Fitness Programs Intern

Company : University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill

Job Type : Internship

Chapel Hill, Nc

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Job Description - Fitness Programs Intern

Department:
Campus Recreation - 318601
Career Area :
Student Services
Posting Open Date:
03/04/2024
Application Deadline:
03/25/2024
Position Type:
Temporary Staff (SHRA)
Position Title :
Fitness Programs Intern
Position Number:
20005034
Vacancy ID:
S022764
Full-time/Part-time:
Part Time
Hours per week:
35
Work Schedule:
Interns are expected to work 35 hours per week. Most work hours will occur Mon – Fri between 9am and 9pm. Occasional weekend hours will be required. The official work schedule will be negotiated with the immediate supervisor. The preferred term for the internship is July 10, 2024 – May 31, 2025. Start date is flexible but must occur on or before August 1, 2024.
Hiring Range:
$13.50 - $16.50/per hour.
Proposed Start Date:
07/10/2024
Estimated Duration of Appointment:
6 months not to exceed 11 months
Be a Tar Heel!:
A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities . Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks that include numerous retail and restaurant discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates for performing arts events.
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:
Campus Recreation provides a variety of programs and services to meet the
recreation/fitness/wellness needs of the university community. Campus
Recreation maintains several facilities around campus to help students stay
active. In addition to the Rams Head Recreation Center and the Student
Recreation Center, there is an indoor and outdoor pool, a number of outdoor
courts for tennis, basketball, volleyball and paddle tennis, and lighted fields
for sport club practices/matches and team intramural sports. Students have
about 50 sport clubs and more than 40 intramural sports for men’s, women’s,
and co-rec teams. Campus Recreation has a unique dual reporting structure
in which it reports to both Student Affairs and the Department of Exercise
and Sport Science via the Campus Recreation Administrative Board.
Position Summary:
Position Summary: The Fitness and Wellness Intern is responsible for assisting with the planning and coordination of Campus Recreation fitness programs and services at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The Fitness Programs Intern ensures that the fitness programs and services are safe, diverse, intentional, and satisfying the needs of the University community. The candidate will assist in managing an innovative and growing fitness program. This position works as an integral and contributing member of the Campus Recreation Fitness team and will report to the Fitness Coordinator. Primary Responsibilities: · Assist the Assistant Director and Coordinator of Fitness and Wellness with the oversight of a comprehensive fitness program including group fitness, personal training, and small group training.· Manage several aspects of fitness operations including staff scheduling, program development, equipment inventory, strategic planning, and staff evaluations. · Assist with the hiring, training, on-boarding and development of approximately 25 Personal Trainers, 40 Group Fitness Instructors, 10 Group Training Coaches and 2 student program assistants. · Supervise one or both fitness and wellness program assistants with tasks related to fitness program.· Co-facilitate the ACE Group Fitness Instructor and/or NASM Personal Training programs during the first semester of internship and lead facilitate during the second semester.· Plan and lead monthly in-service meetings/trainings for Group Fitness Instructors, Personal Trainers, and Group Training Coaches.· Coordinate, organize and deliver weekly email communication and announcements to fitness and wellness student staff.· Oversee equipment inventory, space organization, and troubleshooting of technology issues in all Fitness spaces.· Manage all Group Fitness private class sales and instructor paring process and/or Personal Training sales and the client pairing process.· Contribute to the fitness program by teaching or training at least 2 classes/clients per semester.· Plan and execute special events related to fitness and wellness programming, including Weeks of Welcome, Wellbeing Day, Fall/Spring into Fitness, health/wellness fairs and educational workshops.· Conduct performance evaluations for group fitness and/or personal trainers on a semester basis and lead the peer evaluation process for our instructor staff.· Conduct regular program assessments to determine satisfaction levels, areas of improvement and measure learning outcomes for patrons. · Research and apply current knowledge of fitness and wellness programming best practices. · Organize and maintain employee information, disciplinary actions etc. · Assist with the instruction of CPR/AED trainings for student staff. · Collaborate with colleagues on Campus Recreation projects and other duties as assigned by the Executive Team.· Participate in department staff meetings, committee assignments, and department-wide programs.· Perform additional duties as requested by supervisor or as necessary by business demands. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:
N/A
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in exercise science, physiology, kinesiology, health promotion or related field
Current nationally recognized Fitness Certification in either Personal Training or Group Fitness (i.e. ACSM, ACE, NASM, NSCA, AFAA)
First Aid, CPR and AED Certification through the American Red Cross, or the ability to obtain within 1 month from date of hire
Experience at the collegiate level in the participation, delivery, and administration of fitness/wellness programs preferred.
Must possess strong interpersonal communication skills, proven written and organization skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks and present creative ideas.