Working at UNC Wellness

Are you passionate about helping others meet their wellness goals? At UNC Wellness we believe that dedicated and enthusiastic employees are the key to helping our members improve their fitness and wellbeing. We strive to hire competent and compassionate professionals and we reward them for their success.

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All job openings for UNC Wellness Centers are posted on the UNC Health website. You will also find information on our comprehensive benefits package and other career opportunities within the UNC Health System. All applicants must apply online.

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UNC Wellness Centers Clinical Exercise/Medical Fitness Internship

The UNC Wellness Center at Meadowmont welcomes students with a strong interest in clinical exercise in a medical fitness setting. Unpaid internships are available for a minimum of six weeks and a maximum of 12 weeks. These include time spent with cardiac rehabilitation (fall only), fitness, personal training, health education, group exercise, member services, and nutrition. A minimum of five hours per week is required, with a flexible schedule. Priority will be given to students needing school credit to complete a major requirement.

Application deadlines:

Summer semester: February 15 (notification by March 1)
Fall semester: May (notification by June 1)
Spring semester: October 15 (notification by November 1)

At each deadline, we will review applications and invite qualified candidates to interview and tour our facilities. Only two students will be selected per semester.
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Questions? Contact our Internship Coordinator at Kathryn.deblasio@unchealth.unc.edu.

Summer Camp Counselor and Youth Programs Internship

The UNC Wellness Center at Northwest Cary welcomes students with a strong interest in planning, leading and implementing activities for youth. Unpaid internships are available for a minimum of six weeks and a maximum of 12 weeks. These include time spent with summer camp and youth fitness programming. A minimum of five hours per week is required.