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The Seretean Wellness Center at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, Oklahoma, is seeking college student interns. Internships are available (see below) to students with backgrounds in exercise science, health/wellness, health promotion, physical education, marketing/advertising, nutrition, computer science, or student personnel. The Center, a 30,000 square foot facility, offers adult fitness, cardiac rehabilitation, and other health promotion programs.
Interns will gain experience and have responsibilities in the following areas:
  • Fitness testing
  • Facilities operations
  • Exercise prescription
  • Health promotion
  • Exercise program orientation
  • Wellness counseling
  • Exercise supervision
  • Marketing
  • Development and implementation of special programs
  • Organization and distribution of health education materials

Strong personal interaction skills and a strong personal interest in health and fitness preferred. Interns should exhibit characteristics of good health and serve as an appropriate role model. They should possess good communication skills and a high level of enthusiasm. Computer knowledge is helpful. CPR certification is required and offered during training. Duration is 14 weeks minimum. Stipend is $500 and discounted university housing is available. Applications deadlines for each semester are as follows: March 15th (summer); June 15th (fall); and October 15th (spring). Interested applicants should submit the enclosed application form, a cover letter specifying which term they are applying for, a resume, official transcript(s), and a reference letter from the applicant’s academic supervisor to:

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Seretean Wellness Center
Oklahoma State University
Attention: Mary Talley
1514 W. Hall of Fame
Stillwater, OK 74078-2026
Telephone: 405-744-6907
FAX 405-744-7670
talley@okstate.edu

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