Exercise Specialist | Unpaid Internship

Looking for hands-on experiencethatsmeaningful people-centered and grounded in wellness

• Do you enjoy supporting others through movement and fitness

• Are you curious about how exercise and wellness support aging adults acrossdifferent levelsof care

• Do you value learning in a collaborative respectful real-world environment

Frasieris seeking a motivated and compassionateExercise Specialist Internto join our Wellness Center internship offers hands-on experience supporting older adults through safe engaging and evidence-based wellness programmingwhile learning alongside certified wellness professionals in a senior living community rooted in dignity respect and connection.

This internship is designed for students completing required academic hours and provides meaningful exposure to wellness services in a Life Plan community.

WHO WE ARE

As a nonprofit 501(c)(3) Life Plan retirement community rooted in Boulder since 1960 Frasier is on a mission:to buildcommunitythat inspires and celebrates life.

What makes us stand outOur values-based culture.We foster community cultivate curiosity inspire excellence and lead with respect and accountability in every interaction.

OUR INVESTMENT IN YOU

Pay Range:Unpaid internship (for academic credit)

Schedule:Flexible based on academic requirements and Wellness Center programming needsApplications are reviewed as received and accepted until the internship is filled.

WHAT YOULL GAIN

• Hands-on experience in a senior living wellness environment

• Mentorship from experienced wellness professionals

• Exposure to individualized fitness group exercise and interdisciplinary collaboration

• A supportive setting to apply classroom learning to real-world practice

• Experience working with older adults across a continuum of care

WHAT YOULL OWN

Resident Wellness Support

• Assistwith individualized exercise and wellness programs supporting strength balance mobility and functional wellbeing

• Support residents during supervised exercise sessions with encouragement cueing and demonstrations (within intern scope of practice)

• Engage with residents in a respectful patient and resident-centered manner

• Observe participant response to activity and communicate concerns to Wellness Center staff

Program Assistance & Group Activities

• Support group exercise classes and wellness programs byassistinginstructors and participants

• Help prepare and organize equipment and wellness spaces before and after programming

• Observe effective facilitation techniques pacing cueing and modifications for varying abilities

Professional Development & Collaboration

• Collaborate with Wellness Center staff and whenappropriate interdisciplinary team members

• Assistwith basic documentation and wellness tracking under supervision

• Participatein meetings training sessions and educational opportunities

• Follow organizational wellness standards and ACSM-aligned practices

WHAT YOU KNOW AND HAVE EXPERIENCED

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program related to exercise science kinesiology physiology or health promotion

• Internship must fulfill academic credit requirements

• Junior senior or graduate student standing required

• Foundational knowledge of exercise principles and interest in older adult fitness

• Experience with older adults or in a wellness/healthcare setting is a plus but notrequired

• Ability to speak read and write English

YOULL BE A GREAT FIT

• Bring curiosity patience anda strong desireto learn

• Enjoy building positive respectful relationships with older adults

• Take feedback well and apply learning in real time

• Value teamwork professionalism and a mission-driven environment

• Are dependable organized and attentive to safety

WHAT WE DO

AtFrasier we create a vibrant lifestyle for seniors through a full continuum of careindependent living assisted living memory support and skilled nursing. More than 300 dedicated team members helpnearly 500residents thrive with exceptional dining wellness programs health services and engaging activities.

We honor our rich history while shaping the future with innovation compassion anda commitmentto excellence.

EEOC

Frasier is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where every employee feels valued respected and empowered.

To protect our residents an annual Flu vaccine TB test Drug Screen and Background Check are conditions of employment. COVID vaccination is encouraged but notrequired.

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