Internships
Internship - Fitness Center Dallas
Dallas
Cooper Fitness Center
Cooper Fitness Center, a 40,000-square-foot health facility located in North Dallas, is one of the nine entities 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
Internship Sessions
Spring Semester—Beginning Jan. 11, 2010 (Applications due Nov. 9, 2009)
Summer Semester—Beginning May 25, 2010 (Applications due April 1, 2010)
Fall Semester—Beginning Sept. 13, 2010 (Applications due July 30, 2010)
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 Corporate Solutions corporate site
- Customer Service—Interns will observe and practice customer service in every Fitness Center department in which they assist
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 Aerobics Center, Attn: Mary Edwards, 12100 Preston Road, Dallas, TX 75230
Fax – 972-386-5760 E-mail – medwards@cooperfitnesscenter.com.
For more information or if you have questions, call 972-233-4832, ext 4230.
Internship - Fitness Center McKinney
McKinney
Cooper Fitness Center
Cooper Fitness Center at Craig Ranch opened spring 2006 in McKinney, Texas. The Cooper Fitness 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
Internship Sessions
Spring Semester—Beginning Jan. 11, 2010 (Applications due Nov. 9, 2009)
Summer Semester—Beginning May 25, 2010 (Applications due April 1, 2010)
Fall Semester—Beginning Sept. 13, 2010 (Applications due July 30, 2010)
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 Corporate Solutions
- Customer Service—Observe and practice customer service in every Cooper Aerobics Center at Craig Ranch department in which they assist
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 at Craig Ranch, Attn: Kelly Warrington, 7910 Collin McKinney Parkway, McKinney, TX 75070
Fax – 214.383.1001
E-mail – kwarrington@coopercraigranch.com
For more information or if you have questions, call 214.383.1000.
Internship - Corporate Wellness
Dallas
Cooper Corporate Solutions
Cooper Corporate Solutions, one of 10 divisions of Dr. Kenneth Cooper's Aerobics Center in Dallas, provides consulting and management services for corporate wellness and health facilities. Internship locations include Austin and Dallas, Texas; Atlanta, Ga.; Durant, Okla.; and other U.S. cities.
Internship Objectives
The Cooper Corporate Solutions fitness/health promotion internships provide student interns an opportunity to apply educational and technical experience in their specific fields. During the 12 to 15 week internship, interns will gain 400-plus hours of hands-on experience working with a fitness and/or wellness program.
Internship Sessions
Spring Semester—Beginning in January (Applications due October 15)
Summer Semester—Beginning in May or June (Applications due February 15)
Fall Semester—Beginning in September (Applications due June 1)
Requirements
Interns are required to have completed the majority of undergraduate or graduate work in a health-related field and have a 3.0 GPA or higher. Interns will work at one main site and will have the opportunity to visit other Cooper Corporate Solutions sites and Cooper Aerobics Center's Dallas and McKinney locations. The completion of one major site-specific project is required. Additional responsibilities include assisting with the coverage and day-to-day operations of the fitness center (if applicable); conducting assessments and health screenings; and planning, marketing, and implementing wellness programs. Current first aid and CPR certifications are required.
To Apply
Please submit the following:
Send materials to:
Mail – Cooper Corporate Solutions, Attn: Melanie Algermissen, 12200 Preston Road, Dallas, TX 75230
E-mail – malgermissen@cooperaerobics.com
For more information, call 972-560-3204.