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C&I Internship: Amber Grace Apprentice Fitness Assistant 3
Job ID 13789
Job Type Community and Industry
Employer Amber Grace
Date Posted Jul 10, 2026
Category Community & Industry - General
Job Description

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. 

 

Tier 3: Lead Fitness Assistant (Advanced/Leadership Role)

For Fitness Assistants demonstrating strong leadership, initiative, and relational depth

Expanded Responsibilities:

  • Co-lead daily fitness programming alongside the Fitness Mentor.
  • Mentor and support Apprentice Fitness Assistants and Fitness Assistants.
  • Assist with planning fitness activities, equipment preparation, and creative session design.
  • Serve as point person during designated fitness blocks when Mentors are in one-on-one sessions.
  • Provide informal leadership, encouragement, and spiritual support within the Fitness Assistant team.

Focus: Leadership, co-ownership, and program excellence
Job Requirements

Community & Industry positions are an extension of Berry’s LifeWorks program. 
To apply for this position, you must submit a CPPD-approved resume. Resumes without CPPD approval will not be considered for this position. 

Need approval? 
Complete a Resume Review HERE to access guidance, samples and document starters. Please upload your resume as a Word or PDF file only. A CPPD team member will review it within 2–3 business days and may request additional edits before approving. Once approved, you’ll meet the resume requirement for all C&I and Intermediate, Advanced, and Pre-Professional LifeWorks jobs. 

Need in-person help? 
Schedule an appointment on Handshake to meet with a Career Peer Advisor for personalized support. 

 

Job Requirements:

  • Must be a sophomore or higher to apply (email ci@berry.edu to inquire about volunteer opportunities for freshmen)
  • Must have reliable transportation to/from work (located on the mountain campus)
  • Assist the Fitness Mentor during fitness workshops, recreational games, sports, walking groups, and wellness activities.
  • Foster a Christ-like, safe, respectful, and inclusive environment
  • Maintain open communication with all team members and the Director of Programming
  • Participate in team meetings and training, as needed

 

Qualifications:

  • Experience working with individuals with IDD (or strong interest and willingness to learn)
  • Passion for inclusion, health, wellness, and adaptive fitness.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to motivate groups and confidently lead adaptive fitness activities.
  • Demonstrated ability to represent Amber Grace in a Christ-like, professional manner
  • Shows respect, care and dignity in working with Neighbors
  • Respects confidentiality of Neighbors
  • Ability to lift, push, and pull 25 pounds

 

 

Must have work availability between the hours of 9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 1:30-5:00 p.m., Monday- Friday

All employees are required to complete a background check and fingerprinting (employer paid) prior to hire.

A letter of reference from a Berry professor or work supervisor will also be required prior to an official offer of hire.
Available Openings 2
Hours 16.0 to 20.0 hours per week
Hourly Rate $15.00/hour to $16.00/hour
Time Frame Academic Year
Contact Name Allison Hattaway
Contact Email N/A
Work Location N/A
Phone N/A
Fax N/A
Majors All Majors, Exercise Science, Nursing, Psychology, Sports Administration
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