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Cooper Fitness Center, a 40,000-square-foot health facility located in North Dallas, is one of the eight divisions of Dr. Kenneth Cooper's Aerobics Center. The Cooper Fitness Center internship program seeks students enrolled in a health-related field with a working knowledge of exercise physiology and a desire to provide excellence in customer service. Fall and spring internships are 12-week programs and summer internships are 10-week programs.
| Qualifications |
- Upperclassman with a 3.0 GPA or above, currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate health-related program
- Personal or phone interview required
- Current First Aid and CPR certifications
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| Internship Sessions |
| | Spring Semester | Beginning Jan. 7, 2008 (Applications due Nov. 19, 2007) |
| | Summer Semester | Beginning May 27, 2008 (Applications due March 17, 2008) |
| | Fall Semester | Beginning Sept. 15, 2008 (Applications due June 23, 2008) |
| Intern Responsibilities |
- Fitness Floor Supervision—Provide weight-training orientations and exercise supervision and instruction, and answer fitness related questions
- Program Planning—Aid in planning and promoting Fitness Center events, and learn how to effectively market a fitness program
- Special Project—To be determined by internship coordinator
- Personal Fitness Assessments—Observe and learn how to give functional assessments; how to design a program based on a functional assessment; and participate in new member orientations
- Recreation Leagues—Aid in the planning and implementation of recreation leagues and implementation of recreation programs for members and non-members
- Senior Programs—Aid in the planning and promotion of senior programs, and participate in fitness incentive programs
- Youth Programs—Aid in the planning of summer camps and programs; summer interns are required to participate as counselors for the camps
- Personal Training—Shadow personal training sessions; learn new exercise techniques and program design; be mentored by a personal trainer; and attend monthly continuing education programs
- Campus-wide Activities—Interns are required to spend time observing in Cooper Clinic, to go through a Cooper Wellness Program, and to visit a Cooper Ventures corporate site
- Customer Service—Interns will observe and practice customer service in every Fitness Center department in which they assist
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Evaluation
Evaluation of work performance shall be made in an objective manner by the intern coordinator. It will be based upon successful completion of responsibilities and projects. A daily schedule will be assigned to meet individuals' school requirements. |
Compensation
A performance-based stipend is awarded at the completion of the internship. Participation in one Cooper Institute certification course is granted (intern responsible for paying for course materials). Though housing is not provided, we will gladly assist you in finding accommodations.
To Apply
Please submit the following:
Send materials to:
Mail – Cooper Fitness Center, Attn: Gena Schwartz, 12100 Preston Road, Dallas, TX 75230
Fax – 972-560-3240
E-mail – hrfitness@cooperaerobics.com
For more information or if you have questions, call 972-560-3224.
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