Start Up Special Projects and Operations

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Emily Johnson
Founder and Creative Director
(11)
4
Project
Academic experience
60 hours per learner
Learner
Anywhere
Intermediate level

Project scope

Categories
UX design Communications Operations Project management Sales strategy
Skills
critical thinking problem solving operations innovation
Details

Project Description: Start Up Special Projects and Operations

Welcome to StrongerU Senior Fitness! We are thrilled to present an exciting opportunity for talented students to contribute to our innovative project, Start Up Special Projects and Operations.


Main Goal:

The primary objective of this project is to assist StrongerU Senior Fitness in the development of various operating procedures and special projects. We want students to not only understand the significance of their contributions but also feel confident that the project is manageable within a realistic timeframe of 60 hours, spread over 2-8 weeks.

Deliverables

Project Scope and Expectations:

During this project, students will learn about the day to day operations at StrongerU Senior Fitness, assist in those operations, and help to develop a comprehensive operations manual to help us increasing efficiency and quality outcomes. Additionally, depending on the timing of the project, students will assist with current special projects and initiates and how those work in to overall operations.


Company Overview:

StrongerU Senior Fitness is an education organization that primarily works with senior living organizations, long-term care homes, and post-secondary institutions (therapeutic recreation, kinesiology, etc) providing them with an online, self-paced course for their team or students and 30-minutes of senior fitness class content monthly to learn and teach in their current or future roles. This project offers students an opportunity to gain insights into our company culture, values, and the impactful work we do.


Project Details:

Provide more detailed information about the project, breaking down tasks and milestones. This includes:

  • Learn about the day to day operations at StrongerU Senior Fitness (which may also include completing the StrongerU Senior Fitness Instructor Course)
  • Assist in day to day operations to gain a clear understanding of current operations and identify areas for efficiency and improvement
  • Develop a comprehensive operations manual that can be used a guide at StrongerU Senior Fitness when onboarding future team members and navigating operations.


Final Deliverables:

Students will submit a workbook outlining their experience, learnings, and reflections as well as the operations manual they help to create.


Benefits for Students:

  • Learn about the day to day operations of a fitness education start up
  • Hone your critical thinking and problem solving skills
  • Reference letter and Recommendation on LinkedIn
  • Opportunity to be hired on following the project
Mentorship

Employer Commitment:

Our company is committed to providing a minimum of 5 hours of mentorship per team. This mentorship will be tailored to address specific project challenges, offer career advice, and foster a supportive learning environment. The mentorship sessions aim to complement the technical guidance and ensure that students not only complete the project successfully but also gain valuable insights into real-world applications of their skills.


This combination of technical support, collaborative tools, and dedicated mentorship hours aims to empower students, fostering an environment conducive to their growth and success in completing the project.


These communication strategies aim to establish clear and consistent channels for interaction throughout the project. They provide students with the necessary information, support, and opportunities for engagement, ensuring a positive and collaborative experience.

Regular Communication:

  • Via email and teams meetings

Scheduled Meetings:

  • We'll meet for an initial orientation and every 1-2 weeks depending on the the current needs of the project and student.
Supported causes
Good health and well-being

About the company

Company
Canada
2 - 10 employees
Sports & fitness, Education, Hospital, health, wellness & medical

StrongerU Senior Fitness empowers recreation, fitness, and wellness professionals, and senior-serving organizations to deliver exceptional senior fitness experiences. We are the first senior fitness education company globally to offer online instructor certification and 30 minutes of new class content monthly in a rotation of four formats: Cardio, Strength, Stretch, and Circuit. Individuals and organizations across Canada, the US, Australia, and New Zealand have become StrongerU Senior Fitness Instructors to enhance the health and fitness of the seniors they serve.