Now Hiring! Why Join the Amber Grace Team?As a Fitness Assistant, you'll gain meaningful hands-on experience supporting adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities while developing professional skills relevant to careers in health, education, and human services. Fitness Assistants have the opportunity to: • Grow professionally through a tiered leadership pathway with increasing responsibility. • Work alongside experienced Mentors in a Christ-centered, person-centered environment. • Build meaningful relationships with adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. • Develop leadership, communication, and group facilitation skills. • Learn how to adapt exercises for individuals with varying abilities. • Lead inclusive fitness and wellness activities. This internship opportunity is ideal for students seeking careers in:• Health Sciences • Pre-Physical Therapy • Pre-Occupational Therapy • Recreation Therapy • Physical Education • Athletic Training • Exercise Science • Kinesiology General Position Description: The Fitness Assistant supports the Fitness Mentor in planning and facilitating fitness and wellness experiences for Neighbors at Amber Grace Community. Fitness Assistants encourage participation, model healthy habits, adapt activities to meet individual abilities, and build meaningful relationships that foster confidence, belonging, and lifelong wellness. Fitness Assistants participate in a tiered leadership pathway designed to develop their skills, responsibility, and leadership over time. This structure encourages returning Fitness Assistants to take on increased ownership, mentor newer assistants, and help lead fitness programming. Fitness Assistants report to the Director of Programming. Apprentice Fitness Assistant (Entry-Level) For new hires or students in their first semester of service Responsibilities Include: - Observe and assist the Fitness Mentor during fitness classes and wellness activities.
- Build relationships with Neighbors through encouragement and active participation.
- Assist with setting up and organizing fitness equipment and activity stations.
- Learn strategies for adapting fitness activities to individual abilities while embracing Amber Grace values.
- Participate in staff training and meetings with a willingness to learn and grow
Focus: Observation, engagement, and foundational support |