Kinesiology Organization Revolutionizing Exercise
INTERNSHIPS & VOLUNTEER
Physical Therapy Aide/Volunteer opportunity
January 10, 2024
Hello!
My name is Chris LaRosa and I am the Director of Physical Therapy at Torrey Pines Orthopaedics in Del Mar. We have reached out to you in the past and appreciate all the students you have sent our way. We are once again looking for a few volunteers in our outpatient ortho physical therapy clinic and was wondering if you could send a message out to your members. Our volunteer positions often turn into paid opportunities and if the right person with some experience applies, they could start immediately as a paid employee. If you could have any interested members send me a cover letter and resume, I would give them every opportunity to become a member of our team.
Thanks for your consideration and thanks again for your help in the past
Chris
Christopher N. LaRosa, PT, MSPT, Cert MDT
Director of Rehabilitation
Torrey Pines Orthopaedic Medical Group
858 535-1894
New Trainer for our Assisted Fitness Program
January 11, 2024
NOW HIRING!!!!
If you’re looking for rewarding and exciting work, this is the place!! Challenge Center is a non-profit Neuro-Rehab medically based gym offering extended physical therapy services and an Assisted Fitness Program (AFP) in a state-of-the-art, universally accessible gym.
We are looking to hire motivated and enthusiastic CERTIFIED PERSONAL TRAINERS (OR EQUIVALENT BACHELOR'S DEGREE) for our Assisted Fitness program (please see list for approved & accredited NCCA certifications, ), who want to learn from expert Physical Therapists. Personal Trainers assist people with various disabilities and Seniors in carrying out a safe and effective exercise program to achieve good health and maintain their function in order to stay in their own homes and stay out of the hospital. Most of these individuals would not be able to work out effectively, or at all, without you! Challenge Center provides the expertise, equipment, assistance and support that enables people with mobility limitations the same access as anyone else to fitness and wellness; because we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live the healthiest, happiest, most independent life possible.
Primary responsibilities include assisting fitness clients with mild to severe physical disabilities with a therapist prescribed exercise program(s), as needed, and will include transfers, routinely lifting up to 50 lbs. or more, hands-on stretching client, as well as light housekeeping and clerical duties.
Please include an updated resume, references, pay requirements and a list of any and all disability related work or experience you have.
Bilingual in Spanish and English is a big plus!
Duties:
1. Monitor weight floor:
assist AFP and CFES (Computerized Functional Electrical Stimulation) clients based on prescribed assistance level (daily)
educate clients/caregivers on how to monitor and progress client’s programs to their skill level
evaluate workouts for progression/education/level and record
safety FIRST – monitor all users for safe use of equipment and compliance with fall precautions
orient new Independent/Supervised clients on use of the equipment (as needed)
2. Manage & progress AFP clients fitness programs
maintain fitness records for AFP clients in database (daily)
maintain records for Adaptive Yoga and Seated Exercise classes (classes not currently going)
3. Floor/Equipment Maintenance
4. Perform clerical duties:
write us personal schedule weekly
answer incoming calls
give facility tours to potential clients/members (occasionally)
5. Approved Personal Training Certifications:
Challenge Center accepted/accredited programs include:
NASM – National Academy of Sports Medicine *
ACE – The American Council on Exercise *
NSCA – National Strength and Conditioning Association*
ACSM – American College of Sports Medicine *
* = the most reputable
Will consider accepting with significant relevant experience
NESTA – National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association
NCCPT – National Council for Certified Personal Trainers
NCSF – National Council on Strength & Fitness
NFPT –National Federation of Personal Trainers
Will not accept
AFAA – Athletics and Fitness Association of America
NFPT – National Federation of Professional Trainers
Bachelor’s degrees that will be considered include kinesiology or other degree with exercise science coursework completed.
Please contact Jaime Casey, PT, DPT at jaime@challengecenter.org or call 619-667-8644 for inquiries and interest.
FREE Professional Development Workshop on College-to-Career Journey
October 14, 2023
October Professional Development Workshop with Dr. Daniel Davis
10:00 - 11:00 AM on October 18th
Refreshments will be provided. Please RSVP to help us plan accordingly.
Pro Tips: 12 Actionable Insights for the College-to-Career (or Grad School) Journey
We will cover critical areas such as career clarity, resume design, job hunt strategies, LinkedIn optimization, professional networking, and rapid upskilling. Plus, learn how these insights can be seamlessly translated into graduate programs, research, or creative inquiry. Be ready for interactive exercises and a live Q&A session to get personalized advice.
SDSU Career Services Resumania
October 5, 2023
Location: SDSU Career Services, Student Services East 1200
Event Date: Thursday, October 12, 2023
Event Time: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Details: Drop-in to Career Service anytime between 11:00 am - 3:00 pm for a 15-minute resume review. All majors are welcome. REGISTER here. Registration is not required.
Volunteer Opportunity: Foam Glow Bubble Run
October 4, 2023
Cool Events fun runs in the San Diego area! We are looking for volunteer groups to help support our racers as they run, walk, skip, and jump through our super fun courses.
What's in it for you? Volunteers get:
- Refreshments
- Community Service Hours
- Group Donations!
When: October 28,2023
What: Bubble RUN and Foam Glow
Where:
North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre
2050 Entertainment Circle
Chula Vista, CA 91911
Shifts needed and the maximum fundraising amount:
Friday Packet Pick Up - ALL DAY10/27/2023 12:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. (up to 10 people for $50 each)Saturday RACE DAY Check In / Merch10/28/2023 5:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (up to 6 people for $50 each)Saturday RACE DAY Course10/28/2023 6:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. (up to 8 people for $50 each)
Please email volunteer@coolevents.com and in the subject line include Washington DC Double Event and one of our coordinators would be happy to assist you with all of your questions.
Contact information:
Bella Alqas
Merchandise Manager | Volunteer Coordinator | Cool Events
Volunteer Opportunity: Water Station
September 21, 2023
We are still looking for volunteer groups for the annual Pacific Beach Half Marathon & 5k to help manage a water station.
We are offering donations to groups that can join us!
Below is the information for volunteering. If you are interested please email volunteers@sandiegorunningco.com
Water station Details
Date: October 7th, 2023
Time: 5:30-10:30ish (Depending one which water station you are at will determine the time. The actual shift will be about 3-4 hours).
Location: PB and Bay area - again this all depends on which location you are at. These details will get sent to you closer to the event.
Torrey Pines Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine
12865 Pointe Del Mar Way, Suite 200
Del Mar, CA 92014
August 20, 2022
Torrey Pines Orthopaedics is looking for volunteers at their outpatient ortho physical therapy clinic in Del Mar! Their volunteer positions often turn into paid opportunities and if the right person with the experience applies, they could start immediately as a paid employee. If you're interested, send a cover letter and resume to Christ LaRosa at chrisl@tpomg.com
Challenge Center
5540 Lake Park Way
La Mesa, CA 91942
September 15, 2021
If you’re looking for rewarding and exciting work this is the place!! Challenge Center is an outpatient
neuro based gym offering extended physical therapy services and an Assisted Fitness Program (AFP).
We are looking to hire motivated and enthusiastic CERTIFIED PERSONAL TRAINERS for our
Assisted Fitness program (please see list for approved & accredited NCCA certifications). Trainers
would be working with a multitude of people with various disabilities, mostly with a neurological
diagnosis of some kind. Primary responsibilities include assisting fitness clients with mild to severe
physical disabilities with a therapist prescribed exercise program(s) as needed and will include
transfers, lifting upwards of 75 lbs, stretching as well as light housekeeping and clerical duties. If
interested please contact Amanda @: amanda@challengecenter.org or call 619-667-8644. Please include an
updated resume, references and a list of any and all disabilities worked with. In addition, and due to the
current state of COVID - 19, all trainers will be required to 1) be currently vaccinated or 2) be willing
to get vaccinated upon hire – a letter will be provided by the company stating current employment
status.
Challenge Center
5540 Lake Park Way
La Mesa, CA 91942
APRIL 20, 2021
Challenge Center provides skilled physical therapy, specialized fitness, and wellness programs to rehabilitate, increase independence, and improve the quality of life for seniors, individuals with severe physical disabilities, their families, and caregivers. With its licensed staff, physical therapy and assisted fitness programs, and state-of-the-art equipment; Challenge Center surpasses every goal by providing the continuum of care often missed by other limited resources.
Challenge Center is an outpatient neuro based gym offering extended physical therapy services and an Assisted Fitness Program (AFP). They are looking to hire motivated and enthusiastic certified personal trainers for their Assisted Fitness program. Trainers would be working with a multitude of people with various disabilities, mostly with a neurological diagnosis of some kind.
For more information, click here for the job posting
Who Should Apply: Certified Personal Trainers
When to Apply: Earliest convenience
How to Apply: If interested, contact Karen at karen@challengecenter.org or call 619-667-8644
Egoscue
2090, 12230 El Camino Real #110
San Diego, CA 92130
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At Egoscue, we believe pain exists because your body is out of balance. It could be the result of an old injury, hours of sitting behind a desk or driving a car, repetitive use injuries from exercise, or work, or simply a postural dysfunction such as scoliosis. All of these can knock your body out of perfect alignment, causing pain, sleeping trouble, and limitation. The Egoscue Method combines a therapists' expertise with state-of-the-art technology to assess posture and create a personalized series of exercises that will put the body back into balance, eliminating the dysfunction that is causing pain.
The Egoscue Clinic of Del Mar is offering internship opportunities to SDSU students to promote academic, career, and personal development. Interns will learn the fundamentals of The Egoscue Method through interactive practical application on the therapy floor, exercise knowledge and understanding, and through online training.
Who Should Apply: Aspiring postural therapists, chiropractors, physical therapists, manual therapists, occupational therapists, exercise scientists, or any other exercise science or kinesiology related profession.
When to Apply: Earliest convenience
How to Apply: To apply, please fill out the application here.
Innovative Physical Therapy
5030 Camino De La Siesta #220
San Diego, CA 92108
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For over 20 years, Innovative Physical Therapy has been committed to providing an individualized patient approach using manual therapy techniques and movement analysis. As of 2018, IPT has five physical therapists and one massage therapist. Volunteers will be able to observe physical therapists and how the outpatient orthopedic clinic is run along with assisting patients with exercises. within the clinic, volunteers will see a wide variety of patients and approaches to therapy through exercises and modalities (phototherapy, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, etc.).
For more information, visit: innovativept.net/
Who Should Apply: Aspiring physical therapists, manual therapists, occupational therapists, exercise scientists, or any other exercise science or kinesiology related profession.
When to Apply: Earliest convenience
Who to Contact: Email Annika Soltero (Office Manager) at innovativept@aol.com with resume attached.
Veteran Affairs San Diego Health Care System
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The U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs takes pride in caring for the men and women who are American veterans. The VA provides a variety of positions in outpatient and inpatient settings and is always in need of new volunteers. Volunteers will be assisting along healthcare providers and professionals in serving those who have served our country.
For more information, visit: https://www.sandiego.va.gov/giving/index.asp
Who Should Apply: Aspiring doctors, therapists, nurses, nutritionists, exercise scientists/specialists, or other healthcare provider.
When to Apply: Earliest convenience
Who to Contact: Fill out an application and call Volunteer Services at (858) 642-3267 to schedule an appointment. Appointments are scheduled Mondays and Wednesdays, between 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., at the Voluntary Service office at the San Diego VA Medical Center (La Jolla).
UCSD School of Medicine - Community Health and Wellness
9500 Gillman Drive, La Jolla, CA 92093
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Under the supervision of the Program’s Director and Coordinator, the intern will assist with projects, tasks and events in support of school wellness throughout San Diego County. Specific tasks and projects may include: Leading nutrition and/or physical education activities for students and families; Developing and delivering trainings and presentations for students, teachers, parents, and/or community leaders; Evaluation of intervention through survey collection, observation, and/or interviews; Assisting in the development and implementation of strategic, media/public relations, training, and operating plans; Development of health communication (video, posters, websites, power point presentation); Assisting with the expansion of School Wellness programs to new schools and school districts throughout San Diego County. We ask for 12-15 hours per week, hours will include office and field time.
For more information, visit: https://ucsdcommunityhealth.org
Who Should Apply: Aspiring personal trainers, manual therapists, corrective exercise specialists, strength and conditioning coaches, physical therapists, chiropractors, athletic trainers, exercise physiologist, or any other exercise science related profession.
When to Apply: At your earliest convenience. Please visit
https://ucsdcommunityhealth.org/take-action/internships/
to complete the application process.
Who to Contact: Please submit your application to Program Manager, Kate Edra kedra@ucsd.edu
EXOS
2081 Faraday Ave, Carlsbad, CA 92008
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Interns have the opportunity to observe, coach, and gain exposure to different aspects of the industry, including performance training for sport, performance training for executives/general population, rehabilitation of athletes, teaching industry education courses, youth athlete training, physical therapy and soft tissue services, nutrition and culinary services, chiropractic, health and wellness, facility design, business, sales and marketing. This is an unpaid academic internship that last approximately 16 weeks, and takes place during typical school semester schedules.
For more information, visit: http://www.athletesperformance.com/about/internships/
Who Should Apply: Aspiring physical therapists, manual therapists, corrective exercise specialists, chiropractors, athletic trainers, exercise physiologist, or any other exercise science related profession.
When to Apply: To apply, fill out the online application on our career site. You’ll be asked to provide a cover letter, resume, and references. You can find all available internships for EXOS by searching for "Internships" on the site.
Who to Contact: Steve Moser
smoser@teamexos.com
(716) 531-6636
Motter Personal Training
722 Genevieve Street
Solana Beach, CA 92075
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The objectives and goals of the internship program at Jackson Strength includes (1) Learning how to customize individual training programs and nutritional counseling based on Athletic and physique goals, Assessment results, Injury/medical history, Body Composition Test results, Client age and physical maturity, Client’s sport and specific sport position, and Sport participation frequency (In-/Offseason). (2) Watch, learn and utilize proper coaching skills including but not limited to: Proper cues for different type of learners (visual, auditory, kinesthetic, and etc.) to help them perfect their exercise form and movement quality, using athletes’ natural movement tendencies as an assessment for dysfunctions and strategizing/implementing optimal soft tissue/mobility/activation work to correct those dysfunctions, proper progression suggestions for all different exercises and when to utilize them, and proper regression/modification exercise suggestions to accommodate for overuse issues and to work around injured body part(s).
Who Should Apply: Aspiring physical therapists, manual therapists, corrective exercise specialists, chiropractors, athletic trainers, exercise physiologist, or any other exercise science related profession.
When to Apply: Fall, Spring, and Summer Semesters
Who to Contact: Krystal Jackson (Co-owner) krystal@jacksonstrength.com
Scripps Health, Intergrative Medicine Internship
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Scripss Health interns work with a team of Nurse Case Managers and two Exercise Physiologists in helping to carry out the exercise sessions, vitals assessments, monitor patients on the exercise floor, exercise demonstration, data collection, exercise programming, and misc. administrative duties. Interns may also have the opportunity to shadow stress testing, observe dietician appointments when feasible, and shadow/work on any special projects with our fitness staff and center. Our program last about 8-12 weeks (10 hours/week or more). We offer exercise classes 3x/week for the patients in an outpatient setting at our medical fitness facility (Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays; 8 am, 10 am, 1:45pm). The intern then goes through a screening process/on-line modules before starting (please allow for 2-3 weeks for this process)-cost is $75.
Who Should Apply: Aspiring physical therapists, manual therapists, corrective exercise specialists, chiropractors, athletic trainers, exercise physiologist, or any other exercise science related profession.
When to Apply: Scripps offers internships year-round, availability based on center needs and student schedule/needs. Please attach a cover letter, resume, and 3-5 references.
Who to Contact: Alexandra Barbee, MS
Barbee.Alexandra@scrippshealth.org
Fitness Quest 10, Fitness Internship
9972 Scripps Ranch Blvd, San Diego, CA 92131
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The Fitness Quest 10 internship program is designed to enhance the educational process of future fitness professionals by allowing you to see “behind the scenes” of a world-class training facility and the training and systems involved. This program is based on the training techniques developed by Todd Durkin, President and founder of Fitness Quest 10. As part of this program, you will receive our internship playbook, which includes our curriculum that takes you through the program design blueprint used at Fitness Quest 10. This manual also gives you an inside look at our business systems and administration.
For more information, visit: todddurkin.com/internships/
Who Should Apply: Aspiring physical therapists, manual therapists, corrective exercise specialists, chiropractors, athletic trainers, exercise physiologist, or any other exercise science related profession.
When to Apply: Fitness Quest 10 accepts applications year-round. Once all of your application materials are received, you will be notified within 2 weeks if you qualify for an interview. Please attach a cover letter, resume, and 3-5 references.
Who to Contact: Ryan Rogers (Director of Internships) ryan_rogers@hotmail.com
Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC). Navy Fitness, Southwest Region.
Bldg. 3210 Yama St., San Diego, CA 92136
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The primary purpose of this position is to plan, organize, and conduct a physical fitness program that provides conditioning programs for authorized patrons. Instructs individuals and groups in the proper implementation and maintenance of conditioning and training programs for aerobic fitness, muscular fitness, body composition, and flexibility training. Conducts micro-fit testing, which includes measuring individuals aerobic capacities, their body fat percentage, recommended height/weight ratios, strength, flexibility, muscular endurance and blood pressure. Works with various command representatives in developing and implementing physical fitness programs for military personnel. Instructs patrons in the proper use of all equipment for training and self-monitored progress by preparing written instruction and procedures for the performance of work, use of equipment, safety and well being of all involved. Performs other duties as assigned.
For more information, visit: https://sandiego.navylifesw.com/job/oc-sw-150
Who Should Apply: Nationally Certified personal trainers, strength and conditioning coaches, athletic trainers, exercise physiologist, or any other exercise science related profession.
How to Apply: Visit website to download NAF Employment Application. Submit application in Person to NBSD Human Resources, Bldg. 3210.
Hours and Pay: Part-Time; $14.65 - $18.00/hour
Locations: NBSD, NBC, NBPL, NMCSD
Physical Therapy Aid Position
Gaspar Physical Therapy
981 Lomas Santa Fe, Ste A
Solana Beach, CA 92075
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The job does not require experience though it would be looked upon favorably if the individual did have experience in the field. The primary role of the physical therapy aide is to take the patient through the exercise regimen prescribed by the treating physical therapist. Other duties include setting up modalities on the patients, cleaning the exercise equipment and office as well as performing laundry related activities. We are seeking an individual who wants to work in an enjoyable, family-oriented environment and comes to the office each day with a positive attitude.
Who Should Apply: Any highly motivated individual with great interpersonal skills to work as a Physical Therapy Aid.
How to Apply: Contact Josh@GasparPT.com
Hours: Part-time, estimated 16-20 hours per week. Mandatory availability on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday.
Location: Solana Beach