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Health & Wellness Intern

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Job Title: Winter Health & Wellness Intern 

Reports to: Wellness Experience Director 

Seasonal Position: January 2027-May 2027 

Status: Part-Time (15–20 hours per week) 

Compensation: Free YMCA Household membership 

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POSITION SUMMARY: 

The Dow Bay Area Family YMCA is seeking a fun, creative, enthusiastic, and outgoing individual to join our Wellness team as a Health & Wellness Intern. This internship provides hands-on experience in health, fitness, member engagement, program development, and wellness operations while working as an integral member of the Wellness department.  

The intern will work closely with the Wellness Experience Director and Wellness team and will have opportunities to interact with members across a variety of ages, fitness levels, and wellness goals.  

A key component of the internship will be the development and completion of one primary wellness project. The intern will work with the Wellness Experience Director to identify a project that aligns with department needs and will be responsible for assisting with its planning, implementation, promotion, and evaluation. The project will provide the intern with an opportunity to apply their education and gain meaningful experience managing a project from concept through completion. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

Primary Internship Project  

  • Work with the Wellness Experience Director to identify and develop one primary wellness project based on current department needs and the intern’s interests and qualifications.  
  • Assist with planning, promotion, implementation, and evaluation of the project.  
  • Track participation, member feedback, and/or other appropriate outcomes.  
  • Present the project results and recommendations to the Wellness Experience Director at the conclusion of the internship.  

Wellness and Member Experience 

  • Provide support and engagement on the YMCA fitness floor. 
  • Assist with YMCA fitness floor orientations and member introductions to wellness equipment and resources. 
  • Interact with members of varying ages, fitness levels, and wellness goals. 
  • Assist with basic fitness assessments under appropriate staff supervision and within the intern’s qualifications. 
  • Support quarterly fitness challenges and other member-facing wellness 

Fitness & Program Development 

  • Assist with the development and implementation of wellness programs and activities.  
  • Gain exposure to group exercise programming and, when appropriately certified, have opportunities to assist with or instruct group exercise classes.  
  • Observe personal training sessions and, when appropriately certified and approved, gain opportunities for supervised hands-on experience.  
  • Gain exposure to working with youth, adults, seniors, general fitness participants, and individuals with varied fitness goals. 

Professional Development 

  • Participate as an active member of the Wellness team and attend relevant meetings, trainings, and professional development opportunities.  
  • Learn about daily wellness operations, member engagement, program delivery, and fitness facility management.  
  • Take initiative, demonstrate professionalism, and work effectively both independently and as part of a team.  
  • Additional responsibilities and learning opportunities may be available based on the intern’s education, certifications, experience, and department needs. 

QUALIFICATIONS:   

  • Currently pursuing a degree or coursework in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Health & Fitness, Recreation, or a related field.  
  • Interest in health, fitness, wellness, and working with people.  
  • Ability to take initiative and work both independently and as part of a team.  
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.  
  • Ability to interact professionally with members, staff, and community participants.  
  • First Aid, CPR, and AED certifications preferred, or ability to obtain them.  
  • Additional fitness certifications or relevant experience are preferred but not required. 

HOW TO APPLY: 

Email your resume and cover letter to Rachael England: rengland@ymcabaycity.org or apply on our website: https://www.ymcabaycity.org/careers/  

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  • Please be on time for your reservation. If you are late for your appointment, you will not get additional time. (e.g. your reserved lap swim time is 9am-9:45am, but you do not get in the pool until 9:20am, your reservation still ends at 9:45am.)

  • Reservations can also be made at the Member Service Desk or by calling us at 989.895.8596

  • There are daily/weekly limits on some classes/areas to give opportunities to other members. The system will let you know if your daily/weekly limit has been reached.

  • If you are unable to attend your reserved appointment, please cancel your appointment online or call the Member Service Desk.
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  • Reservations are for members only.

  • Reservations can be made up to 5 days in advance or until one hour before the class starts. If you wish to reserve a spot within one hour before class starts, please call the Member Service Desk.

  • Please be on time for your reservation. If you are late for your appointment, you will not get additional time. (e.g. your reserved lap swim time is 9am-9:45am, but you do not get in the pool until 9:20am, your reservation still ends at 9:45am.)

  • Reservations can also be made at the Member Service Desk or by calling us at 989.895.8596

  • There are daily/weekly limits on some classes/areas to give opportunities to other members. The system will let you know if your daily/weekly limit has been reached.

  • If you are unable to attend your reserved appointment, please cancel your appointment online or call the Member Service Desk.

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