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Amgen Inc.
Office Aerobics Services, Inc.
Thousand Oaks, CA
Contact: Margo Attabery (800)926-4369, ext. 0377
Beverly Hills Prosthetics and Orthotics
6300 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 150
Los Angeles, CA 90048
Contact: owner Keith Vinnecour (323)866-2555, Fax: (323)866-2560
They create artificial limbs and braces. For observation only.
Chevron USA
Chevron Health Quest
2001 Diamond Blvd., LL01
Concord, CA 94520
Contact: Internship Coordinator
For junior or senior undergraduate or graduate students. Preferably,
the internship period will last for twelve weeks at 20-40 hours per
week, however this is flexible. Internships will be offered
throughout the year. Hours worked beyond the designated hours per
week are compensated at the rate of $8.50/hour. Students will become
an integral part of the Health Quest staff utilizing skills,
knowledge and leadership in the delivery of a health promotion
program. Chevron's 12,000 sq. ft. Wellness Center includes various
cardiovascular equipment, Cybex weight training equipment, aerobics
classes and Health Promotion programs. Intern will gain experience
in: computer skills, front desk operations, group exercise
instruction, exercise floor supervision, wellness/fitness
consultations, planning and implementing recreation activities and
health promotion programs. CPR and First Aid certification preferred.
Submit a resume, description of course work and letter of interest.
The Cooper Institute
12330 Preston Road
Dallas, TX 75230
(972)341-3200
Contact: Internship Program Director Andrea Dunn, PhD or
Abby Hyman at ahyman@cooperinst.org or at (800)635-7050
A nonprofit, preventative medicine research and educational center
offering programs and projects in the areas of epidemiology, exercise
physiology, behavior change, children's health, obesity, nutrition,
aging, diabetics, neurological disorders, arthritis, hypertension,
and other health issues. Internship experiences are offered in the
divisions of Epidemiology and Clinical Applications, Continuing
Education, and Behavioral Science and Health Promotion. Guidelines
and applications are available for downloading by visiting their
website at www.cooperinst.org.
Daniel Freeman Hospital and Fitness Center
8540 S. Sepulveda Blvd. Suite 118
Los Angeles, CA 90045
Contact: Craig Wellman, Internship Coordinator (310)348-4160
Intern must have completed B.S. degree. Exceptions will be made for
students who have experience with fitness testing, EKG, and exercise
prescription. Internship is 3 months long, can be full or part-time
and requires a project.
Disabled Sports USA of Northern California
Tahoe Adaptive Ski School
Program Services Center
P.O. Box 9780
Truckee, CA 96162
Contact: Katharine Rodriguez, Director (530)581-4161, Fax:
(530)581-3127
Email: dsusatahoe@truckee.net
Work in therapeutic recreation. Responsibilities include: Program
development, promotion and implementation, special events,
fund-raising, exposure to wide range of disabilities, and direct
services to individuals with disabilities from orthopedic, spinal
cord, neuro-muscular, to developmental disabilities. May complete
40-50 hour volunteer internship over Christmas Break. Must provide
own housing.
General Telephone Company of California
112 Lakeview Canyon Rd.
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362-3802
Contact: Cozette M. Schultz
Must be a senior or graduate student in the area of corporate
fitness. Can be a paid position. Must send a resume and references to
the contact person.
Great Western Bank Corporate Fitness Facility
Great Western Bank Fitness Center
19809 Prairie St.
Mail stop 100102
Chatsworth, CA 91311
Contact: Ismael Aguila, Fitness Center Director (818) 775-4316
Fitness systems, a leader in corporate fitness for over 15 years, is
recruiting individuals for an internship program at the Great Western
Bank corporate fitness facility. The Great Western Bank fitness
facility is located in Chatsworth (East of Topanga area) and serves
3,000 employees. Interns will receive training and experience in
facility supervision, fitness testing exercise prescription, special
event development, computer system use and general program
administration.
The Heart Institute of the Desert
39-600 Bob Hope Dr.
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
Contact: Fitness Director
Accepting applications for internships beginning in September,
January, and May/June. Applications are due two months prior to each
semester. The Heart Institute of the Desert is a state-of-the-art
facility devoted to care of the heart. Bachelor's and Master's degree
students in the field of exercise science are encouraged to apply.
Interns will receive training in exercise prescription, nutrition,
graded exercise testing, Phase II cardiac rehabilitation, facility
supervision, blood pressure and EKG monitoring. There will also be an
opportunity to view cardiac procedures. A $500.00 monthly stipend is
available. Please forward a letter of interest, resume, and copy of
transcripts to the Fitness Director at the address above.
Humana Hospital, West Hills
7300 Medical Center Drive
West Hills, CA 91307 Contact : Claire Plunkett
Accept volunteers in their Physical Therapy unit for observation and
doing small tasks. No patient hands on experience is allowed.
Joan Schmidt, RPT
Westwood Physical Therapy
11600 Wilshire Blvd. Suite LL14
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310)996-0085
Fax (310)996-1064
Kern and Associates
2701 Ocean Park Blvd., Suite 120
Santa Monica, CA 90405
Contact: Rebecca Kern, R. T. (310)450-6340
Orthopedic Outpatient/Physical Therapy Clinic. Observation and some
training opportunity to work with patients.
L.A. Private Trainers
15433 Ventura Blvd.
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
Contact: Colin Policky, Recruitment Director or fax resume to:
(818)501-1038
Offer internships year round. Internships last for 12 weeks and
requirements include a minimum of 20 hours per week. The intern will
be responsible for housing and transportation costs. The duties of
the intern will include all phases of fitness instruction. Practical
application of weight control and obesity prevention. Practical
experience with nutrition analysis, prevention and control of high
blood pressure and high cholesterol. Instruction with weight
resistant exercises, cardiovascular equipment and flexibility
exercises. Interns will be responsible for fitness testing in the
following areas: body composition, aerobic capacity, flexibility and
strength. All interested applicants please send resume to the address
or fax number above.
Malibu Gym
28955 PCH (Kanan Road and PCH)
Malibu, CA 90265
Contact: Stephanie (310)457-2450
Responsibilities include exercise testing and prescription,
supervision of prescribed exercise, and administrative duties.
Malibu Rehabilitation
24955 PCH
Suite C102
Malibu, CA 90265
Contact: Alaina Calise (310) 506-9332, Greg Beaton, P.T. and owner
Experience not necessary. Would be of most interest to students
interested in physical therapy.
Malibu Veterinary Clinic
28990 PCH
Malibu, CA 90265
(310)457-6453
Responsible for assisting with evaluation of animals, administration
of medication, assisting with surgeries, administrative duties.
The Oaks at Ojai (residential health resort)
122 E. Ojai Avenue
Ojai, CA 93023
Contact: Dietrich Pahnke (805)646-5573
The Oaks at Ojai & The Palms at Palm Springs are residential health
resorts located in Southern California. Both resorts offer full time
internships to college students. Positions are open to sophomore
through graduate level students in any major, and particularly health
and fitness oriented majors and management majors. Guests come to the
spas for stress reduction, fitness gain, and weight loss, and to
learn the basics of healthy living. They offer a low fat menu, 16
fitness classes daily and a variety of evening lectures. Students
will have the opportunity to experience all practical phases of
running a residential health spa. The program focuses on working with
the management team, teaching fitness classes, front desk,
reservations, and the kitchen and housekeeping departments. A
concentration in any area is dependent upon the intern's skills and
interest. A vital aspect of the internship is that the students
function as a liaison between the guest and the staff. By living on
site, the intern can aid in providing exceptional guest service. One
intern is accepted at each location, and provided room, meals, use of
the facilities, and a $50 per week stipend. Internships extend 12-15
weeks and are offered year round. Interested students, please send
your resume and a letter of recommendation to the address listed
above. You can visit their website at
www.oaksspa.com.
Pacific Athletic Club
17383 Sunset Blvd.
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
Contact: Diana Poff (310)459-2582, Fax: (310)459-2152
For individuals interested in future position as a personal trainer.
They will develop a personalized internship program focusing on all
aspects of the personal training business. Learn to administer
computerized fitness assessment, observe and interact with personal
trainers who are NASM or ACSM certified. Possibly be hired for a
position of staff trainer. Compensation varies depending on job
duties ($7.00 - $10.00 per hour).
Pacific Bell-Fitworks
177 E. Colorado Blvd, Room 030
Pasadena, CA 91105
Contact: Nadine Clarke
Accepting applications for its FitWorks fitness facilities internship
program from graduate or undergraduate students. The Health Promotion
Group oversees a comprehensive program designed to reduce employee
health risks, provide a corporate environment that supports positive
health practices, and contribute to the development of employees’
performance capability through optimal health and well-being. Sites:
San Ramon, San Francisco, Sacramento, San Diego, Pasadena, and
Tustin. Graduates must have completed coursework towards a degree in
exercise physiology or similar health related field. Undergraduates
must have a minimum junior standing with coursework completed towards
a degree in exercise science or similar health related field.
Responsibilities may include: assisting with strategic planning goals
and operational objectives for program development, contributing to
program implementation for the FitWorks facilities, exercise testing
and exercise prescription, designing specific exercise routines and
lifestyle practices to reduce health risks, assisting with
implementation of regional athletic events, conducting daily
operational tasks within the facility, contributing newsletter
articles, and a major project. The internship is an unpaid position
and academic credit must be received for the internship. Application
deadlines are two months prior to the internship period start date.
Interested students must submit cover letter, resume, and two letters
of reference to the contact listed above.
Porter Valley Country Club
Athletics Dept.
19216 Singing Hills Drive
Northridge, CA 91326
Contact: Jay Cook, Asst. Athletic Director, (818)360-1071, Fax:
(818)360-1076
Requirements: Junior or Senior status in Exercise Science or related
degree, CPR certified, preferably First Aid certified. Main tasks
include fitness assessments, fitness programming, new member
orientation, supervise fitness floor. Application available in the
SPME Office (FF 205). Interested students must send resume along with
completed application.
Prufit Center at Prudential
1200 W. 7th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90017
* Also a location in Woodland Hills.
Contact: Rachel Ficht, Wellness Coordinator (213)988-4348
Students work extensively with Prudential employees in the areas of
exercise testing, program design, and counseling. Also help with
development and delivery of various health promotion and motivational
programs including wellness presentations to employees. Minimum of 8
and preferably 15 or more weeks in length. Applicants should have a
background in the Health/Fitness field and have completed a CPR
course within the past year. All interns will be required to attend
an interview. Application available at the SPME Office (FF205).
Rancho Los Amigos Hospital
7601 E. Imperial Highway
Downey, CA 90242
Contact: Debbie Tomlinson
Internship for physical therapy has a waiting list. Also, they have a
need for students interested in volunteering in nursing area . Also
opportunities in their Microbiology laboratory doing research. This
is the best location in Southern California to do a physical therapy
internship. The hospital and its physical therapists are well known
and the internship is well-organized.
St. John's Hospital
1328 22nd Street
Santa Monica, CA 90404
St. John's Cardiac Rehabilitation Program & Wellness Center (310)
829-8927
Contact : Margaret Hostrup (310) 829-5511
Observation Only. Exercise program but no stress testing.
24-Hour Fitness
Corporate Recruiter
P.O. Box 9071
Pleasanton, CA 64566
Contact Job Hotline at (800)386-9210 for nearest location with
openings
Positions available in the following areas:
- Fitness Supervisor: Supervise Personal Training program within the
club, motivate and train your staff to ensure proper member
supervision. Prior certification with a national organization (ACA,
AFAA, ACSM, NCSA) or related degree is required. Previous management
and sales experience necessary. - Personal Trainer: Teach proper form
and technique to help motivate individuals looking to improve fitness
program. Ensure that all new members receive their introductory
consultations through the New Fit Start orientation program. Prior
certification with a national organization (ACA, AFAA, ACSM, NCSA) or
related degree is preferred, however, they will certify qualified
candidates in their in-house Fitness Certification program. Receive
base salary plus commissions.
Xerox Corporation
701 S. Aviation Blvd.
ESMI-078
El Segundo, CA 90245
Fax: (510)416-7346
Contact: Susan Burke, Health and Fitness Consultant (310)333-5656.
Offers a volunteer internship position for their corporate health
promotion and fitness program. This is an opportunity for the student
to gain experience working in an adult health and fitness program,
and to apply knowledge learned in related college courses. This
position involves supervising the two on-site Health and Fitness
Centers, conducting fitness evaluations, and prescribing exercises
for individuals. Basic facility upkeep, coordination of health
awareness programs, and assistance in the Employee Services office
will also be a part of the experience. Students in physical
education, health education, kinesiology, exercise science or related
fields with a minimum Junior status may apply. Coursework in exercise
physiology, kinesiology, physical conditioning and testing principles
is required. Current CPR certification is required. The intern will
work a minimum of 10 hours per week, Monday through Friday, for 10-12
weeks.
YMCA, Conejo Valley
4031 North Moore Park
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
Contact: Teri Couch (805)523-7613
Helping fitness and aquatics director, fitness orientations, possibly
teaching classes for all age groups.
For more internship information, visit the University Internship
Services Home Page at
www.internsearch.com.
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