Fitness Instructor Internship
Juniper CommunitiesRole Overview
Juniper Communities is hiring a internship Fitness Instructor Internship. This is a full-time role in Newark. posted 2 weeks ago. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
Juniper Communities is an EEO Employer - M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran Status
Summer Internship: Fitness Instructor (Unpaid)
Location: Juniper Senior Living Community
Duration: Summer Semester (Flexible Start & End Dates)
Schedule: Part-time | Flexible Hours | Weekday Availability Preferred
About The Opportunity
Spend your summer making a meaningful impact while gaining hands-on experience in senior wellness. This internship offers college students the opportunity to design and implement a fitness program tailored to older adults in a vibrant senior living community. You’ll help support active bodies, engaged minds, and fulfilled spirits through movement, motivation, and personalized programming.
This is an ideal opportunity for students pursuing careers in Sports Medicine, Exercise Science, or Kinesiology.
What You’ll Do
- Design and implement a summer fitness program for older adults of varying ability levels
- Lead group exercise classes such as chair fitness, balance training, flexibility, and light strength training
- Offer one-on-one movement support for residents with individualized goals
- Assist with wellness assessments and track participation and progress
- Collaborate with life enrichment, therapy, and wellness team members
- Adapt exercises to support mobility, fall prevention, and functional independence
- Encourage participation through creative, engaging, and inclusive programming
- Help develop written fitness guides or take-home wellness resources
- Support special wellness events (Fitness Week, Walking Clubs, Outdoor Movement, etc.)
Learning Outcomes
- Gain hands-on experience working with the geriatric population
- Learn safe exercise modification for varying physical and cognitive abilities
- Develop program planning and group leadership skills
- Understand interdisciplinary collaboration in senior living
- Build experience relevant for graduate school or clinical careers
- Receive mentorship from wellness and healthcare professionals
Qualifications
- Currently enrolled in a college/university program in:
- Sports Medicine
- Exercise Science
- Kinesiology
- Athletic Training
- Interest in working with older adults
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Energetic, compassionate, and creative approach to fitness
- Ability to modify exercises for different ability levels
- CPR/First Aid (preferred but not required)
Physical Requirements
- Ability to demonstrate exercises
- Standing, walking, and light lifting (up to 25 lbs)
- Comfortable assisting participants with safe movement
Compensation
This is an unpaid internship designed to provide educational experience.
Students May Receive
- Academic credit (if applicable through school)
- Letter of recommendation upon successful completion
- Professional mentorship
- Resume-building project experience
- Networking opportunities in senior living and healthcare
Equal Opportunity Employer
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Fitness Instructor Internship position at Juniper Communities?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Juniper Communities. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the Fitness Instructor Internship position at Juniper Communities located?
This position is based in Newark. Juniper Communities has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Fitness Instructor Internship at Juniper Communities earn?
Juniper Communities has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Fitness Instructor Internship role at Juniper Communities posted?
This role was posted on June 4, 2026 (14 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
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