Student Employment
WellWorks proudly provides students with an opportunity to combine academics with experiential learning. Several different types of student positions are available at WellWorks each semester. Find more information on each position and how to apply below.
Available Student Employment:
Wellness Specialists (WS)
Working in our Fitness Center provides you with a unique opportunity to make a connection between the classroom setting and real life. Get hands-on experience when you teach members to use fitness equipment safely and effectively. You’ll gain additional customer service experience when you work at our front desk. You’ll help our members meet their personal wellness goals by informing them of all of our available services and programs.
Basic duties in the Fitness Center: clean equipment, show members how to use equipment, make sure members are using proper form. Launder cleaning rags and sweat/shower towels; and massage linens during breaks when there is no Work Study student.
Basic duties at the Front Desk: Answer phone, sell memberships and sessions for our services, and register people for classes/programs.
*Work hours include early morning openings, closing in the evening, weekends and around some holidays. Availability to work winter intercession and summer preferred.
Although our Wellness Specialists often major in Exercise Physiology, Physical Therapy, Dietetics, Nursing and other CHSP health-related majors, other areas of study are welcome.
Wellness Specialist Position Description
Job Title: Wellness Specialists
Position Type: Student Hourly
Department: Fitness Center
Location: Grover Center E124
Supervisor: Cyndi Parsons
Applications accepted by: Online Form. See link below.
Job Description: If you are passionate about health, fitness, and helping others create positive wellness experiences, consider becoming a Wellness Specialist at WellWorks. Wellness Specialists serve as the first point of contact for members and guests, providing exceptional customer service, supporting fitness center operations, assisting with memberships and program registration, and helping maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming environment. This position offers valuable hands-on experience in fitness, wellness, customer service, and professional development while working with a diverse campus and community population. Wellness Specialists play an essential role in helping members connect with the resources, programs, and support they need to achieve their wellness goals.
Apply Now! To be considered for this position, applicants must submit the online employment application (see below). Qualified applicants will be emailed and asked to participate in an interview. Applications for Wellness Specialists are accepted online only.
Personal Trainers
If you enjoy exercise and are passionate about helping others achieve their fitness goals, consider becoming a Personal Trainer at WellWorks. Trainers work directly with clients to assess goals, design individualized fitness programs, and provide guidance during one-on-one and small group training sessions.
This position offers hands-on experiential learning in exercise programming, coaching, and behavior change by working directly with real clients in a real-world fitness environment. Trainers will interact with individuals of varying ages, backgrounds, and fitness levels who are working toward a wide range of health and wellness goals.
A nationally recognized personal training certification is encouraged but not required for this position.
All personal trainers are required to hold and maintain current CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications for the duration of their employment at WellWorks.
Exercise Physiology and related health majors are preferred, though all motivated students are encouraged to apply.
Personal Training Position Description
Job Title: Personal Trainer
Position Type: Student Hourly
Department: Fitness Center
Location: Grover Center E124
Supervisor: Jacob Hittle, hittle@ohio.edu
Applications accepted by: Online Form. See link below.
Job Description:
If you love exercise and have the desire to help people achieve their fitness goals, consider becoming a personal trainer at WellWorks. Personal trainers assess individual goals, needs, and fitness levels; develop comprehensive fitness plans; and instruct participants during private and/or group training sessions. Trainers provide guidance, motivation, and support while helping participants build confidence, improve their fitness, and develop healthy, sustainable habits. This position also provides an opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience in the fitness industry while developing professional skills and working directly with a diverse range of participants.
Applications to become a Personal Trainer are accepted online only.
PACE
PACE (Program to Aid Career Exploration) is an on-campus work program sponsored by Ohio University's Office of Student Financial Aid & Scholarships and Career Services. PACE positions offer a unique opportunity to explore their career interests and to gain valuable work experience and skills before leaving college and entering the workforce.
A sampling of the types of PACE positions typically hosted at WellWorks include:
- Fitness Program Coordinator Assistant: Participates in individual physical fitness testing and interpretation, group exercise leadership, wellness coaching and program development and administration.
See PACE Website for more details about how to apply for a PACE position.
Student Group Exercise Instructors
Do you have a passion for teaching others to exercise? Our group fitness program offers a variety of classes, from yoga and Pilates to indoor cycling and Zumba. We hire students, OHIO employees, and community members.
For undergraduate students, a nationally recognized certification is encouraged, but not required. All instructors must complete a structured training process led by WellWorks professional staff before being approved to teach. This includes hands-on instruction, skill development, and a practical “try-out” to ensure readiness to lead a class.
All group fitness instructors are required to hold and maintain current CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications for the duration of their employment at WellWorks.
If you have an interest or passion for a class format that is not currently offered, we are always open to exploring and adding new classes to our schedule.
Applications to become a Student Group Exercise Instructors are accepted online only.
Practicum and Internship Experiences
Some academic programs require a for-credit internship/practicum experience. WellWorks is happy to accommodate as many students as possible in any given semester. Whether you need to gain hands-on experience in fitness or health education for your major, or you would just like to explore a possible future major or career, consider gaining your professional experience at WellWorks. We accept a limited number of practicum and internships positions each semester.
WellWorks may be able to develop personalized practicum/internship (unpaid, for-credit) opportunities within the following departments: Health Education, Fitness, and Event Planning. If you are interested in pitching a practicum experience at our facility, contact us at wellworks@ohio.edu.