Job Description

The Opportunity  

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is seeking a Fitness Facility Specialist Intern to provide professional oversight of the Eagle Fitness Center during evening and weekend operations. This position serves as the primary on-site leader responsible for facility operations, student staff supervision, risk management, emergency response, and operational excellence across multiple fitness and wellness program areas. The successful candidate will help foster a safe, welcoming, and professional environment while supporting the university's commitment to student wellness and engagement.

About us 

For nearly 100 years, Embry-Riddle has been the world's leading aviation and aerospace university, educating more than 30,000 students across residential campuses in Daytona Beach, Florida, and Prescott, Arizona, as well as through a global network of Worldwide locations and online programs. With more than 165,000 alumni around the world, our impact reaches every corner of the aerospace, aviation, defense and technology industries. 

Today, our faculty, researchers and professional staff are advancing innovation across aviation, space, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, autonomous systems and next-generation engineering. Working alongside industry leaders, government agencies and innovators, they are solving real-world challenges and shaping the technologies that will define tomorrow. 

Whether you are an educator, researcher, administrator, technologist or industry professional, your work at Embry-Riddle will contribute to something bigger than a job. Join a community driven by discovery, purpose and excellence—and help shape the future of aerospace. 

Compensation

The compensation of this position is $25,200 which will be paid bi-weekly and includes an optional university meal plan. This internship does NOT include any fringe benefits such as housing or health insurance.

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications 

• High school diploma or GED.

• Experience supervising staff in recreation, fitness, facility operations, or a related environment.

• Strong leadership, communication, customer service, conflict resolution, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to effectively respond to emergencies and high-pressure situations.

• CPR/AED/First Aid certification or the ability to obtain certification within a designated timeframe.

• Ability to oversee multiple operational areas while maintaining safety and service standards.

Preferred

• Associate's degree in Recreation, Exercise Science, Sports Management, or a related field.

• Experience managing or supervising student employees.

• Experience in fitness facility, recreation center, or wellness program operations.

Schedule

Typical schedule is Monday through Friday, approximately 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Evening, weekend, and special event coverage may occasionally be required.

To submit your application for this opportunity, please visit the Embry-Riddle Career Site and search for requisition number R311677. Please attach all relevant materials to your application when you apply online. Complete submissions include: 

• Cover letter 
• Full CV 
• Contact information for at least three professional references (please note that references may be contacted as part of the interview/screening process) 

Current Embry-Riddle employees: Please apply directly through the ERAU Employee Hub Central application within Workday. 

Embry-Riddle is committed to fostering a workplace where all individuals are valued and respected. We strive to ensure that all faculty, staff, and students are treated fairly and provided equal opportunities for employment, advancement, compensation, training, and other benefits of employment. Embry-Riddle makes employment decisions — including hiring, promotions, compensation, and other terms of employment — based on individual merit, qualifications, and abilities. Embry Riddle is strongly opposed to discrimination and harassment, and such behavior is prohibited by university policy. Embry Riddle does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, veteran status, predisposing genetic characteristics, age, religion, or pregnancy status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law, in its employment, educational programs, admissions policies, financial aid, or other school-administered programs or activities. For further information, please visit our website.  

Embry-Riddle is not seeking assistance from staffing or recruitment agencies. All agencies are directed to contact [email protected] and should not reach out to hiring managers or staff.