Fitness Facility Specialist

The Opportunity

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is seeking a Fitness Facility Specialist Intern to provide professional oversight of the Eagle Fitness Center during evening and weekend operations. This position serves as the primary on-site leader responsible for facility operations student staff supervision risk management emergency response and operational excellence across multiple fitness and wellness program areas. The successful candidate will help foster a safe welcoming and professional environment while supporting the universitys commitment to student wellness and engagement.

About us

For nearly 100 years Embry-Riddle has been the worlds leading aviation and aerospace university educating more than 30000 students across residential campuses in Daytona Beach Florida and Prescott Arizona as well as through a global network of Worldwide locations and online programs. With more than 165000 alumni around the world our impact reaches every corner of the aerospace aviation defense and technology industries.

Today our faculty researchers and professional staff are advancing innovation across aviation space artificial intelligence cybersecurity autonomous systems and next-generation engineering. Working alongside industry leaders government agencies and innovators they are solving real-world challenges and shaping the technologies that will define tomorrow.

Whether you are an educator researcher administrator technologist or industry professional your work at Embry-Riddle will contribute to something bigger than a job. Join a community driven by discovery purpose and excellenceand help shape the future of aerospace.

Compensation

The compensation of this position is $25200 which will be paid bi-weekly and includes an optional university meal plan. This internship does NOT include any fringe benefits such as housing or health insurance.

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.

• Experience supervising staff in recreation fitness facility operations or a related environment.

• Strong leadership communication customer service conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to effectively respond to emergencies and high-pressure situations.

• CPR/AED/First Aid certification or the ability to obtain certification within a designated timeframe.

• Ability to oversee multiple operational areas while maintaining safety and service standards.

Preferred

• Associates degree in Recreation Exercise Science Sports Management or a related field.

• Experience managing or supervising student employees.

• Experience in fitness facility recreation center or wellness program operations.

Schedule

Typical schedule is Monday through Friday approximately 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Evening weekend and special event coverage may occasionally be required.

To submit your application for this opportunity please visit theEmbry-Riddle Career Siteand search for requisition number R311677. Please attach all relevant materials to your application when you apply online. Complete submissions include:

• Cover letter
• Full CV
• Contact information for at least three professional references (please note that references may be contacted as part of the interview/screening process)

Current Embry-Riddle employees:Please apply directly through the ERAU Employee Hub Central application within Workday.

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