Internship Fitness Specialist - Fall 2026*

Internship Fitness Specialist - Fall 2026

Inspire others and change lives through your energy and passion for fitness and well-being. Make a transformational impact on people's health engagement. Join our group of entrepreneurial professionals and become part of a fun and winning team! Aquila is an award-winning on-site health and fitness management company which was recognized as one of the Inc. 5000 fastest growing private U.S. companies. For over two decades, Aquila has been providing innovating programming and results-oriented fitness and wellness management to Fortune 1000 companies, government agencies, educational institutions, and private corporate establishments.

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Aquila's Fall 2026 Fitness Specialist Intern will gain first-hand experience by assisting members in safe and effective exercise programs and perform a wide range of duties in a health/fitness center, under the supervision of the site manager. The program provides students with a well-rounded experience in all aspects of health & fitness in a professional setting. We are currently searching for interns for Fall 2026 - exact start and end dates, as well as internship hours, are flexible. We have locations in Washington, DC, Suitland, MD, and McLean, VA available for in-person summer 2026 internships.

As a Fitness Specialist Intern, you will have the opportunity to learn how to do the following:

• Educate members concerning safe exercise techniques
• Perform exercise assessments and prescribe exercise upon 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
• Adhere to clients 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

Compensation: This is an unpaid internship and does not provide wages. However, at the completion of the program Aquila sponsors an ACE certification exam for the candidate. The program has to be completed in full. The exam fees are paid by Aquila.

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: Washington, DC