Fitness and Wellness Intern

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill

$13.50 - $16.50/per hour.

United States, North Carolina, Chapel Hill

104 Airport Dr (Show on map)

Mar 01, 2025

Posting Information

Department	Campus Recreation - 318601
Career Area	Student Services
Posting Open Date	03/01/2025
Application Deadline	03/24/2025
Position Type	Temporary Staff (SHRA)
Position Title	Fitness and Wellness Intern
Position Number	20005034
Vacancy ID	S024854
Full-time/Part-time	Part-Time Temporary
Hours per week	35
Work Schedule	Interns are expected to work 35 hours per week. Most work hours will occur Mon - Fri between 9AM and 9PM. Occasional weekend hours will be required. The preferred term for the internship is July 10, 2024 - May 31, 2025. The start date is flexible but must occur on or before August 1, 2024.
Position Location
Hiring Range	$13.50 - $16.50/per hour.
Proposed Start Date	08/01/2025
Estimated Duration of Appointment	6 months not to exceed 11 months

Position Information

Be a Tar Heel!	A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation's top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn. One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community. University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks that include numerous retail and restaurant discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates for performing arts events.
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit	Campus Recreation provides a variety of programs and services to meet the recreation/fitness/wellness needs of the university community. Campus Recreation maintains several facilities around campus to help students stay active. In addition to the Rams Head Recreation Center and the Student Recreation Center, there is an indoor and outdoor pool, a number of outdoor courts for tennis, basketball, volleyball and paddle tennis, and lighted fields for sport club practices/matches and team intramural sports. Students have about 50 sport clubs and more than 40 intramural sports for men's, women's, and co-rec teams. Campus Recreation has a unique dual reporting structure in which it reports to both Student Affairs and the Department of Exercise and Sport Science via the Campus Recreation Administrative Board.
Position Summary	Position Summary: The Fitness and Wellness Intern is responsible for assisting with the planning and coordination of Campus Recreation fitness programs and services at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The Fitness and Wellness Intern ensures that the fitness programs and services (Group Fitness, Personal Training, and Small Group Training) are fun, safe, diverse, and intentional, and satisfy the needs of the University community. The candidate will assist in managing an innovative and growing fitness program. This position works as an integral and contributing member of the Campus Recreation Fitness Leadership team and will report to the Fitness and Wellness Coordinator. Primary Responsibilities: Assist the Assistant Director and Coordinator of Fitness and Wellness with the oversight of a comprehensive fitness program including group fitness, personal training, and small group training. Manage several aspects of fitness operations including staff scheduling, program development, equipment inventory, strategic planning, and staff evaluations. Assist with the hiring, training, on-boarding, and development of approximately 25 Personal Trainers, 40 Group Fitness Instructors, 10 Group Training Coaches, and 3 student program assistants. Supervise one or multiple fitness and wellness program assistants with tasks related to the fitness program. Co-facilitate the ACE Group Fitness Instructor and/or NASM Personal Training programs during the first semester of the internship and lead facilitate during the second semester. Plan and lead monthly in-service meetings/trainings for Group Fitness Instructors, Personal Trainers, and Group Training Coaches. Coordinate, organize, and deliver weekly email communication and announcements to fitness and wellness student staff. Oversee equipment inventory, space organization, and troubleshooting of technology issues in all Fitness spaces. Manage all Group Fitness private class sales and instructor paring process and/or Personal Training sales and the client pairing process. Contribute to the fitness program by teaching or training at least 2 classes/clients per semester. Plan and execute special events related to fitness and wellness programming, including Weeks of Welcome, Wellbeing Day, Fall/Spring into Fitness, health/wellness fairs, and educational workshops. Conduct performance evaluations for group fitness and/or personal trainers on a semester basis and lead the peer evaluation process for our instructor staff. Conduct regular program assessments to determine satisfaction levels, and areas of improvement and measure learning outcomes for patrons. Research and apply current knowledge of fitness and wellness programming best practices. Organize and maintain employee information, disciplinary actions, etc. Assist with the instruction of CPR/AED trainings for student staff. Collaborate with colleagues on Campus Recreation projects and other duties as assigned by the Leadership Team. Participate in department staff meetings, committee assignments, and department-wide programs. Perform additional duties as requested by supervisor or as necessary by business demands.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements	Bachelor's degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience	Bachelor's degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience	Course work in exercise science, physiology, kinesiology, health promotion or related field Current nationally recognized Fitness Certification in either Personal Training or Group Fitness (i.e. ACSM, ACE, NASM, NSCA, AFAA) First Aid, CPR and AED Certification through the American Red Cross, or the ability to obtain within 1 month from date of hire Experience at the collegiate level in the participation, delivery, and administration of fitness/wellness programs preferred. Must possess strong interpersonal communication skills, proven written and organization skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks and present creative ideas.
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Posting Contact Information

Office of Human Resources Contact Information	If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (919) 843-2300 or send an email to employment@unc.edu Please note: The Office of Human Resources will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement	The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, race, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.