Cooper Fitness Center Internship - Summer Semester

Description

Summer 2026:  June 1st - August 7th for the 2026 Summer internship (10 weeks).   

Monday- Friday (full and part -time available) working around school requirements

Available Tracks

· Health & Fitness

· Wellness

· Nutrition

Cooper Fitness Center, a 50,000+ square foot high-end health and fitness facility located in North Dallas, is one of the eight entities located on Dr. Kenneth Cooper’s 30-acre Aerobics Center campus. As the fitness center that started it all, Cooper Fitness Center offers its members a best-in-class experience—proven, science-based programs led by some of the nation’s most experienced fitness trainers, instructors and sports professionals in a newly-renovated, state-of-the-art facility. The facility also offers its members access to boutique shopping, on-campus restaurant, and day spa experiences and amenities to complete the lifestyle experience.

The Cooper Fitness Center internship program seeks students interested in pursuing a health, fitness, retail or hospitality career path who possess a drive to provide excellence in customer service. Cooper Fitness Center offers students an opportunity to work alongside some of the leading professionals in the industry. Through hands-on work, students can gain practical, real-world experience in a variety of areas including facility operations, health promotion, nutrition, wellness programming, children's health, fitness training, fitness club programming, event programming, marketing & promotions and more.

About Cooper Aerobics

Cooper Aerobics has been helping improve the quality and quantity of millions of lives through prevention since 1970. We inspire individuals to make good health a habit to live longer, healthier and more productive lives through our products and services.

• Cooper Clinic’s comprehensive physical exam gives patients an in-depth picture of their health and an action plan to improve it.
• Cooper Fitness Center is the fitness center of choice for members that belong to a healthy-living community, not just a gym.
• Cooper Spa helps bring life back in balance through relaxation and renewal services.
• Cooper Hotel & Conference Center provides guests easy access to all that Cooper Aerobics has to offer.
• Cooper Complete is a pure, potent vitamin and supplement line scientifically proven to improve well-being.
• Cooper Wellness Strategies takes the Cooper philosophies for individuals and transforms them to improve the physical and fiscal health of a company and its workforce.

Get Cooperized™

Internship Responsibilities

May include but not limited to the following:

ALL TRACKS

• Customer Service – Serves as an extension of Cooper Fitness Center and Cooper Spa teams to provide exemplary customer service. Everything you will do will reflect upon Cooper Fitness Center so we will spend time encouraging, coaching and helping to develop critical customer service skills in this industry including work on our member survey response team.
• Service Desk Role – Learn how to use our member management software by processing check-in of members and point of sale, as well as and improve multi-tasking by receiving and responding to general calls related to our facility or programs. An ability to assist with exceptional customer service, member concerns or comments will also be encouraged.
• Campus-wide Activities – Interns are required to assist in planning and implementation of special Cooper Fitness Center member events (Member Appreciation Picnic, Member Social Events, etc.)
• Special Projects – Special projects for university course requirements or special interests are accommodated.

WELLNESS TRACK | HEALTH & FITNESS TRACK | NUTRITION TRACK

(Exercise Science or Health-Related Major Required)

· Fitness Floor Supervision – Provide assistance to members/guests with Power Plate Vibration Training exercises, resistance training technique and fitness related questions/concerns; teach Core Conditioning Classes; maintain fitness floor cleanliness and order.

· Wellness Program – Work with our Wellness Program Director to assist with and promote monthly events and programming to our members, learn how to coordinate projects with the marketing team, assist/administer wellness assessments to members, design/implement a workshop/special event, assist in the summer adherence challenge and assist/observe other special events. 

· Program Planning – Learn how to effectively market a fitness facility program; aid in the planning and promotion of Fitness Center programs/events that improve cardiovascular conditioning, body composition or community/charitable involvement.

· Personal Fitness Assessments – Learn how to perform the Functional Movement Screen (FMS) and associated corrective exercises; observe the Cooper Fitness Center New Member Orientation process; develop ability to design resistance training programs on FMS outcomes.

· Professional Sport Trainers – Observe/assist professional staff as they help teach and improve skill, technique and performance.

· Senior Programs – Aid in the planning and promotion of senior programs that promote community, fitness and wellness; assist in/observe senior group exercise classes.

· Youth Programs – Assist in/observe group exercise classes designed for children and youth; summer interns will aid in the planning and facilitation of camps for children and youth by organizing games and educational lectures that encourage fitness and proper nutrition.

· Personal Training – Shadow personal training sessions; learn new exercise techniques and program design; “train the trainer” opportunities; and attend monthly personal trainer staff meetings and various continuing education workshops.

Compensation

Selected interns will be considered as seasonal hourly employees of Cooper Fitness Center working Mon-Fri, (full and part time available) 20-30 hours a week at a rate of $13.00/hr.

Cooper Aerobics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All associates are hired on the basis of merit and their ability to perform a particular job. It is the policy of Cooper Aerobics to provide equal employment to all associates and applicants without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, military status or any other classification protected by applicable law. Job openings are listed as a courtesy, and it is policy not to accept unsolicited applications or resumes.

Texas is an employment-at-will state. The employer may terminate the work relationship or change the terms and conditions of the job at any time and for any reason. The employee may also terminate the work relationship at any time. This job offer does not in any way constitute a contract. The employer also reserves the right to eliminate or alter benefits at any time. This employer participates in E-Verify.

Requirements

Must provide:

· Resume

· Cover letter

· Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate health-related or hospitality program.

· Upperclassman with 3.0 G.P.A. or above

· Personal or phone interview required.

· First Aid and CPR certifications current.