Wellness internship job description

Do you value health and wellness, and want to help others along their wellness journey? Are you a hard-worker and have great time management skills? If you're passionate about all elements of wellness and want to help our employees improve and achieve their goals, this may be a great opportunity for you!

Who We Are: At Farm Bureau Financial Services, we value a culture where integrity, teamwork, passion, service, leadership and accountability are at the heart of every decision we make and every action we take. We're proud of our more than 80-year commitment to protecting the livelihoods and futures of our client/members and creating an atmosphere where our employees thrive. Our wellness team is passionate about health and wellness, and works day in and day out to help our employees succeed with their health and wellness goals.

What You'll Do: As our Wellness Intern you will work alongside our two Wellness Specialists to assist with planning, marketing and implementation of a variety of fitness classes, education, health and wellness promotion and incentive programming to improve the overall health of the Farm Bureau Family. You will also provide encouragement and guidance in a safe, enjoyable and supportive atmosphere by assisting members with wellness equipment. You will also keep employees up to date on current wellness news, activities and information through out intranet sit, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint site, bulletin boards and email reminders.
What It Takes to Join Our Team:

* Be a current college student majoring in health and wellness or kinesiology (Junior/Senior status)
* Be able to motivate and encourage people
* Strong written, non-verbal and verbal communication skills
* Be able to work during the Spring 2023 semester, Monday through Friday here in our West Des Moines, IA office.

If you're interested in getting your career started on the right track, want to join a company that appreciates people and provides growth and professional development opportunities, we invite you to apply today. Farm Bureau....where the grass really IS greener!

Work Authorization/Sponsorship: At this time, we are not considering candidates that need any type of immigration sponsorship now or in the future, such as additional or permanent work authorization. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time, permanent basis. We are not able to sponsor now or in the future, or take over sponsorship of, an employment visa or work authorization for this role. For example, we are not considering candidates with OPT status.

Job Title: Well-being Internship
Location: System Office-Atlanta
Regular/Temporary: Temporary
Full/Part Time: Part-Time
Job Summary

The University System of Georgia Well-being department would like to invite a student to learn about building successful cultures of well-being in an internship. This unpaid internship would work directly under the System Benefits Wellness Program Manager.

This objectives of this internship would be to learn how to coordinate Well-being programs to include:

Designing innovative, evidence-based programs
Assisting with program administration
Conducting primary research to inform of programs and initiatives
Developing evaluation tools
The University System of Georgia Well-being department welcomes any prospective students that match the aforementioned qualifications. The department will engage each student within two weeks of a submission to indicate next steps in the internship process. The eligible student will receive a course credit for towards their degree program.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Must be a full or part time student at an accredited college or university in the state of Georgia
Over G.P.A. of 2.5 or higher
Coursework in health promotion, exercise science, kinesiology, public health, recreation or other related disciplines.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
Ability to present information in an engaging, professional, and effective manner

KNOWLEDGE
The optimal candidate will have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office products; and strong communication skills, both written and verbal with great attention to detail.
Knowledge of health behavior change theories and principles

SKILLS
Data analysis skills, proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Access

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
No, this position will not be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel
This position does not require security clearance.

As a thought-leader and best-in-class provider in education, wellness, youth development, and community-building, The YMCA of Metro Atlanta is one of the oldest and most essential non-profits serving in Atlanta. Today, we're looking for you to join us as we carry out our mission to positively impact lives and communities across the state.

At the Y, we're an association of like-minded people (staff, volunteers, and members), on the forefront of a movement to ensure that everyone -- especially children -- experience an equal opportunity to reach their full potential. In the course of a year, we provide more than 3,000 children, ages 6 weeks through Pre-K with high-quality literacy and STEAM-infused learning; give 58,000 youth and teens access to sports, aquatics, day and resident camps, teen leadership development programs, and employment opportunities; provide over 200,000 members with programs, services, and facilities to enjoy connection and maintain wellness regardless of age; and engage over 25,000 volunteers and donors from across Atlanta to share in the gift of supporting their communities.

The opportunities to serve are vast, and we're looking for a diverse mix of people, who share our values of CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT, and RESPONSIBILITY, to join us and do their best work. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is reflected in our people, our members, and our partners. We are fully focused on equality and believe deeply in diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin and all the other wonderful characteristics that make us different.
Nature and Scope:

Under the direction of the Wellness Director, the Wellness Intern/Volunteer will perform specific duties listed below to the level agreed upon with his/her supervisor. The Wellness Intern/Volunteer will be instrumental in helping members on the fitness floor with general questions, equipment operation, and information retrieval. This position must perform program responsibilities in accordance with the policies, goals, mission and values established by the YMCA of Metro Atlanta.

Minimum Requirements:

* 2.0 GPA preferred.
* Pass the State of Georgia Criminal Background check.
* CPR/AED required.
* Knowledge of general weight-lifting and health/wellness concepts and the ability to demonstrate use of wellness-related equipment preferred.
* Must possess visual and cognitive abilities to utilize computer-based and written materials to administer all job-related responsibilities.
* Must possess a high degree of human relations skills, must be able to facilitate class interaction and socialization, and should be considered a team player by members, co-workers and management staff.
* Exemplify YMCA ideals and leadership qualities.
* Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
* Ability to handle multiple tasks, to work independently, and to problem solve.
* Possess effective time-management skills.
* Strong customer service skills and personal commitment to service and hospitality.
* Pass a criminal background and drug-screening check.
* Carry out daily program tasks related directly to the position's scope and responsibilities.
* Stay updated on current issues regarding wellness programs.
* Complete equipment orientation training before assisting members.
* Ensure that all wellness floor equipment is clean and operates smoothly with a high level of service to participants.
* Remain alert to the condition of the equipment and promptly report any concerns to supervisor.
* Assist members directly regarding their use of equipment and orientation to the wellness center.
* Give a minimum of two hours of notice and inform your supervisor directly if you cannot work your shift.
* Clean and maintain condition of equipment as directed by supervisor.
* Enforce wellness center policies and guidelines.
* Contribute to the development and maintenance of a positive, safe, nurturing, non-threatening membership experience.
* Come to work on time and adhere to dress expectations.
* Be a team player and assist co-workers in other departments when needed.
* Responsible for maintaining and reporting incident/accident paperwork.
* Perform other duties as assigned.
* Adhere to strength training and nutrition guidelines in alignment with Y-USA/ACE and ACSM guidelines.
* Must know, understand, and consistently apply Metro Atlanta YMCA risk and safety guidelines, best practices, and branch emergency procedures.
* Refrain from diagnosing injuries, offering medical advice, and dispensing or endorsing any and all commercial health products, especially nutritional supplements, vitamins, performance-enhancing substances, and/or pain relievers.

EFFECT ON END RESULT:

This position has a primary impact on the overall effectiveness of the wellness department and the success of services to the community. The effectiveness of this position is primarily measured by the stated satisfaction of members and by ensuring a safe, clean, controlled, and fun environment in accordance with the Metro Atlanta YMCA Philosophy.

ERGONOMICS:

Sitting, bending, stooping, standing, 15% repetitive keyboard work, demonstrating equipment use, lifting up to 45 pounds, and exposure to noise levels at an average of 90 decibels (music) over an eight-hour day.

Location:

Cecil Pruett Community Center YMCA