or a Master's level student in Kinesiology, Health Administration, Physical Education, Exercise Physiology, Recreation, Health Education, or Health Promotion.
• Current CPR, First Aid, and AED certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, or the ability to obtain these by the internship start date.
• Strong communication skills to interact effectively with a diverse group of individuals.
• A Personal Training or Group Exercise certification from ACE, ACSM, AFAA, NSCA, or NASM is considered a plus.

Location & details#

• Location: Washington, District of Columbia
• Term: Summer 2026
• Modality: On-site
• Status: Full-time, paid internship