Aquatics & Fitness Center Intern (Spring, Summer and Fall 2026)

Aquatics & Fitness Center Intern (Spring, Summer and Fall 2026)

Salary

See Position Description

Location

Greenville, NC

Job Type

Internship

Job Number

GAFNINTERN2026

Department

Recreation and Parks

Opening Date

12/23/2025

Closing Date

12/31/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Job Summary

The City of Greenvilles Aquatics and Fitness Center is seeking a motivated and knowledgeable intern to join its team and gain valuable hands-on work experience. This posting is for seasonal internships for the Spring, Summer, and Fall semesters of 2026.

This is an unpaid volunteer internship position, expected to work approximately 40 hours per week. Selected applicants should have a flexible schedule. College/University internship policies may require a minimum amount of hours in a semester in order to earn college credits. Please see your academic advisor or internship coordinator at your school for more information about internship requirements. If selected, applicants must show proof of student status and course of study.

Applications will be reviewed to ensure applicants meet the minimum requirements for the position. Applicants who meet minimum requirements will be referred to the Recreation & Parks Departments Aquatics and Fitness Center for further consideration.

The Aquatics and Fitness Center will contact applicants who appear to best meet the requirements and needs of the position.

Applicants will be required to complete information to conduct a background check. Applicants not completing this process or falsifying information on the application will not be considered for the internship position.

This is a continuous position and may close at any time

Examples of Duties

This positions primary responsibilities are to conduct fitness consultations, give weight and cardiovascular orientations, perform blood pressure checks, body fat and BMI screenings; conduct Wellness orientations for new City and Utilities employees; assist in youth and adult programming activities and assist with the development and implementation of Wellness programs. Duties depend on your major.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

• Must be currently enrolled at an accredited college or university majoring in Recreational Studies, Exercise Sciences, Public Health, or a closely related field to qualify for this position; and
• Must have successfully completed a minimum of four semesters and be in good academic standing.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of:

• conducting blood pressure checks and 3-site skin fold body fat screenings (not required if you are a Public Health major)

Skill in:

• application and proper technique of cardiovascular and weight equipment to include free weights and fundamentals in Exercise Instruction (not required if you are a Public Health major)
• strong verbal and written interpersonal and communication.

Ability to:

• ability to work independently to develop and implement programs.

Special Requirements

• Current CPR/First Aid and AED certification must be obtained within 3 weeks of the internship start date.

Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

Regular part-time, temporary, and seasonal employees are not eligible for benefits.

01

Are you currently enrolled at an accredited college or university majoring in Recreational Studies, Exercise Sciences, Public Health, or a closely related field?

• Yes
• No

02

If yes to question #1, are you currently a full-time or part-time student?

• Full-time Student
• Part-time Student
• Not a Student

03

Please list the name of the college or university you currently attend, your major and/or concentration, the year you are in your program of study, and your expected date of graduation.

04

Have you successfully completed a minimum of four semesters and are in good academic standing?

• Yes
• No

05

Please list the coursework and/or training that you have completed or you are currently enrolled in that has prepared you for this internship.

06

Are you required to complete this internship for graduation?

• Yes
• No

07

Which semester will your internship need to be completed?

• Fall
• Spring
• Summer

08

This internship position will require that you work approximately 35-40 hours per week at the Greenville Aquatics & Fitness Center. Are you able to meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

09

Are you CPR certified? (required within 3 weeks of start date)

• Yes
• No

10

Are you First Aid certified? (required within 3 weeks of start date)

• Yes
• No

11

Are you certified to use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)? (required within 3 weeks of start date)

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Greenville

Address 200 W. Fifth Street

Greenville, North Carolina, 27858

Phone 252.329.4492

Website http://www.greenvillenc.gov