Boston, MA: Health Promotions Intern, International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association

Health Promotions Intern
Company/Organization: IHRSA
(International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association)

Location: BOSTON, MA, USA

Status: Part Time

Job Description
Qualifications:
1. College or graduate school student in the field of public health, exercise science, health promotion, or research looking to gain meaningful work experience
2. Excellent written, verbal, and organizational skills as well as basic computer skills (Excel, Database Management, Web) required
3. Must be self motivated and have the ability to work independently on projects

Basic Functions:
1. Under the direction of the Health Promotions Manager conduct a comprehensive evaluation and report of IHRSAs health promotion program, Get Active America!*
2. To build a searchable database for IHRSA members of scientific research indicating the various health benefits of exercise

Job Responsibilities:

• Compile emailed results from Get Active America! survey sent to all participating clubs
• Follow up with clubs and conduct survey over the phone
• Work with Health Promotions Manager to write a report and create recommendations for next years Get Active America! program
• Organize exercise research compiled by Health Promotions Manager into categories based on health indicator
• Summarize research and rewrite so it can be easily understood by healthclub staff and members
• Work with IT department to convert spreadsheet into a searchable database to be made available online

Job Level: Part time, flexible hours

Compensation: Stipend available

*Get Active America! is IHRSAs annual campaign to combat obesity and inactivity. Each May health clubs nationwide will open their doors to the public, free of charge to show people first-hand what a supportive, safe and fun environment health clubs can provide, and get started on an exercise program that fits any lifestyle.

Contact Information
Company/Organization: IHRSA
Email: srl@ihrsa.org

Address: 263 Summer Street
8th floor
boston, ma, 01945
Fax: 617-951-0056