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Fitness & Wellness Employment Application

Thank you for your interest in working with Recreation & Wellness Fitness and Wellness Services. Please fill out this application completely.

Please understand that we hire for various position on a rolling basis throughout the year. We will contact you if you are a final candidate for one of our positions. Thank you for your patience!

Applicant Information

First Name *

Last Name *

Preferred Name

Pronouns

G-number *

Email *

Phone *

Expected Graduation Term *

Major *

Minor

Where will you be living during the academic year you are applying to work? *

Application Details

Job Seeking *
Certified Group Fitness Instructor
Group Fitness Mentorship Program
Certified Personal Trainer
Personal Training Mentorship Program
Event Staff
Desk Staff
Exercise Science Internship
Exercise Science Fieldwork

What is your certification status? *
Certified - Hold an active and nationally accredited certification in group fitness instruction.
Certified - Hold an active and nationally accredited certification in personal training.
Interested in becoming a certified group fitness instructor.
Interested in becoming a certified personal trainer.
Interested in dual-certification - both personal training and group fitness instruction.

Select the semesters you are applying for. *
Fall Semester
Winter Semester
Spring/Summer Semester

How many hours per week do you need for your internship requirements?
Please enter a number between 0 and 30.

How many hours during the week will you be able to commit to this job? *

When are you available/willing to work? *
Weekday Mornings
Weekday Afternoons
Weekday Evenings
Occasional Weekends

Have you worked for GVSU before? *

Are you currently working for GVSU? *

Have you been awarded work study? *

How did you hear about this job? *
Current or Former Employee
RecWell Website
Social Media Post
Tabling Event
Workday

Experience

Why are you interested in working for Fitness & Wellness? *
Please enter at most 100 words. You currently have entered 0 words.

How does working with Fitness & Wellness coincide with your career/educational goals? *
Please enter at most 100 words. You currently have entered 0 words.

Please indicate any commitments that you would like us to be mindful of (other jobs, extracurriculars, etc.)

Have you participated in group fitness class before? *

Why are you interested in the mentorship program? *

How could the mentorship program contribute to your future career? *

What are your professional goals? *

What do you hope to gain from the mentorship program? *

What semester are you interested in completing your mentorship experience? *

Are you able to commit to meeting with your mentor 1x per week for about 30 minutes (in addition to attending your class)? *

What format(s) are you interested in? *
Yoga
Pilates
Dance Formats - Groove, Zumba, Hip-Hop, etc.
Speciality Class - Barre, Kickboxing, TRX, etc.
SPIN
Strength, High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) or Bootcamp
Not listed, please specify

What class format would you prefer to learn how to teach? *

Do you have a specific instructor(s) that you would like to work with? If applicable, please list two in order of preference. *

Please describe any prior training related experience *

Attachments

Do you have a resume? *

Upload a resume *
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Do you have a cover letter? *

Upload a cover letter *
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Do you have a current CPR/AED/First Aid certification? *

Upload your CPR/AED/First Aid certification *
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Emergency Contact

Full Name *

Relationship *

Phone *

Human Verification *

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