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Position: Internship

Montgomery Country Fire and Rescue Service (MCFRS) is implementing a total wellness/fitness program for their fire and rescue personnel. The fitness component of the wellness/fitness program will be comprised of three major areas, Exercise and Nutritional Programs, Education, and Research. This is a large and diverse program serving approximately 1,000 firefighters with approximately 10% of them females. MCFRS is seeking professional, enthusiastic, self-directed, knowledgeable students in the disciplines of exercise physiology, corporate wellness, health promotion, kinesiology nutrition and other health related fields to fulfill full-time and part time internship position. Students will have an opportunity to work in one of the most unique worksite settings. Interns will be directed in a variety of experiences to enhance their professional development and gain hands-on experience. An internship with MCFRS will provide individuals with exposure and/or experience in the following areas: comprehensive fitness assessments; exercise prescription; group exercise class instruction; health & fitness motivational programming; personal training; wellness programming; firefighter recruit physical fitness training, group exercise instruction, strength training instruction, health promotion programs, nutrition and weight control program.

Qualifications: Senior level student working towards a Baccalaureate or Masters degree in physical education, exercise physiology, kinesiology, recreation, health education or related field from an accredited college or university; certificate in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first-aid mandatory; communication skill to instruct and interact effectively with a diverse group of individuals. MCFRS will strive to make the intern experience unique and rewarding and to provide the opportunity to obtain focused experience in your chosen career field.

To Apply: Send a cover letter, resume, and transcript to
Joanne Roberts, Ph.D.,
101 Monroe Street,
12 Floor,
Rockville Maryland, 20850.
240-777-5173

Posted: November 12, 2002
Note: We are posting these opportunities as a service to the employers and potential employees. NCHF does not endorse or recommend any of the positions or employers listed Last Updated: November 12, 2002