Fitness Instructor Internship

Summer Internship: Fitness Instructor (Unpaid)Location: Juniper Village Senior Living CommunityDuration: Summer Semester (Flexible Start & End Dates)Schedule: Part-time | Flexible Hours | Weekday Availability PreferredAbout the OpportunitySpend your summer making a meaningful impact while gaining hands-on experience in senior wellness. This internship offers college students the opportunity to design and implement a fitness program tailored to older adults in a vibrant senior living community. You'll help support active bodies, engaged minds, and fulfilled spirits through movement, motivation, and personalized programming.This is an ideal opportunity for students pursuing careers in Sports Medicine, Exercise Science, or Kinesiology.What You'll DoDesign and implement a summer fitness program for older adults of varying ability levelsLead group exercise classes such as chair fitness, balance training, flexibility, and light strength trainingOffer one-on-one movement support for residents with individualized goalsAssist with wellness assessments and track participation and progressCollaborate with life enrichment, therapy, and wellness team membersAdapt exercises to support mobility, fall prevention, and functional independenceEncourage participation through creative, engaging, and inclusive programmingHelp develop written fitness guides or take-home wellness resourcesSupport special wellness events (Fitness Week, Walking Clubs, Outdoor Movement, etc.)Learning OutcomesGain hands-on experience working with the geriatric populationLearn safe exercise modification for varying physical and cognitive abilitiesDevelop program planning and group leadership skillsUnderstand interdisciplinary collaboration in senior livingBuild experience relevant for graduate school or clinical careersReceive mentorship from wellness and healthcare professionalsQualificationsCurrently enrolled in a college/university program in: Sports Medicine, Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or Athletic TrainingInterest in working with older adultsStrong communication and interpersonal skillsEnergetic, compassionate, and creative approach to fitnessAbility to modify exercises for different ability levelsCPR/First Aid (preferred but not required)Physical RequirementsAbility to demonstrate exercisesStanding, walking, and light lifting (up to 25 lbs)Comfortable assisting participants with safe movementCompensationThis is an unpaid internship designed to provide educational experience. Students may receive:Academic credit (if applicable through school)Letter of recommendation upon successful completionProfessional mentorshipResume-building project experienceNetworking opportunities in senior living and healthcareEqual Opportunity EmployerPlease visit our careers page to see more job opportunities.