Summer Semester Fitness Intern

About the role#

HealthFitness offers a Summer 2026 internship for students seeking to complete their university internship requirement. This role provides hands-on experience in a fitness facility, offering exposure to corporate, community, or hospital-based wellness operations.

What you'll do#

• Provide supervision and fitness guidance to facility members.
• Perform fitness evaluations for program participants and personal training clients.
• Summarize and interpret fitness test data to prescribe cardiovascular and strength exercise programs for healthy individuals.
• Assist in compiling participation data and preparing necessary reports.
• Develop and implement at least one special program or event.
• Job shadow personal trainers and train clients under supervision.
• Demonstrate the ability to teach at least one group exercise class format.
• Contribute to the marketing of wellness programs through newsletters, events, and other channels.
• Assist with daily office duties and attend scheduled meetings.

What you'll need#

• Current enrollment as a Junior or Senior in a Bachelor's or Master's program 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.
• Strong communication skills to instruct and interact 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: Vienna, Virginia.
• Term: Summer 2026.
• Modality: On-site.
• Compensation: Paid internship.