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Cooper Aerobics Center at Craig Ranch, a 75,000-square-foot fitness center and day spa located in McKinney, Texas, is Dr. Cooper's newest facility – opened spring 2006. The Cooper Aerobics Center at Craig Ranch internship program seeks college students enrolled in a health-related degree program 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 |
- Juniors, Seniors, and above with a 3.0 GPA or higher, 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 Cooper Aerobics Center at Craig Ranch 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
- 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—Observe at other Cooper Aerobics Center facilities and departments, including Cooper Fitness Center at the original Dallas campus; Visit a corporate wellness site managed by Cooper Ventures
- Customer Service—Observe and practice customer service in every Cooper Aerobics Center at Craig Ranch 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 and mentor. It will be based upon successful completion of responsibilities and projects. A daily schedule will be assigned to meet 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 Fix, 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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