Aquatics & Fitness Center Intern



Job Details

Aquatics & Fitness Center Intern
Employer

City of Greenville

Salary

See Position Description

Location

Greenville, NC

Job Type

Internship

Job Number

PT122915a

Department

Recreation and Parks

Opening Date

09/19/2014

Closing Date

Continuous

Job Summary

The City of Greenville's Aquatics and Fitness Center is seeking a motivated and knowledgeable intern to join their team and gain valuable hands-on work experience.

This is an unpaid volunteer internship position, expected to work approximately 40 hours per week. Selected applicants should have a flexible schedule. College/University internship policies may require a minimum amount of hours in a semester in order to earn college credits. Please see your academic advisor or internship coordinator at your school for more information about internship requirements. If selected, applicants must show proof of student status and course of study.

Examples of Duties

This position's primary responsibilities are to conduct fitness consultations, weight and cardiovascular orientations, perform blood pressure, body fat and BMI screenings; conduct Wellness orientations for new City and Utilities employees; assist in youth and adult programming activities and to assist with the development and implementation of Wellness programs.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:
-Must be currently enrolled at an accredited college or university majoring in Recreational Studies, Exercise Sciences or closely related field to qualify for this position; and
-Must have successfully completed a minimum of four semesters and be in good academic standing.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of conducting blood pressure checks, 3-site skin fold body fat screenings; skilled in application and proper technique of cardiovascular and weight equipment to include free weights and fundamentals in Exercise Instruction.

Current CPR certification must be obtained by student prior to internship.

Requires strong interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills and the ability to work independently to develop and implement programs.

Special Requirements

Selection Procedure:
Applications will be reviewed to ensure applicants meet the minimum requirements for the position. Applicants who meet minimum requirements will be referred to the Recreation & Parks Department's Aquatics and Fitness Center for further consideration.

The Aquatics and Fitness Center will contact applicants who appear to best meet the requirements and needs of the position.

Applicants will be required to complete information to conduct a background check. Applicants not completing this process or falsifying information on the application will not be considered for the internship position.


This is a continuous recruitment and may close without notice at any time.

Regular part-time, temporary, and seasonal employees are not eligible for benefits.

01
Are you currently enrolled at an accredited college or university majoring in Recreation and Leisure Studies, Exercise and Sports Science, or closely related field?
  • Yes
  • No
02
If yes to question #1, are you currently a full-time or part-time student?
  • Full-time Student
  • Part-time Student
03
Please list the name of the college or university you currently attend, your major and/or concentration, the year you are in your program of study, and your expected date of graduation.
04
Have you successfully completed a minimum of four semesters and are in good academic standing?
  • Yes
  • No
05
Please list the coursework and/or training that you have completed or you are currently enrolled in that has prepared you for this internship.
06
Are you required to complete this internship for graduation?
  • Yes
  • No
07
Which semester will your internship need to be completed?
  • Fall
  • Spring
  • Summer
08
This internship position will require that you work approximately 40 hours per week at the Greenville Aquatics & Fitness Center. Are you able to meet this requirement?
  • Yes
  • No
09
Are you CPR certified?
  • Yes
  • No
10
Are you First Aid certified?
  • Yes
  • No
11
Are you certified to use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)?
  • Yes
  • No

* Required Question

Employer
City of Greenville
Address
200 W. Fifth Street

Greenville, North Carolina, 27858
Phone
252.329.4492

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