Exercise Science Internship

Description

Texas Health Fitness Centers are premier Sports Performance and Fitness Centers in Texas. Our internship program is an all-encompassing 10-week internship with a minimum of a 250 hour commitment. Ideal applicants are a rising junior in the exercise science or related field. We do accept applicants who are not currently enrolled in academia, as long as they have a background in sports and wellness and are motivated to create career in the fitness and wellness industry.

Applicants must display a positive attitude with a desire to learn in a fast paced high energy environment. This internship position has been prepared for an intern to meet the following objectives:

• Develop and monitor strength, conditioning and flexibility programs for a diverse demographic in both an individual and group training setting
• Assist in fitness testing, computation of results, and in individual assessments
• Teach proper lifting techniques and assist in spotting lifts
• Anticipate potential risks of injury, take measures to remove them, and alert participants of them
• Develop effective motivating procedures to assist trainees in achieving maximum potential in all areas of performance
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of computer skills
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with teammates, including Personal Trainers, Managers and Guest Relations Teammates
• Assist in the maintenance and cleaning of the facility and its equipment
• Develop a working knowledge of the personal training industry