Wellness Internship | Cumorah Academy

Cumorah Academy Wellness Internship

Length of Position: One trimester (approximately 90 days)

Supervisor: Kelly Shepherd

Description

The Wellness Intern leads and manages Cumorah Academy’s wellness programs, activities, and events. This role focuses on promoting the physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being of our students. Cumorah Academy is a small lds-values college dedicated to empowering individuals with the knowledge, skills, and attributes that lead to lasting happiness, sustainable self-reliance, and lifelong discipleship.

In addition to campus-wide wellness responsibilities, the Wellness Intern will also schedule and lead one-on-one emotional counseling and life-coaching sessions with students. These sessions focus on helping individuals navigate personal and academic challenges, build emotional resilience, set meaningful goals, and develop healthy habits that support long-term well-being. Interns will create a safe, confidential, and uplifting environment where students feel supported, listened to, and empowered to grow.

Internship Benefits

Hands-On Experience: Gain practical experience leading wellness programs and coaching individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds in areas such as emotional health, physical health, and mindfulness.
Professional Development: Strengthen your résumé with real-world experience that complements studies in exercise science, psychology, health education, social work, or counseling.
Mentorship & Growth: Receive personalized mentoring from experienced faculty and professionals in wellness, business, leadership, and education.
Community Impact: Make a tangible difference by helping students develop lifelong skills for emotional resilience, physical health, financial success, and personal happiness.
Networking: Build meaningful relationships with international peers, mentors, and leaders in the wellness and personal development space.
Cultural & Service Opportunities: Participate in humanitarian projects, cultural excursions, and leadership activities that expand your perspective, relatability, and Christlike attributes.
Room & Board: Enjoy subsidized housing and meals for three months at our beautiful European campus just south of Prague, including access to entertainment, recreation, and amenities.
Personal Enrichment: Experience purpose, growth, and connection through a holistic environment focused on physical, emotional, and spiritual wellness centered on faith in Jesus Christ and his gospel.

Responsibilities

Teach the Conflict Resolution class.
Coach and mentor students individually and in groups on topics such as stress management, nutrition, exercise, mindfulness, self-care, and emotional resilience.
Design and facilitate engaging wellness activities and lessons that support personal growth and learning.
Participate in weekly on-campus staff meetings, leadership courses, and institute classes.
Engage with and uplift all students on campus as a mentor and example.
Meet weekly with your supervisor for feedback and progress updates.

Qualifications

Enrolled in or recently graduated from a university program in a relevant field such as experience design, psychology, health education, exercise science, social work, or wellness coaching.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Passionate about helping others achieve their full potential.
Able to live in the Czech Republic for the full 90-day term.
Respectful, supportive, and aligned with Cumorah Academy’s mission and values.
Hardworking, self-motivated, and proactive in creating positive impact.

Helpful Skills & Experience

International experience.
Fluency in Spanish, Czech, Portuguese, or Ukrainian (English proficiency is required for all).
Experience in coaching, wellness instruction, or program facilitation.

Expectations

Interns are expected to fully participate in the academic, social, and spiritual aspects of the Cumorah Academy experience — including classes, service projects, cultural excursions, and worship services.