Student Employment at the Wellness Clinic

Ithaca College undergraduate and graduate students gain guided clinical experience working with certified practitioners. Our student employees are essential to the Wellness Clinic's mission to serve the Ithaca College community.

Student Positions at the Wellness Clinic

We are currently hiring only for Group Exercise Instructors, but anticipate hiring for all positions during the spring semester for Summer and Fall 2025. Please see below for descriptions & qualifications for our openings.

Fitness Floor Monitor at Wellness Clinic

The Ithaca College Wellness Clinic is a membership-based fitness center located in the Center for Health Sciences. The mission of the Wellness Clinic is to provide quality health and fitness services to the Ithaca College community (IC faculty, staff, retirees, graduate students, and spouse/partners), while enhancing the practical experiences of Exercise and Sport Science students through guided clinical training. The Wellness Clinic academic year hours of operation are Monday through Friday 6am-7pm. For more information about the Wellness Clinic visit our website.


The Wellness Clinic is hiring Fitness Floor Monitors for the spring semester. This position requires specialized knowledge, skills, relevant experience, and/or certification.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

  • Maintain excellence in:
    • Professionalism
    • Building client rapport
    • Educating clients in health, fitness, and wellness.
  • Enforce and follow policies and procedures of the Wellness Clinic.
  • Ensure client safety with spotting, appropriate exercise technique, cuing, and emergency care.
  • Client workout supervision and guided fitness training to level of education and training (i.e., assist clients in execution of their exercise prescription or other exercises, monitor client progress and goal attainment)
  • Teach group exercise if qualified and interested.
  • Facility and equipment maintenance and launder towels.
  • Maintain client, facility, and equipment records.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Matriculated student at Ithaca College.
  • Availability to work during weekday operational hours (6 am – 7 pm), preferably for multiple semesters, and/or summer sessions.
  • Successful completion of EXSS 12500 Foundations of Exercise Science, EXSS 26200 Personal Training course, Personal Training certification, undergraduate degree in Exercise Science or related field, or related coursework/experience.
  • Ability to interact in a professional and courteous manner with people of diverse ages, cultures, and communication styles.
  • Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced, busy environment.
  • Excellent customer service skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and work ethic.
  • Reliability and punctuality.
  • Commitment to client confidentiality.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office Suite is preferred, especially Word, Outlook, Excel, and Teams.
  • Required Certifications/Trainings upon hiring: Adult CPR/AED, HIPAA, Blood Borne Pathogen, and Harassment Prevention Certification/Training.

Preference will be given to students in the Department of Exercise Science and Athletic Training (ESAT) or in the School of HSHP, as well as students who have been awarded Federal Work Study.

Fitness Specialist at Wellness Clinic

The Ithaca College Wellness Clinic is a membership-based fitness center located in the Center for Health Sciences. The mission of the Wellness Clinic is to provide quality health and fitness services to the Ithaca College community (IC faculty, staff, retirees, graduate students, and spouse/partners), while enhancing the practical experiences of Exercise and Sport Science students through guided clinical training. The Wellness Clinic academic year hours of operation are Monday through Friday 6am-7pm. For more information about the Wellness Clinic visit our website. 

The Wellness Clinic is hiring Fitness Specialists for the spring semester. This position requires specialized knowledge, skills, relevant experience, and/or certification.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

  • Maintain excellence in:
    • Professionalism
    • Building client rapport
    • Educating clients in health, fitness, and wellness.
  • Enforce and follow policies and procedures of the Wellness Clinic.
  • Ensure client safety with spotting, appropriate exercise technique, cuing, and emergency care.
  • Client workout supervision and guided fitness training to level of education and training (i.e., assist clients in execution of their exercise prescription or other exercises, monitor client progress and goal attainment).
  • Personal Training clients, including:
    • Screening clients for medical/health risks.
    • Conducting exercise orientations, fitness evaluations, and graded exercise tests.
    • Developing and delivering exercise programs.
    • Monitoring client progress and goal attainment.
  • Teach group exercise if interested.
  • Facility and equipment maintenance and launder towels.
  • Maintain client, facility, and equipment records.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Matriculated student at Ithaca College.
  • Availability to work during weekday operational hours (6 am – 7 pm), preferably for multiple semesters and/or summer sessions.
  • Personal training certification from a nationally recognized organization.*
  • *Graduate students with a bachelor’s degree in exercise science (or related field) with relevant experience or certification are exempt from the Personal Training certification requirement.
  • *Undergraduate students who have taken: Practicum in Health-Related Assessment, Resistance Exercise & Olympic Weightlifting, Strength & Conditioning Foundations, and Personal Training are exempt from the Personal Training certification requirement.
  • Knowledge of health-related fitness testing and exercise techniques and programming.
  • Ability to interact in a professional and courteous manner with people of diverse ages, cultures, and communication styles.
  • Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced, busy environment.
  • Excellent customer service skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and work ethic.
  • Reliability and punctuality.
  • Commitment to client confidentiality.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office Suite is preferred, especially Word, Outlook, Excel, and Teams.
  • Required Certifications/Trainings upon hiring: Adult CPR/AED, HIPAA, Blood Borne Pathogen, and Harassment Prevention Certification/Training.

Preference will be given to students in the Department of Exercise Science and Athletic Training (ESAT) or in the School of HSHP, as well as students who have been awarded Federal Work Study.

Group Exercise Instructor at Wellness Clinic

The Ithaca College Wellness Clinic is a membership-based fitness center located in the Center for Health Sciences. The mission of the Wellness Clinic is to provide quality health and fitness services to the Ithaca College community (IC faculty, staff, retirees, graduate students, and spouse/partners), while enhancing the practical experiences of Exercise and Sport Science students through guided clinical training. The Wellness Clinic academic year hours of operation are Monday through Friday 6am-7pm. For more information about the Wellness Clinic visit our website. 

The Wellness Clinic is hiring Group Exercise instructors (Pilates, Yoga, Zumba or Fitness Dance, Boxing, Cycling, HIIT, Weight Training, etc.) for the spring semester. This position requires specialized knowledge, skills, relevant experience, and/or certification.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

  • Prepare, lead, educate and encourage participants through safe and effective group exercise sessions.
  • Teach scheduled classes, beginning and ending on time; provide adequate warm-up, workout, stretching, and cool down; provide exercise modifications.
  • Monitor participants intensity.
  • Record participant attendance.
  • Enforce and follow policies and procedures of the Wellness Clinic.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Matriculated student at Ithaca College.
  • Specialized knowledge and/or certification (must have at least one of the following):
    • Degree in Exercise Science or related field, OR
    • Current HSHP student at sophomore level or above, OR
    • Nationally recognized certification in personal training or group exercise, OR
    • Specific certification in class format (i.e., Zumba, yoga, cycling, etc.).
  • Availability to work during weekday operational hours (6 am – 7 pm), preferably for multiple semesters or summer sessions.
  • Ability to interact in a professional and courteous manner with people of diverse ages, cultures, and communication styles.
  • Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced, busy environment.
  • Excellent customer service skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and work ethic.
  • Reliability and punctuality.
  • Commitment to client confidentiality.
  • Required Certifications/Trainings upon hiring: Adult CPR/AED, HIPAA, Blood Borne Pathogen, and Harassment Prevention Certification/Training.

Preference will be given to students in the Department of Exercise Science and Athletic Training (ESAT) or in the School of HSHP, as well as students who have been awarded Federal Work Study.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Please apply no later than Friday, November 8th using the Recruitment Cloud. Applications will only be considered if they include your cover letter, resume, and an Ithaca College staff/faculty reference. Interviews will begin in November and will continue until positions are filled. For questions about the online application, please contact Student Employment at studentemployment@ithaca.edu. For questions about the position please contact hiring manager, Joe O’Haire, at johaire@ithaca.edu.

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Front Desk Assistant at Wellness Clinic

The Ithaca College Wellness Clinic is a membership-based fitness center located in the Center for Health Sciences. The mission of the Wellness Clinic is to provide quality health and fitness services to the Ithaca College community (IC faculty, staff, retirees, graduate students, and spouse/partners), while enhancing the practical experiences of Exercise and Sport Science students through guided clinical training. The Wellness Clinic academic year hours of operation are Monday through Friday 6am-7pm. For more information about the Wellness Clinic visit our website. 

The Wellness Clinic is hiring Front Desk Assistants for the spring semester.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

  • Greet and orient clients and visitors.
  • Provide administrative assistance to the staff of the Wellness Clinic.
  • Enforce and follow policies and procedures of the Wellness Clinic.
  • Schedule appointments.
  • Field phone and email inquiries.
  • Make photocopies and mail, fax, or email documents.
  • Maintain client, facility, and equipment records.
  • Facility & equipment maintenance and launder towels.
  • Ensure client safety and provide emergency care.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Matriculated student at Ithaca College.
  • Availability to work during weekday operational hours (6 am – 7 pm), preferably for multiple semesters and/or summer sessions.
  • Ability to interact in a professional and courteous manner with people of diverse ages, cultures, and communication styles.
  • Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced, busy environment.
  • Excellent customer service skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and work ethic.
  • Reliability and punctuality.
  • Commitment to client confidentiality.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office Suite is preferred, especially Word, Outlook, Excel, and Teams.
  • Required Certifications/Trainings upon hiring: Adult CPR/AED, HIPAA, Blood Borne Pathogen, and Harassment Prevention Certification/Training.
     

Preference will be given to students in the Department of Exercise Science and Athletic Training (ESAT) or in the School of HSHP, as well as students who have been awarded Federal Work Study.