Fitness Intern Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $15.00 Hourly
Location : 4800 West Copans Road, Coconut Creek, FL
Job Type: Temporary
Job Number: 2025-05
Department: Parks & Recreation
Opening Date: 10/28/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Description
GENERAL PURPOSE:
The purpose of the Coconut Creek Internship Program is to strengthen relationships between educators and the City of Coconut Creek while assisting students in applying classroom theory in a work environment. The Intern can expect to be assigned duties and responsibilities that are comparable to those performed by full-time, Fitness Specialist employees. Interns will be able to visit and work within all areas of service that the department offers in the Fitness area.
Work is performed under close supervision of the Supervisor, Senior Fitness Specialist and Fitness Specialist(s).
SCHEDULE:
Must be available to work morning/afternoon/evenings (Monday -Friday), Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, and special events. Days/hours are subject to change. Shifts will give the student a well-rounded view of all areas which constitute the Fitness Division. Major scheduling emphasis will be placed in the area that most closely parallels the professional goals of the student.
Pay Rate: $15.00/hour
Copy of current transcript MUST be included with application in order to verify class standing.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the classification. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.

• Oversees, plans and implements fitness and wellness incentive programs, health fairs, and all other health and wellness programs
• Designs fitness programs
• Performs fitness assessments for new members and performs follow-up assessments as necessary
• Provides direction and assistance to users of the fitness facility
• Serves as a personal trainer as needed
• Conducts fitness classes, wellness lectures, and special events
• Assists in the operation of a physical fitness facility, and the development of fitness and wellness activities
• Assists in all phases of marketing fitness programs and distribution of printed materials
• Performs everyday maintenance tasks within the fitness area
• Performs other related duties as assigned and/or required

Qualifications

• Eligible to work in the United States
• Enrolled as a degree-seeking student by an accredited local college or technical school carrying at least a half-time academic course load
• Must have a valid Florida driver's license
• Must have current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and AED certifications (or be able to obtain them before 1st day of employment)
• Must maintain an active status as student throughout internship
• Must have an overall GPA of at least 2.5
• Must be in good academic standing
• Must attach current official or unofficial transcript to be included with online application
• Must submit a resume and cover letter to be included with online application

Supplemental Information
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Depending on functional area of assignment, tasks involve the periodic performance of moderately physically demanding work, usually involving lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (up to 50 pounds). Tasks that require moving objects of significant weight require the assistance of another person and/or use of proper techniques and moving equipment. Tasks may involve some climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. Tasks may involve extended periods of time standing.
ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
Tasks are regularly performed inside without potential for exposure to adverse conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, fumes and/or poor ventilation, wetness, humidity, rain, temperature and noise extremes, machinery and/or moving vehicles, vibrations, electric currents, animals/wildlife, toxic/poisonous agents, gases or chemicals, oils and other cutting fluids, violence and/or disease, or pathogenic substances.
SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:
Some tasks require manual dexterity, in addition to visual and hearing acuity.
APPLICANT SELECTED FOR HIRE MUST SUCCESSFULLY PASS PHYSICAL DRUG TESTING AND BACKGROUND CHECK
This is a temporary position with no benefits.
01
Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?

• Yes
• No

02
Are you eligible to work in the United States?

• Yes
• No

03
Do you have a valid Florida Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

04
How would this internship be relevant and beneficial for your course of study and career? Please explain:
05
I understand that I must maintain an active status as a student throughout the Internship.

• Yes
• No

06
What is your current class standing/level?

• College Freshman (typically up to 30 credits)
• College Sophomore (typically 31-60 credits)
• College Junior (typically 61-90 credits)
• College Senior (typically 90+ credits)
• Graduate Student

07
Are you enrolled as a degree-seeking student by an accredited local college or technical school carrying at least a half-time academic course load?

• Yes
• No

08
A resume, cover letter and current unofficial or official college transcript must be attached with the online application. Have you attached the necessary documents?

• Yes
• No

09
Do you have at least a 2.5 overall GPA?

• Yes
• No

10
What is your anticipated graduation date? Please include Month/Year
11
Please list the degree concentration you are currently seeking.
12
I understand that I am responsible for notifying Human resources if my class standing/level changes such that I am eligible for a different pay rate, and I understand failing to do so in a timely manner may make me ineligible for a retroactive pay change.

• Yes
• No

13
Do you have a current CPR certification?

• Yes
• No

14
Do you have a current AED certification?

• Yes
• No

15
If you answered no to questions #13 and/or #14, are you able to obtain these required certifications prior to your 1st day of employment?

• Yes
• No
• Not Applicable - I have these 2 required certifications

16
I understand and meet all of the requirements of the position (including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and physical requirements), and I am able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Yes
• No

Required Question