Spring 2025 Internship - Miami - Aquila Health and Fitness

Description

About the Company

Aquila is an award-winning on-site health and fitness management company that provides innovative programming and results-oriented fitness and wellness management to Fortune 1000 companies, government agencies, educational institutions, and private corporate establishments.

Job Description:

The Fitness Specialist Intern will gain hands-on experience by assisting members in safe and effective exercise programs and performing a wide range of duties in a health/fitness center under the supervision of the site manager.

This internship provides students with a well-rounded experience in all aspects of health & fitness in a professional setting.

We are currently searching for interns in Miami, FL for Spring 2025 - start and end dates, as well as internship hours, are flexible.

Key Responsibilities:

• Educate members concerning safe exercise techniques
• Perform exercise assessments and prescribe exercise according to American College of Sports Medicine guidelines
• Conduct safe and effective assessments including cardiovascular, strength, flexibility, and body composition analysis; evaluate and interpret data and identify high-risk participants and special populations
• Aid members spotting and equipment usage
• Assist in the maintenance, cleanliness, and safety of all equipment
• Adhere to departmental and club policies and procedures
• Assist in wellness and fitness promotions and external events
• Perform daily administrative duties under the supervision of the site manager or fitness specialist
• Assist in memberships: monthly, internships: signing members up, sending out reminders of payment
• Help teach group fitness classes in different styles: step, strength, circuit, Pilates, and/or yoga
• Helping clients/members with fitness-related questions. Performing tours of the facility
• Personal Training shadowing and writing out mock PT sessions
• Assisting with newsletter, articles, and monthly bulletin board

At the completion of the program, Aquila sponsors an ACE certification exam for the candidate.

Requirements:

• Currently in Junior/Senior year of university studying towards Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Health Promotion, or related area of study
• Customer service oriented
• Knowledge of fitness training principles
• Punctuality
• Computer knowledge: Microsoft Office Products & Network Internet

Location: Miami, FL