Fitness Counselor
Overview:
For over 9 years, The Fitness School, has partnered with The University of Texas, AISD and RRISD to provide an After-School Enrichment program using fitness as the curriculum on school campuses. We convert time after-school into productive, health-promoting activity. Our program is based on the building blocks of fitness, introducing all children regardless of age, competency level or current fitness level to a meaningful regime of fitness building skills that will last a lifetime! Our program is affordable and fun and can be in addition to any other physical education program a school may provide. Our goal is not only to enrich the lives of our FitKids but all their families and provide them with experiences they would never find elsewhere but always provided by fitness.
We are currently looking for leaders to assist us in expanding our organization while making an impact within our communities through fitness.
Position Summary:
The purpose of the Fitness Counselor intern position is to foster the growth and development of fitness and wellness initiatives with the implementation of health, wellness, and fitness programs, events, and services provided by The Fitness School.
Qualifications:
• Pursuing a degree in Exercise Science, Wellness Health Promotion, or related health field
• Experience working with children in a fitness setting
• Knowledgeable fitness techniques and safety standards
• Ability to communicate and work with a variety of age and skill levels
• Ability to teach and lead various fitness and wellness activities
• Ability to work in a dynamic, changing, and diverse environment
Essential Duties/Job Responsibilities:
• Assist with day-to-day operations across multiple locations
• Assist with development and implementation of fitness and wellness programs on multiple campuses
• Provide mentorship and fitness/wellness coaching for students and clients
• Perform fitness evaluations for fitness program participants
• Summarize and interpret fitness test data for students
• Actively participate in daily fitness activities with students
• Other responsibilities as agreed upon by the site supervisor and the intern
Application Process:
Interested and qualified individuals should send a resume to: info@thefitnessschool.org, ATTN: Jeriah Taylor