Internship Overview:

Greater Raleigh Fitness LLC is seeking UNDERGRADUATE or GRADUATE students for participation in our competitive paid internship program in CHARLOTTE, NC.

The ideal candidate should be pursuing a degree in Exercise science, Kinesiology , Physical education, Parks and Recreation, or a closely-related field.

START DATE: August 19th

END DATE: December 5th

Duties:

Interns will teach seated exercise classes on-site at retirement communities, independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, health and rehabilitation facilities, 55+ communities, senior centers, and country/social clubs.

The ideal candidate brings great enthusiasm, excitement, a positive attitude, is nurturing, patient, caring, highly autonomous, and can commit to teach 5-10 hours of classes/week between the hours of 9AM-12PM OR 1PM-4PM, and is comfortable working with the Older Adult/ Senior population. Which may include some clients with physical and cognitive disabilities.

Our classes range anywhere from 30 min to 45 min. Instructors should be comfortable teaching seated exercise classes. All classes are 100% seated. Equipment will be provided to you (Hand Weights, Bands, and Balls).

Classes range anywhere from 5-8 participants and generally occur 1-3x a week on a monthly basis in perpetuity. All locations will be less than 10 minutes apart.

An internship with Greater Raleigh Fitness LLC is a great way to get hands-on experience working with older adults in a fitness and wellness setting. Student learning objectives include:

1. Learn how to conduct a variety of clinical and field-based health, physical, and functional assessments on older adults.

2. Learn procedures for adapting physical activities and exercise prescriptions for older adults.

3. Learn general exercise guidelines and safety factors in fitness classes for older adults.

4. Learn teaching methodology, including group dynamics, feedback, reinforcement, empowering others, and designing and leading individualized and group exercise programs for the +50 population.

5. Learn human relation skills for specific needs related to gender and age differences culturally and ethnically diverse population.

If you are passionate about fitness and eager to kick start your career as a fitness professional, apply now for our Paid Intern position. Join us in promoting health and wellness while gaining valuable skills for your future endeavor!

About Us:

Greater Raleigh Fitness is a health & fitness business that provides seated exercise classes to seniors living at retirement communities throughout North Carolina (Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, Greensboro, Winston Salem, Charlotte, Asheville, Wilmington, etc).