The Campus Recreation Operations / Fitness Center Intern will assist with the daily operations of the university fitness center and recreation facilities while gaining hands-on experience in facility management, staff supervision, fitness programming, and participant engagement within a collegiate environment.

Compensation and Term: This is a 10-month internship position that includes university-sponsored housing, a meal plan, and a monthly stipend. Additional compensation details, work schedule, and start/end dates will be determined based on departmental needs and candidate eligibility.

Bryant University is a private New England university with a tradition of innovation and a global vision for success. Our new strategic plan, Vision 2030, sets a trajectory for the next decade through academic excellence, outstanding student life, competitive athletics and student outcomes among the nation’s top 1% for ROI.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assisting with the daily operations of the fitness center and recreation facilities
• Providing front-desk support, including customer service, membership check?in, and responding to patron inquiries
• Supervising recreation spaces to ensure a safe, clean, and welcoming environment
• Supporting equipment maintenance, organization, and cleanliness of fitness and recreation spaces
• Enforcing facility policies, procedures, and safety guidelines
• Assisting with opening and closing procedures for recreation facilities
• Supporting staffing operations, including monitoring student staff schedules and assisting with on-shift supervision
• Assisting with recruitment, hiring, and onboarding of student employees, including outreach, screenings, and training support
• Recruiting participants and promoting fitness and recreation programs through campus outreach, marketing efforts, and special events
• Planning, assisting with, and leading fitness classes and staff wellness programs, as appropriate based on certification and experience
• Supporting fitness center programs, special events, and recreation initiatives
• Assisting with inventory tracking and reporting related to fitness and recreation equipment
• Supporting administrative tasks such as data entry, usage reporting, and documentation
• Performing other duties as assigned

  This position requires availability on nights and weekends, consistent with fitness center hours and campus recreation programming.

  Current undergraduate or graduate student in exercise science, sport management, recreation, health sciences, or a related field.
  
  
  Preferred Qualifications:
  • Interest in campus recreation, fitness center operations, or wellness programming
  • Experience leading or assisting with fitness classes or group exercise
  • Strong customer service and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to recruit, motivate, and supervise student employees
  • Ability to enforce policies and address patron concerns professionally
  • Organizational skills and attention to detail
  • CPR/AED/First Aid certification preferred or willingness to obtain
  • Exposure to collegiate recreation or fitness environments preferred
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
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  About Bryant University

  Bryant University is a private New England university with a tradition of innovation and a global vision for success. Our distinctive multi-disciplinary curriculum integrates business with the arts and sciences, a global perspective, and a focus on character and ethics. Through this combination of scholarly rigor, expansive thinking, and meaningful practice, students gain a deep understanding of their chosen disciplines as well as the interconnectedness of nations and cultures, which prepares them to address the emerging needs of industry and society. A Bryant education conveys not just knowledge but values; develops not just technical skills but critical thinking and reasoning ability in a global context; and inspires not just competence but the qualities of character and leadership and a culture of service to others. This transformational education inspires and empowers students to truly make a difference in the world. Abundant co-curricular opportunities, service learning programs, internships, and practicums allow students to put theory into practice while building character and leadership skills. Athletics and recreation play an integral role in the health and well-being... of Bryant students, whether competing on one of Bryant's 25 NCAA D1 varsity teams, taking part in a club or intramural sport, or just enjoying the Bulldog school spirit. Our new strategic plan, Vision 2030 , sets a trajectory for the next decade through academic excellence, outstanding student life, competitive athletics and student outcomes among the nation’s top 1% for ROI. Bryant is dedicated to the success of our faculty and staff, and the school provides excellent benefits, training, and support so that individual talents may flourish for the benefit of its students. Bryant's academic and technological excellence and innovation foster the development of individuals so each can reach his or her personal best in life and their profession. The University is located approximately 15 minutes from Providence and one hour from Boston.

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