Exercise Specialist | Unpaid Internship

Looking for hands-on experience that’s meaningful, people-centered, and grounded in wellness?

• Do you enjoy supporting others through movement and fitness?

• Are you curious about how exercise and wellness support aging adults across different levels of care?

• Do you value learning in a collaborative, respectful, real-world environment?

Frasier is seeking a motivated and compassionate Exercise Specialist Intern to join our Wellness Center team. This internship offers hands-on experience supporting older adults through safe, engaging, and evidence-based wellness programming—while learning alongside certified wellness professionals in a senior living community rooted in dignity, respect, and connection.


This internship is designed for students completing required academic hours and provides meaningful exposure to wellness services in a Life Plan community.


WHO WE ARE


As a nonprofit 501(c)(3) Life Plan retirement community rooted in Boulder since 1960, Frasier is on a mission: to build community that inspires and celebrates life .


What makes us stand out? Our values-based culture. We foster community, cultivate curiosity, inspire excellence, and lead with respect and accountability in every interaction.


OUR INVESTMENT IN YOU

Pay Range : Unpaid internship (for academic credit)


Schedule: Flexible based on academic requirements and Wellness Center programming needs Applications are reviewed as received and accepted until the internship is filled.


WHAT YOU’LL GAIN

• Hands-on experience in a senior living wellness environment

• Mentorship from experienced wellness professionals

• Exposure to individualized fitness, group exercise, and interdisciplinary collaboration

• A supportive setting to apply classroom learning to real-world practice

• Experience working with older adults across a continuum of care

WHAT YOU’LL OWN

Resident Wellness Support

• Assist with individualized exercise and wellness programs supporting strength, balance, mobility, and functional wellbeing

• Support residents during supervised exercise sessions with encouragement, cueing, and demonstrations (within intern scope of practice)

• Engage with residents in a respectful, patient, and resident-centered manner

• Observe participant response to activity and communicate concerns to Wellness Center staff

Program Assistance & Group Activities

• Support group exercise classes and wellness programs by assisting instructors and participants

• Help prepare and organize equipment and wellness spaces before and after programming

• Observe effective facilitation techniques, pacing, cueing, and modifications for varying abilities

Professional Development & Collaboration

• Collaborate with Wellness Center staff and, when appropriate, interdisciplinary team members

• Assist with basic documentation and wellness tracking under supervision

• Participate in meetings, training sessions, and educational opportunities

• Follow organizational wellness standards and ACSM-aligned practices

WHAT YOU KNOW AND HAVE EXPERIENCED

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program related to exercise science, kinesiology, physiology, or health promotion

• Internship must fulfill academic credit requirements

• Junior, senior, or graduate student standing required

• Foundational knowledge of exercise principles and interest in older adult fitness

• Experience with older adults or in a wellness/healthcare setting is a plus, but not required

• Ability to speak, read, and write English

YOU’LL BE A GREAT FIT

• Bring curiosity, patience, and a strong desire to learn

• Enjoy building positive, respectful relationships with older adults

• Take feedback well and apply learning in real time

• Value teamwork, professionalism, and a mission-driven environment

• Are dependable, organized, and attentive to safety

WHAT WE DO


At Frasier , we create a vibrant lifestyle for seniors through a full continuum of care—independent living, assisted living, memory support, and skilled nursing. More than 300 dedicated team members help nearly 500 residents thrive with exceptional dining, wellness programs, health services, and engaging activities.


We honor our rich history while shaping the future with innovation, compassion, and a commitment to excellence.


EEOC


Frasier is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where every employee feels valued, respected, and empowered.


To protect our residents, an annual Flu vaccine, TB test, Drug Screen and Background Check are conditions of employment. COVID vaccination is encouraged but not required.


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