The Plexus internship program is designed to offer undergraduate students entering into careers as personal trainers the opportunity to learn through experience and to make practical use of the principles, methods, knowledge and materials which have been learned during their academic career. Our varied sites will present the intern with a well-rounded, in-depth look at the fitness industry.
Plexus, a dynamic, growing company and a leader in the fitness industry, offers interns the opportunity to experience fitness as a way of life. We are focused on the whole human being and realize that mind, body and spirit are all aspects of fitness. We strive to educate and motivate people towards a more fitness conscious lifestyle.
Plexus interns have a great advantage over others in this field. They are given a rewarding opportunity to gain hands-on experience in their field of study and learn valuable insights into how to shape a successful career.
As an intern, you can participate in:
- Facility supervision
- Program administration
- Sales and marketing
- Fitness testing and exercise prescription
- Group exercise class instruction
- Facility maintenance
- Motivational/Incentive programming
- Health assessments
- Personal training
- Participant tracking and reporting
- Special projects and promotional events
Qualifications:
Prospective interns should be in their junior or senior year of college, should be studying exercise science or a related field and must be strongly interested in pursuing a career in their chosen field upon graduation. They must be outgoing, motivated individuals who have a deep personal interest in fitness. Interns should be studying for or have a national certification through ACSM, NASM, NSCA, in personal training. Interns are expected to conduct themselves in professional manner and to dress in the Plexus uniform while representing the company. The length of the internship will be determined by the university.
Contact information for Plexus:
Matthew T. Vahey, NSCA-CPT, RYT
Director of Fitness Operations
Plexus, LLC
2000 Pennsylvania Ave.
Wilmington, DE 19806
Email: info@plexusfitness.com
Phone: 302-654-9642
Fax: 302-428-1622