
Kali Knapp
WorkStrong Coordinator
University of California, Irvine
University of California, Irvine
WorkStrong Coordinator
I run a post rehab and fitness program for injured employees at UC Irvine.
I am lucky enough to have a job where I can literally roll out of bed, go straight to work (to workout), then shower and get ready for my day. I spend 2-3 hours responding to emails about anything from special fitness programs, to guest speaker requests, to correspondence with the trainers and instructors who work for me. Some days I set up for special events, or write workout and fitness programs. It's ever changing, which is why I enjoy my job so much.
Here's the first step for college students
Be an intern! 9 times out of 10, I hire someone who worked really hard as an intern. Get yourself out there. You may think that you have no time in your schedule to volunteer or intern for a university recreation center, private gym, fitness center, or sports enhancement facility, but even just a few hours a week will get you ahead. Potential employers want to see that you've been proactive about your future career by making sacrifices and doing the things others aren't willing to do.
"You should make sure you're going into an area of study where you will get paid enough to earn a decent wage."